NRHA Conferences
Calendar of NRHA Events
Rural Medical Educators Conference
May 6, 2008
New Orleans, LA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 14th, 2008
The conference serves as the anchoring event of each year's activity for the Rural Medical Educators Group, which works to advance the training of physicians for rural practice through network development and advocacy. The annual conference mirrors this commitment through dynamic agendas, which provide updated information, opportunities, successes, and issue areas of local and national efforts in rural medical education and residency training programs.
2008 NRHA Annual Conference
May 7-10, 2008
New Orleans, LA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 14th, 2008
One of the largest rural health events in the nation, this conference features nationally known speakers, continuing education credits, exhibit program, and maximum opportunities for networking.
National Conference on Medication Access, Use and Safety in Rural America
June 5-6, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
The College of Pharmacy PREPP Institute and the National Rural Health Association are hosting this conference. Current issues being addressed include; policy, practice and innovations, collaboration and advancement of pharmaceutical care in rural communities. Join local, state and national leaders in Rural Healthcare for this two day conference. For further information, please visit www.ruralcenter.org/pharmacyconference or contact Amy L. Olson at 612-624-4671.
Quality Conference
July 14-15, 2008
San Diego, CA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 14th, 2008
Building on the NRHA Quality Initiative of promoting access to coordinated, high quality care in every rural community, the Quality Conference aims to provide individuals working within the rural quality arena a chance to hear from leading experts in the field. Conference attendees are given tools to assist with the quality movement through related sessions and networking opportunities. The conference also provides information and success stories from peers implementing the quality improvement initiatives within rural communities.
Clinical Conference
July 16-17, 2008
San Diego, CA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 14th, 2008
The first of its kind, the National Rural Health Clinical Conference was launched in July 2006. The basic premise of this conference along with those to follow in the ensuing years is to provide learning and networking opportunities for the health professions workforce practicing in the unique environment of frontier and rural community medicine. The knowledge and clinical information shared is geared toward empowering attendees to work more effectively within the evolving health care environment.
NRHA Skill-Building Workshop
August 15-16, 2008
San Diego, CA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: July 15th, 2008
Each year, the NRHA sponsors a Skill-Building Workshop for State Rural Health Associations. This event provides an opportunity for State Rural Health Association leaders to learn from each other and to develop skills for achieving the goals of their own State Rural Health Association.
Rural Health Clinic Conference
October 14-15, 2008
Savannah, GA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 20th, 2008
This conference provides those affiliated with Rural Health Clinics a venue for keeping current on the latest legislation, regulations and emerging issues impacting the Rural Health Clinic program. The conference allows Rural Health Clinic representatives an opportunity to hear the most recent information on specific certification requirements and network with others working and operating similar settings.
Critical Access Hospital Conference
October 16-17, 2008
Savannah, GA
Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 20th, 2008
This conference is especially designed for Critical Access Hospital professionals and representatives. Conference agendas normally include pending legislative and regulatory changes, reimbursement issues, impact of replacement facilities, safety, quality, information technology, and current issues in Critical Access Hospital care.
Rural Minority and Multicultural Health Conference
December 11-12, 2008
Albuquerque, NM
Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 7th, 2008
One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices.
