For Your Health

Juliana Antwi is the clinic coordinator of the North & South Dakota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NSDPQC) within the Public Health Program at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. In this role, Juliana is responsible for data collection, analysis, and educational training designed to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes. Hailing […]

I should begin by noting that Susan and I plan to take a little time off to relax and be with family over the next few weeks, so this column will be brief. That said, it’s worth noting that faculty researchers at our School have not relaxed in their many efforts this summer. Several of […]

The Summer 2024 issue of North Dakota Medicine magazine is now available in both online and paper formats. This issue’s feature stories include: Less invisible – North Dakota Medicine recaps the evolution of the standalone Department of Medical Laboratory Science in the twenty-first century. Books, blankets, and hotdish – Two programs in North Dakota for survivors of brain injuries have a special […]

For the next Neurology Grand Rounds, from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, Wijdan Rai, Ph.D., will discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS). The meeting will be held in person at the Brain & Spine Clinic, 2301 25th St. S. in Fargo, Conf. Rm. 1 and Room SMCF6A, and via Webex (Meeting no./access code: […]

The SMHS Office of Multicultural Education would like to remind you about a pair of upcoming events: Pride Month As you might know, June is Pride Month, a time to honor the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to American culture and history. June was chosen as the month to celebrate Pride in part to commemorate […]

Project ECHO aids North Dakota healthcare professionals by providing free virtual educational sessions. Rural North Dakota is home to dedicated healthcare professionals who provide exceptional healthcare services. However, given the very nature of rural communities, accessing resources and support systems can be a challenge for providers living in rural areas. Recognizing this disparity within rural […]

In honor of the 75th birthday of UND’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program, North Dakota Medicine is running two stories in 2024 that describe the origins and evolution of the behind-the-scenes practitioners who provide an invaluable service to hospitals, clinics, and public health programs. This second of two stories recaps the evolution of the standalone […]

Late in 2023, Dr. Victoria Haynes joined the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences to serve as its Associate Dean for Multicultural Education. Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Haynes sat down with North Dakota Medicine to discuss her new role at UND, what medical colleges across the U.S. can do to help produce more […]

UND’s medical students and Department of Geriatrics bring care to underserved populations in Grand Forks via the Health Promotion Program. The idea is deceptively simple: what if, to enhance their patient care and communication skills in advance of their clinical training, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences medical students go to where the patients […]

Two programs in North Dakota for survivors of brain injuries have a special connection. On a cool, rainy afternoon, with the scent of tater tot hot dish in the air (and green beans and rolls), a dozen people sit around a table in a conference room in the former Fargo Police Department building downtown. The […]