This NRHA policy paper defines “Frontier” as remote, sparsely populated areas facing unique challenges like limited healthcare access, economic barriers, and isolation, advocating tailored methodologies for support.

This report explores the enduring American frontier, debunking myths while highlighting innovations and challenges in sparsely populated communities, focusing on health, culture, and policy solutions.

This 2006 report examines training Community Health Workers in frontier areas using distance education and technology to overcome barriers, ensuring accessible healthcare and culturally competent support

This 2003 article explores rural job challenges, highlighting the Civilian Conservation Corps’ legacy, the shift from farming to service jobs, and grassroots solutions for fair economic development.

This analysis explores the evolution of the American frontier myth, connecting Census data and Turner’s thesis, highlighting how these shaped national identity and influenced cultural perceptions.

This article examines the evolution of America’s frontier post-Census 2000, detailing rural growth, shifting demographics, and how modern development intersects with untamed wilderness.

This 2003 article explores enduring frontier communities, addressing myths versus reality, isolation challenges, and the innovative efforts driving healthcare, economic, and cultural resilience.

This 2007 newsletter celebrates 10 years of NCFC, highlighting frontier health projects, advocacy efforts, and innovative programs like SPOT, fostering wellness in rural and isolated communities.

This May 2004 newsletter showcases NCFC’s advocacy for frontier communities, highlighting expanded frontier definitions, innovative health projects like HMS, and holistic rural development strategies.

This December 2004 report highlights innovative strategies addressing the nursing shortage in frontier areas, emphasizing education, retention, and community-based care solutions.

This 2008 report highlights Bear Lake Memorial Hospital as a frontier healthcare leader, showcasing innovations in local health services, economic development, and community resilience.