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

2024 Rural Hospital Virtual Performance Improvement Conferences – Register Now

December 29, 2023

2024 Rural Hospital Virtual Performance Improvement Conferences – Register Now

Wintergreen, in partnership with the National Organization for State Office of Rural Health is hosting the second annual Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences specifically for rural hospitals and clinics. The two regional, three-hour sessions will be hosted by Wintergreen and will highlight actionable topics:

  • Harsh Realities of Rural Operations – Jonathan Pantenburg, Wintergreen
  • Policy and Program Priorities – Meredith Anderson, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
  • Eliminate the Ego in Rural Recruitment – Nicole Barbano, Hunter Ambrose
  • Benefits: Strategic Asset, Not Cost – Kristen Ogden, The Compliance Team
  • Harness Technology to Drive reimbursement – Bryan Richman, InnoVative Capital

Regions A, B and C: Wednesday, January 31st at 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Register Here for Regions A, B and C

Regions D and E:  Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Register Here for Regions D and E

Virtual Conference: Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response, February 7-8, 2024

December 14, 2023

Virtual Conference: Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response, February 7-8, 2024

Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in that role in the future? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) is hosting the Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response Virtual Conference February 7-8, 2024.

This two half-day virtual, interactive conference will feature individuals who have a medical direction role during disasters for their health care facility, public health department, emergency medical services agency, health care coalition, or other entity discussing the spectrum of their medical leadership responsibilities and some of the specific challenges of the role.

All participants are encouraged to attend the entire virtual conference, but participants must register for each day they would like to attend

What to Expect:

Day 1 – February 7 12:30 – 5:00 PM ET

  • Providing a framework for disaster medicine leadership
  • How we can measure our effectiveness
  • The intersection of clinical care and emergency management
  • Preparing future leaders for the role

View Agenda

Register Here for Day 1

Day 2 – February 8 12:30-5:00 PM ET

  • Medical Operations Coordination Centers
  • Crisis Standards of Care
  • Disaster medicine in rural areas
  • Equitable disaster planning and access to care
  • The role of public/private partnerships

Register Here for Day 2

Register Now as space is limited

Call for Presentations – 2024 Missouri Immunization Coalition Conference

November 15, 2023

Call for Presentations – 2024 Missouri Immunization Coalition Conference

The Missouri Immunization Conference (MIC) brings together bright minds to give talks that are action-oriented on a wide range of subjects related to immunizations to foster learning and inspiration and provoke conversations that matter and actions leading to increased vaccination rates for Missourians. MIC aims to empower the public health workforce by offering a stage for stakeholders to share innovative ideas, equitable solutions, and their personal experiences promoting immunizations.

MIC is looking for presentations that have a statewide appeal to:

  • Public Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Hospitals & Ambulatory Care Staff
  • Long-term Care Facilities, and
  • Private Healthcare Providers practicing in rural, suburban, and urban settings

The 2024 MIC Conference planning committee will review all proposals. Topics must:

  • Address conference theme, target audience and challenge attendees to think creatively
  • Be clear, well-organized, interactive, and actionable
  • Feature speaker(s) with significant experience on presentation topic

Important Notes

  • Applications should be submitted by Friday, December 1, 2023.
  • Selected presenters will receive complimentary registration, one night’s lodging at the Conference venue, mileage and meal reimbursement.
  • While encouraged, MIC Membership is not required to submit a proposal.

Submit Application

Don’t Miss The Celebration – 2023 Missouri Rural Health Day

October 24, 2023

Don’t Miss The Celebration – 2023 Missouri Rural Health Day

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is honored to host the 3rd Annual Missouri Rural Health Day Celebration.

Join us to interact with others and engage on rural health topics impacting Missourians.

November 16, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Governor’s Office Building

200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO

Please Register by November 7, 2023

                                         

NRHA Now Accepting Health Equity Conference Presentations

October 10, 2023

NRHA Now Accepting Health Equity Conference Presentations

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is now accepting presentation proposals and research posters for the expanded Health Equity Conference next spring. Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders in New Orleans, May 6-7, for one of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural health equity issues. This conference is designed for those dedicated to bringing quality health care to under-served and often under represented populations, including LGBTQIA+, veteran, and homeless rural residents as well as multiracial and multicultural m embers of rural communities. Stick around for NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference and Rural Hospital Innovation Summit featuring more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost saving sessions.

