Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2026
Hands-On in Hettinger
Two University of North Dakota medical students introduced potential health careers to students at Hettinger Public School through hands-on learning.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: February 2026
Type: Article
Prescription for a Life Fulfilled
Satisfaction through service runs in the Perman family.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2026
Type: Article
2025
Where Careers Begin
Primary Care Week brings students and employers together.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2025
Type: Article
Improving Together
Four North Dakota rural hospitals participate in cohort to address behavioral health in their communities.
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Rosencrans , J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2025
Type: Article
Helping the Helpers
The North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub provides needed support and resources to those helping people stay in their homes.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2025
Type: Article
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub Survey Report, 2025
This report shares results from an annual survey that was sent to individual and agency Qualified Service Providers in North Dakota.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Bernhardt, K.
Date: October 2025
Type: Report
Scrubs Project Report
This project report for Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camps and Scrubs Academies covers activities from 2024-2025.
Projects:
Area Health Education Center Program, Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Threadgold, N.
Date: September 2025
Type: Report
Working Together to Improve Health in Rural North Dakota
The Center for Rural Health hopes to work with communities to find practical solutions for challenges through research opportunities.
Projects:
Dakota Conference on Rural Health, Rural Health Information Hub
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2025
Type: Article
Raising the Standards – Providing Quality Healthcare in Rural North Dakota
The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant (Flex) Program celebrates 25 years of helping North Dakota healthcare facilities.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2025
Type: Article
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.
Projects:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program, Community Health Needs Assessment, Dakota Conference on Rural Health, Flex, Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2025
Type: Article