March 2025 Center for Rural Health Update
FOCUS on Rural Health
CEO Apgar: A Look at Recruiting and Retaining
Rural Hospital CEOs in North Dakota
A two-year study of rural hospital CEO recruitment and retention concludes.
News
Spring Healthcare Workforce Recruitment Events
Scheduled Across North Dakota
Healthcare workforce recruitment events will be held in Bismarck, Minot, and Grand Forks in April.
Seven North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals Named
to Top 100 List
The Chartis Center for Rural Health names seven North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals to Top 100 list.
Mind
Matters Conference Set During Brain Injury Awareness Month
This article from the Minot Daily News highlights the upcoming Mind Matters Conference and
proclamation by Governor Kelly Armstrong naming March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Funding & Other Opportunities
2025 Dakota Conference on Rural
and Public Health
The 2025 Dakota Conference will take place June 17-19 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Connect with
healthcare professionals, educators, and students from across the state to discuss strategies and challenges
related to rural health.
- The exhibitor registration deadline is March 22
- The early bird registration deadline for participants is May 20
North Dakota
Critical Access Hospital Subcontract Program
Applications are open for funding through the Critical Access Hospital Subcontract Program for
Financial/Operational Improvement Area of Choice.
Deadline: March 28
Flex 2025
Annual Meeting
Register now for the 2025 Flex Annual Meeting for all North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals and Rural
Health Clinics on April 23 & 24 in Bismarck.
Deadline: April 9
The Rural Residency Planning and Development
Program
The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has a funding opportunity to develop new sustainable rural
residency programs, including rural track programs.
Deadline: April 10
Rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE) Planning and Development
The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has a funding opportunity to improve medical and social services
for adults aged 55 and older in rural areas.
Deadline: April 17
CRH Events
| March 19 |
TeleECHO:
The Neuroscience of High Risk Behaviors – Prevention and Treatment This teleECHO will discuss mental health in children, sharing best practices and evidence-based care. |
| April 3 |
New Qualified Service
Provider (QSP): Next Steps Monthly Meeting This monthly meeting will provide recently approved QSPs an introduction to the QSP handbook as well as resources, links, and advice to support them as a QSP. |
| April 9 |
Webinar: NDAD Client
Services Hosted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network, this webinar will share services offered to individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions by the North Dakota Association for the Disabled. |
| April 16 |
TeleECHO:
An Introduction to the SBIRT Model – Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to
Treatment for Substance Use This Pediatric Mental Health clinic will be presented by Katie Gallant and Hildie Cohen from NORC at the University of Chicago. |
Publications & Resources
North Dakota Area Health Education
Centers
This map shows the locations of the North Dakota Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offices, including the
two regional centers and the state program office. Learn more about North Dakota AHEC at www.ndahec.org.