Learn More

Join the Celebration – 2023 Missouri Rural Health Day

August 31, 2023

Join the Celebration – 2023 Missouri Rural Health Day

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

2023 MISSOURI RURAL HEALTH DAY

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is honored to host the 3rd Annual Missouri Rural Health Day Celebration.

Join us to interact with others and engage on rural health topics impacting Missourians.

November 16, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Governor’s Office Building

200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO

Please REGISTER by Sept. 25, 2023

 

 

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Wanted Rural Health Champion Nominees

September 1, 2023

Wanted Rural Health Champion Nominees

We want to hear your neighborhood/community Rural Health Champion success stories!

On November 16, the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is hosting the annual Rural Health Day Celebration, an event created by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to acknowledge the immense contributions that our rural healthcare providers make to the well-being of their communities.

Rural healthcare providers face unique healthcare challenges daily, and yet they pursue excellence and always put patients first. We want to hear your neighborhood/community Rural Health Champion success stories!

In 250 – 500 words please describe the following:

  • Name of nominee
  • What your nominee has done to be a Rural Health Champion
  • Please provide a short excerpt explaining the accomplishments of your nominee
  • Where your nominee is located
  • Please tell us the town or community/county where the nominee works/lives
  • When your nominee became a Rural Health Champion
  • Please provide the time frame in days/months/years when your nominee became a Rural Health Champion
  • How your nominee is uniquely qualified for this award
  • What qualities does your nominee exhibit as a Rural Health Champion
  • Why you believe your nominee to be the best person for the Rural Health Champion Award

Nominations close on Friday, September 29, 5:00 p.m. CT

Winners will receive a Rural Health Champion Award and Plaque commemorating their accomplishments

Send Nominations to: ORHPCinfo@health.mo.gov

Register Here to Attend Rural Health Day Celebration

Registration Open for Missouri Telehealth Summit

August 21, 2023

Registration Open for Missouri Telehealth Summit

The Missouri Telehealth Summit brings together leaders, policymakers, providers and payers for in-depth conversations around telehealth.

The 2023 summit will focus on sustainable telehealth integration, value-based care mo9dels, training the workforce, remote patient monitoring and more.

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Eric Wallace, MD, FASN. Dr. Wallace is a professor of Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the UAB Medical Director of Telehealth, Co-Director of the UAB Home Dialysis Program, and Director of the Rare Genetic Kidney Disease Clinic. Since becoming faculty, he has sought to eliminate geographic and socioeconomic barriers which prevent patients from accessing specialized care. He has overseen the creation and scaling of ambulatory and inpatient telehealth programs, E-Consults, tele-ICU, and remote patient monitoring. He is focused on using these tools to help re-design healthcare.

The pre-summit workshop will focus on in-depth detail around telehealth AIMS (adoption, implementation, monitoring, and sustainability).

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Social workers
  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Administrators

When:

  • Pre-Summit – Thursday, September 7, 2023
  • Summit – Friday, September 8, 2023

Cost:

  • Pre-summit workshop – $115
  • Summit (virtual or in-person) – $35

Click here to register

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Act Soon: Join Clinic, CAH Experts to Improve Community Care

August 18, 2023

Act Soon: Join Clinic, CAH Experts to Improve Community Care

Time is running out to save hundreds on your chance to discover RHC and CAH-specific strategies and solutions with the experts at NRHA’s Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences Sept. 26-29 in Kansas City.

Register and book your hotel at a discount by Sept. 7 to join NRHA in our hometown, the perfect place to rediscover the roots of rural health care with a mix of modern amenities and Midwest charm. From barbecue to ballet, there’s something for everyone in the Paris of the Plains, and we can’t wait to show you what’s new since last year.

Those who register early, are members, and attend both events are eligible for hundreds in combined discounts, so check out the updated event agendas, mark your calendar, and act soon to save. The NRHA block of discounted hotel rooms is running out fast, so be sure to book a great rate through NRHA before you register. We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City.