May 2022 Center for Rural Health Update
FOCUS on Rural Health
Mental Health Needs of Hospital
Workforce
A study was conducted in 2021 to examine the mental well-being of hospital workforce by a team that included
a rural hospital CEO, a University of North Dakota faculty member, and a Center for Rural Health staff
member.
News
Rural and Public Health Award Recipients
The Rural and Public Health Awards Banquet will present 10 awards to outstanding North Dakota rural health
advocates for their accomplishments on June 9.
Flex Annual Meeting to be Held on June 8
The Flex Annual Meeting will be held in Grand Forks on June 8 prior to the Dakota Conference on Rural and
Public Health.
HappiGenius Training
HappiGenius will hold a two-hour in-person training in partnership with the Dakota Conference on Rural and
Public Health.
Funding & Other Opportunities
Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health
Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, educators, and students from
across the state. The 2022 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health is slated for June 8-10 at the
Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- Early bird registration is open for attendees. Registration and payment are due by May 24.
- View the schedule of speakers and sessions
CRH Events
| May 25 |
TeleECHO:
Connecting Dental Professionals with Emergency Departments – Reducing Use of the ED
for Dental Pain This teleECHO clinic aims to unite dental professionals with emergency department practices to improve dental patient care. |
| June 2 |
TeleECHO:
Health Professions Education – Aligning Education and Workforce Efforts This teleECHO will provide attendees an opportunity to learn techniques that encourage quality education as well as recruitment and retention strategies for rural communities. |
| June 8 |
POLST: Portable
Medical Orders Awareness, Education, and Implementation Session Hosted by Honoring Choices North Dakota, this monthly session equips attendees with skills and best practices regarding POLST: Portable Medical Orders. |
| June 8 |
TeleECHO:
Dementia Friendly Dental Practices – Patient Management Tips This teleECHO will present ways to support caregivers, address legal and ethical issues, and meet the oral health needs of adults with dementia. |
| June 8 |
Medicare
Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program Annual Meeting Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant (Flex) Program Annual Meeting at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. |
| June 8‑10 |
Dakota Conference on Rural and
Public Health The Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health will provide opportunities for education on rural and public health issues, networking, and sharing strategies to build healthy communities. |
Publications & Resources
The Three Sisters Garden: A Cultural Approach
to Cultivating American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Psychological Service Providers
A new journal article in Psychological Services, co-authored by Dr. Jacque Gray, focuses on the Three Sisters
Model, training for behavioral health students to learn culturally-competent approaches to working with
AI/AN communities.
Updated Rural Oral Health
Toolkit
RHIhub recently updated its Oral Health Toolkit. This toolkit provides models, resources, and best
practices to support development and implementation of oral health programs in rural communities.
Updated Rural Suicide Prevention
Toolkit
RHIhub's updated Suicide Prevention Toolkit features evidence-based models and resources to implement
suicide prevention programs in rural communities.