Facility Type:

Critical Access Hospital

Employer Selling Points:

Perception of Quality, Stability of Workforce

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

10,001 - 25,000 / 10,001 - 25,000

Community Information:

Outstanding, Safe, Family Oriented Community – Top rated schools; state of the art athletic and teaching facilities; local career skills training center; free college tuition for local high school graduates; robust arts council offering year-round programs in the performing arts as well as arts and crafts.

Lake Sakakawea – Nearby Lake Sakakawea is over 177 miles long and serves as a mecca for boating, fishing, and water sports enthusiasts, yet it never feels crowded.

Badlands, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and Medora – All three are located minutes from McKenzie Health. The Badlands are known for its fossil beds as well as hundreds of miles of off-road trails; Theodor Roosevelt Park includes a museum, opportunity to view North American Bison in their natural environment, and family recreation including camping and hiking. Medora is in Billings County, ND and known for its western culture. Visitors will enjoy this historic hub filled with activities and events for all ages, including outdoor shows through the warm months.

Please use this website link to see all that Watford City and the surrounding area has to offer. https://www.visitwatfordcity.com/

Community Selling Points:

Recreational Opportunities, Schools, Religious/Cultural Opportunities, Perception of Community, Community Need/Support of Health Professional

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Stacy Kusler
Center for Rural Health
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
P.O. Box 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Tel: 701-777-3300
stacy.kusler@med.und.edu
University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health

J-1 Contact Information:

Stacy Kusler
Center for Rural Health
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Tel:
stacy.kusler@und.edu