Rural Health Award Recipients Named

Posted 6/21/21 (Mon)

The 36th Annual Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, held on June 2-4, presented awards to two outstanding NDMA physician members. The North Dakota rural health advocates were honored during the virtual Rural and Public Health Awards Program.

Outstanding Rural Health Professional

This award is presented to a professional in rural North Dakota, who has demonstrated leadership in the delivery of rural health services, and is unselfishly committed to making a significant and sustained impact on the health of their community and service area.


William McKinnon, MD
Medical Director
Regional Operations for Altru Health System
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Outstanding Rural Health Career

This award is presented to a healthcare professional who has devoted his/her career to making significant contributions to improving healthcare in rural North Dakota.


Erling Martinson, MD
Family Medicine Specialist and Medical Director
Nelson County Health System
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