Call for Speaker Proposals: SORH Regional Partnership Meetings

January 5, 2024

Call for Speaker Proposals: SORH Regional Partnership Meetings

Are you passionate about driving positive change in rural health? Here’s your chance to share your experiences and insights with State Offices of Rural Health (SORH).

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) invites you to participate in the 2024 SORH Regional Partnership Meetings in collaboration with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). Your unique insights and expertise can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rural health.

Proposals are due on January 19, 2024.

Region Specific Topics

  • Region A
    • Role in New England Health Association
  • Region B
    • Georgia legislative tax credit program to address hospital closures
    • Community Paramedicine
  • Region C
    • Presentations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically related to State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) work and implementation
    • Rural Maternal and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOM) grant experiences
    • Presentations on addressing Dental Access/Care – low-income access to care, especially for children and in more rural areas
  • Region D
    • Presentations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically related to State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) work and implementation
    • Developing Partnerships
  • Region E
    • Rural Veterans Initiatives

See Complete Topic List

Submission Guidelines

  • Proposals should align with one or more of the stated topics
  • Submissions must include a clear objective and outline of the presentation
  • Proposals should offer:
    • practical,
    • innovative
    • and actionable insights
  • Collaborative presentations showcasing partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives highly encouraged
  • Presentations designed to fit a 45-minute session format

Additional Information

  • The planning committee, comprised of SORH members and FORHP representatives will review the proposals.
  • Notifications of acceptance sent out by early March 2024.
  • Speakers are responsible for their registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
  • Selected presenters will submit their Travel Pre-approval form at least eight (8) weeks before anticipated travel.
    • Eligible presenters will receive one night’s lodging and associated expenses.
    • Must request a second night’s lodging in advance.

For questions about the meeting please contact Caroline Wroczynski, NOSORH Education Manager at carolinew@nosorh.org

For technical questions regarding submission proposal please contact Trevor Brown, NOSORH Program Coordinator, at trevorb@nosorh.org