Rural health and human services resources for North Dakota, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a caregivers contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability. -- Courage Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:46:55 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Fargo ND September 23, 2008 http://www.northernplainsconference.com/html/information.html Tue, 13 May 2008 11:19:31 CST http://www.northernplainsconference.com/html/information.html Mandan ND October 28, 2008 -- North Dakota Department of Health http://www.health.state.nd.us/Injury/trainings/Save%20the%20date%20injury%20conference.pdf Mon, 12 May 2008 11:27:35 CST http://www.health.state.nd.us/Injury/trainings/Save%20the%20date%20injury%20conference.pdf Daily Yonder article reports that the largest drops in personal income in rural counties between 2005 and '06 were clustered in farming counties in the Great Plains; the declines appear to have been caused, in part, by lower federal crop payments. http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-personal-income-falls-behind-cities Mon, 12 May 2008 09:51:32 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-personal-income-falls-behind-cities Minot Daily News reports that when Dr. Monica Mayer finished her last day with Trinity Community Clinic in New Town Friday, it also was the start of her part in a new chapter in health care for the Three Affiliated Tribes on the Fort Berthold Reservation. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/514901.html?nav=5010 Tue, 06 May 2008 07:04:48 CST http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/514901.html?nav=5010 Fifteen rural North Dakota communities will benefit from grants given to small hospitals through the North Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex) administered through the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/publicaffairs/printable.cfm?anid=358 Tue, 06 May 2008 07:01:10 CST http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/publicaffairs/printable.cfm?anid=358 Daily Yonder article reports that presidents of rural community colleges typically must contend with geographic isolation, a static local economy, and meager funding, but a researcher says it's time to "ruralize" the job description and attract those people most likely to succeed. http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow Mon, 05 May 2008 09:43:16 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow Reports on the federal proposal to consolidate the criteria and process for designating Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MAU/Ps) and its impact on North Dakota. -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/pco/pdf/042808HPSA_Impact.pdf Fri, 02 May 2008 08:25:08 CST http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/pco/pdf/042808HPSA_Impact.pdf Provides planting and harvesting assistance to farm families that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Qualifying farmers may be eligible to have their agricultural land planted or harvested free of charge. http://www.farmrescue.org/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:34:31 CST http://www.farmrescue.org/ Associated Press via AOL News reports that many states often fail to release adequate information about fatal and near-fatal child abuse cases, placing confidentiality above disclosure to a degree that thwarts needed reforms, two child advocacy groups say in a new report. http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-faults-many-states-on-child-abuse/n20080429010809990024 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:16:53 CST http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-faults-many-states-on-child-abuse/n20080429010809990024 Fact sheet on the results of a nursing workforce needs study. Includes statistics on hospital and long-term care demand for RNs and LPNs, recruitment issues, and more. -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/rhpb6.pdf Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:18:59 CST http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/rhpb6.pdf The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the selection of 10 organizations in nine states for $5.8 million in loans to spur economic development. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/0/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2008%2F04%2F0111.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NEWS_RE Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:56:21 CST http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/0/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2008%2F04%2F0111.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NEWS_RE Bismarck Tribune, (ND) article tells how high energy prices have led to languishing economic growth and continued job losses in 10 Midwestern and Plains states, according to a survey of rural bankers. http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:39:05 CST http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Offers data, maps, and graphs on the average monthly participation in the federal Food Stamp Program along with the average monthly benefit per participant. -- North Dakota State Data Center http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/publications/ebriefs/EB17_3Press.pdf Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:59:10 CST http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/publications/ebriefs/EB17_3Press.pdf A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides low-interest loans to North Dakota businesses, agencies, and community organizations with their IRP Loan and SBA Microloan programs. Much of their focus is within rural areas. http://www.dakotacdc.com/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:52:27 CST http://www.dakotacdc.com/ Duluth Tribune, (MN) article discusses if the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines will result in better or worse service for rural areas in the upper Midwest. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=42816&legislative_tag=1 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:12:43 CST http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=42816&legislative_tag=1 Reports on the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use on the lives and families of North Dakotans and the economy of the state. -- North Dakota Department of Human Services http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/docs/mhsa/2007-03-nd-epidemiological-profile.pdf Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:38:10 CST http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/docs/mhsa/2007-03-nd-epidemiological-profile.pdf Highlights from three tribes in North Dakota regarding healthcare needs of North Dakota American Indian Veterans. -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/nativevets/pdf/AI_Vets_Final_Report.pdf Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:15:56 CST http://ruralhealth.und.edu/projects/nativevets/pdf/AI_Vets_Final_Report.pdf Promotes the health and wellness of ND citizens with disabilities, and works to prevent or lessen the effects of secondary conditions associated with disabilities. http://www.ndcpd.org/health/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:33:17 CST http://www.ndcpd.org/health/ Presents data on children's well-being in North Dakota in the areas of population, family structure, poverty, and parental employment. The two-page 2008 Issue Guides have been prepared for each of North Dakota's 47 Legislative Districts, as well as the state, in preparation for the 2008 election year. -- North Dakota KIDS COUNT http://www.ndkidscount.org/issueguide.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:22:16 CST http://www.ndkidscount.org/issueguide.htm Discusses factors associated with suicide, suicide trends in North Dakota, and prevention strategies. -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/policybrief_oct05.pdf Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:38:31 CST http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/policybrief_oct05.pdf Issue brief examining health insurance costs and health care spending of farmers and ranchers. Based on a 2007 survey of farm and ranch operators in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. -- Access Project http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:20:36 CST http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Offers statistics and fact sheets for North Dakota population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences prior to, during, and immediately following pregnancy. -- North Dakota State Data Center http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/ndprams.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:50:37 CST http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/sdc/ndprams.htm Provides information about the challenge of caring for aging North Dakotans, issues facing long-term care, and the long-term care profession. -- North Dakota Long Term Care Association http://www.ndltca.org/documents/2007%20Issue%20and%20Data%20Book.pdf Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:23:53 CST http://www.ndltca.org/documents/2007%20Issue%20and%20Data%20Book.pdf Provides support to state, federal and local agencies, reaching out to rural communities to bring them the same programs and services that are readily available to larger communities. http://www.ndrdc.org/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:42:12 CST http://www.ndrdc.org/ Provides technology assistance statewide through classes, curriculum development, and hands-on assistance. http://www.trainingnd.com/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:33:31 CST http://www.trainingnd.com/ Provides information, reports and other resources about Head Start and Early Head Start programs. -- North Dakota Department of Human Services http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/headstart/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:46:32 CST http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/headstart/ Discusses North Dakota childrens demographics, family composition, economic condition, child care, health, education, and at-risk indicators. -- North Dakota KIDS COUNT http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/dataguide/NDKC_2007DataGuide.pdf Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:14:53 CST http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/dataguide/NDKC_2007DataGuide.pdf A condensed version of the 2007 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book. Contains state and county Profiles. -- North Dakota KIDS COUNT http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/factbook/2007_AbridgedFactBook.pdf Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:12:44 CST http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/factbook/2007_AbridgedFactBook.pdf An annual publication designed to provideinformation about trends in childrens well-being in North Dakota. -- North Dakota KIDS COUNT http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/overview/2007/NDKC_2007Overview.pdf Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:05:01 CST http://www.ndkidscount.org/publications/overview/2007/NDKC_2007Overview.pdf