January 9, 2026

2026 Health Care Human Resources Spring Conference, April 16 – 17

The Missouri Society for Healthcare human Resources Administration is pleased to announce the 2026 health Care Human Resources Spring Conference, scheduled for Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, in Lake Ozark, MO.

Mark your calendars and make plans to connect with health care HR colleagues for two days of energizing content, innovative insights from industry leaders, expanded networking opportunities, and the chance to earn SHRM and HRCI professional development credits.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your growth and help shape the future of health care HR.

Cost:

• MHA Members: $500
• Nonmembers: $600
• MSHHRA Members: $400
• New MSHHRA members $475

When: Thursday, April 16 – 17

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January 7, 2026

37^th Rural Health Policy Institute – Register by January 18

Our communities need federal policy to be rooted in rural health experience. Join fellow rural health advocates from your state to speak in person with the 119^th Congress and the current administration.

Take the next step with NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation February 10 – 12 in Washington, D.C. o bring your message to the Capitol at the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) 37^th Rural Health Policy Institute.

Early registration before January 18 saves you hundreds and includes access to NRHA’s full advocacy resources and a complimentary one-year membership for first-time non-industry NRHA members.

At this event, you will have the chance to:

• Hear rural health policies from your elected officials,
• Understand how to successfully engage in NRHA’s advocacy,
• Develop rapport with your Congressional delegation,
• Learn how to put rural policy into practice, and
• Advance NRHA’s rural health policy agenda.

Cost:

• NRHA Members – $709
• Non-members – $809
• Students – $360

When: February 10 – 12, 2026

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November 17, 2025

Save the Date! Annual Missouri GME Summit – April 16-17, 2026

October 23, 2025

2025 Annual Rural Health Day Celebration, November 20, Register Now

Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on National Rural Health Day (NRHD).

This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, and organizations. Please join DHSS’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) for this year’s Power of Rural Celebration.

2025 Rural Health Day Celebration Agenda

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, November 20

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check in and networking
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Main event and presentations

Where:

Capital Bluffs Event Center, 1616 Oil Well Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Registration is required as we will be serving lunch and need an accurate head count.

Please Click Here to Register

October 17, 2025

Register Now: MHA’s 103^rd Annual Convention, November 5 – 7

For hospitals, people are always at the center. From the patients and communities’ hospitals serve, to the staff that make care possible, the mission is always people focused.

MHA’s 2025 Annual Convention will emphasize how priorities and performance are linked to the organizations’ passion and purpose, and how through these values they deliver on their service-oriented missions.

This year’s convention will feature a lineup of general and breakout session speakers who will help us understand where innovation is occurring. They will:

• Help us tool our organizations to build a stronger and more resilient workforce,
• Address the challenges of behavioral health,
• improve care delivery, and
• harness technologies that advance hospitals’ people focused missions.

In addition, there will be opportunities for new ideas and inspiration, and time to network and discuss today’s biggest issues.

When: Wednesday, November 5 – 7, 2025

Where: St. Charles Convention Center

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October 9 2025

Registration Now Open: 2025 Annual Rural Health Day Celebration, November 20

Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on National Rural Health Day (NRHD).

This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, and organizations. Please join DHSS’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) this year’s Power of Rural Celebration.

Cost: No Charge

When: Thursday, November 20, 2025,

• Check in and networking 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Main event and presentations 10:00 a.m. –   3:00 p.m.

Where:

Capital Bluffs Event Center

1616 Oil Well Road

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Registration is required as we will be serving lunch and need an accurate head count.

Please Click Here to Register

October 7, 2025

Register Now: MHA’s 103^rd Annual Convention, November 5 – 7

For hospitals, people are always at the center. From the patients and communities hospitals serve, to the staff that make care possible, the mission is always people focused.

MHA’s 2025 Annual Convention will emphasize how our priorities and performance are linked to our organizations’ passion and purpose, and how through these values we deliver on our service-oriented missions. As we frame the challenging and evolving health care environment, we’ll be reminded about why the work matters – People: The Point of Care.

This year’s convention will feature a lineup of general and breakout session speakers who will help us understand where innovation is occurring. They will help us tool our organizations to build a stronger and more resilient workforce, address the challenges of behavioral health, improve care delivery, and harness technologies that advance hospital’s people-focused missions. In addition, there will be opportunities for new ideas and inspiration, and time to network and discuss today’s biggest issues.

When: November 5-7, 2025

Where: St. Charles Convention Center

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September 24, 2025

Registration Open: 2025 Rural Health Day Celebration, November 20

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is hosting the Annual Missouri Rural Health Day celebration to honor the noble, community-spirited nature that prevails in rural Missouri.

Missouri Rural Health Day promotes the “Power of Rural” and the ongoing efforts to communicate, educate, collaborate, and innovate to improve the health of rural Missourians.

Cost: Free

• No registration fee
• No parking fee
• Lunch will be served

When: Thursday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Capital Bluffs Event Center at Turkey Creek Golf Course

1616 Oil Well Road

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Audience: The audience is anyone interested in celebrating and learning about rural health; associations, hospitals, clinics, state agencies, community groups, and legislators.

Registration is required.

Click link below to register:

https://missouriwic.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TQZtm2X3dbveZM

Need assistance with the registration process or have questions:

Please contact Diana Winder, diana.winder@health.mo.gov, 573 526-2486

September 24, 2025

Seeking Nominations for Rural Health Champion – Deadline October 1

Do you know someone who works in Rural Health that goes above and beyond to ensure that patients living in rural areas have access to the best health care possible?

Doctors, nurses, medical assistants, radiology technicians, pharmacists, therapists, front desk staff, administrators, and volunteers work hard every day to provide the best health care possible for patients living in rural areas of our state and many of them quietly go about their work with no recognition for the fantastic work they are doing.

The Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Rural Health Champion. This award is designed to honor a minimum of one individual and one group whose contributions are making a difference in Missouri rural healthcare through collaboration, education, innovation, and communication.

We will be honoring Rural Health Champions in an award ceremony during our Annual Rural Health Day Celebration, scheduled for Thursday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Capital Bluffs Event Center in Jefferson City.

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Please click Here to Nominate Your Rural Health Champion