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May 2025 Center for Rural Health Update

FOCUS on Rural Health

Investing in Rural Health: Nearly 14,000 Students and Millions of Dollars
The North Dakota State Office of Rural Health impacts North Dakota in multiple ways.

News

Center for Rural Health Director Jacob Warren Shares Impact
Center for Rural Health Director Jacob Warren shares rural health impact in two media interviews.

Native American Veterans Stand Down Event
The Stand Down event will be held on June 11-12, in New Town, North Dakota. It will provide resources for North Dakota Native Veterans.

3RNET Hosts Recruiting for Retention Webinar Series
Registration is free for this webinar on recruiting and retention guidelines principles and practices.

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.

Applications Open for R-COOL-Health Scrubs Camps
Grant applications are being accepted to host a Scrubs Camp in your community. Through creative and interactive activities, these exciting camps provide an opportunity for students in grades 5-12 to learn about health careers available in rural North Dakota.
Deadline: August 15

CRH Events

May 28 Webinar: Transitioning to Back to School After a Brain Injury – A Multidisciplinary Approach
Melaney Grenz, from the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training, will talk about the many steps involved with transitioning back to school after a brain injury. Hosted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN).
May 30 Webinar: Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies
This webinar from RHIhub will discuss the new Medicare care management billing codes and how they can be implemented.
June 4 TeleECHO: Coping Skills for Anxiety and Depression
This teleECHO clinic will focus on strategies to aid with pediatric mental health.
June 5 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.
June 11 Webinar: All Shook Up – Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury
Debora White, author of All Shook Up: Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury, will share her journey through brain injury, how she found acceptance, and advice for others. Hosted by NDBIN.
June
11–12		 North Dakota Native American Veterans Stand Down Event
Held in New Town, North Dakota, this event will connect Native Veterans with the supports they may need.
June 16 QSP Monthly Update Meeting
Learn about recent updates for QSPs at this monthly meeting.
June 17–19 2025 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health
Taking place in Bismarck, North Dakota, this conference is an opportunity to share strategies for building and sustaining healthy communities.

Publications & Resources

Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies
Join RHIhub for a webinar on May 30 at 11:00 am Central. Speakers from Eide Bailly and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis will discuss the new Medicare care management billing codes and how they can be implemented.