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The forthcoming Dakota Conference on Rural Health will feature the Outstanding Rural Health Awards Banquet to recognize North Dakota rural health advocates for their accomplishments. Among this year’s winners are the UND Indians Into Medicine (INMED) program, which was named “Outstanding Rural Health Program,” and Dr. Shawnda Schroeder of the UND Department of Indigenous Health, who […]

Don’t forget! The submission deadline for the Dakota Conference on Rural Health Outstanding Rural Health Awards is today (Friday, Feb. 27), at 5 p.m. (Central). Conference organizers are asking for nominations for the following nine awards: Outstanding Rural Health Provider Award Outstanding Rural Health Professional Award Outstanding Rural Health Volunteer Award Outstanding Rural Educator/Mentor Award […]

Rebecca Quinn, associate director of the Center for Rural Health (CRH) within the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, has been recognized by the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA). In October, Quinn received the “Friend of NASHIA” award at the annual State of the States in Brain Injury conference held in Portland, […]

North Dakota’s rural hospitals tackle behavioral health challenges in communities Mental illness is growing across the U.S., and rural communities are no different. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s report “Key Substance use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and […]

The Dakota Conference on Rural Health, which has been a mainstay in North Dakota for over 40 years, has seen different iterations over its four decades. In 2026, the summer conference is being reimagined. The conference will take a stronger look at leadership, workforce, and innovation happening throughout rural communities in North Dakota. Comprised of […]

Next week is National Primary Care Week 2025, co-hosted by UND’s Center for Rural Health and the American Medical Student Association. Primary Care Week is an annual event held to highlight the importance of primary care and bring healthcare professionals together to discuss and learn about generalist and interdisciplinary healthcare, particularly its impact on and […]

Many healthcare positions are tried and true. Dentists, nurses, and surgeons are just a few examples of positions that need little explanation. However, a new healthcare position has surfaced in recent years, one that often flies under the radar: the community health worker. A community health worker, also known as a community health representative within Tribal […]

The North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub offers support and resources to those helping people stay in their homes. Most elderly individuals aspire to live in their home, in their community, for as long as possible. As bodies and minds age, however, remaining in the home can be a challenge for individuals and their spouses. […]

As the academic year winds down, the SMHS Dean’s Office would like to remind everyone of the final three Wadhwani Family Dean’s Hour events: April 3 – Alana Knudson, Ph.D., will discuss financing in rural healthcare. A former researcher at the UND Center for Rural Health, Dr. Knudson is director of the NORC Walsh Center for Rural […]

After two years of research, a study exploring the factors related to recruitment and retention of rural hospital CEOs in North Dakota has been completed. The CEO Community Apgar Questionnaire (CEO CAQ) identifies unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in attracting and retaining top leaders. By examining 50 different factors […]