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Health Equity Conference

May 4, 2021 New Orleans, La.
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Call for presentations and research


Please consider submitting a presentation proposal or research poster to contribute to this one of a kind event in 2021. Presentations are due by Dec. 3 and posters are due by Feb. 11.

 

There's even more in store

Don't forget to also register for NRHA's Annual Rural Health Conference, the nation's largest gathering of rural health pros, which occurs afterward.

These events are created for anyone with an interest in rural health care, including rural health practitioners, hospital administrators, clinic directors and lay health workers, social workers, state and federal health employees, academics, community members and more.

We’ll help you navigate the shifting currents of rural health with more than 60 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions — and even more at NRHA’s 5th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit.
 
“If you’re interested in actively engaging in transformational work on behalf of rural communities, NRHA’s annual events are where it’s at.” – NRHA member Peggy Wheeler
 
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  • icon-agenta Agenda

    Call for presentations and research


    Please consider submitting a presentation proposal or research poster to contribute to this one of a kind event in 2021. Presentations are due by Dec. 3 and posters are due by Feb. 11.

     

    2020 Agenda:


    2020 Health Equity Conference agenda (updated 06.15.20)

    Past agendas:
    2019 Health Equity Conference agenda
    2018 Health Equity Conference agenda
    2017 Health Equity Conference agenda

    NRHA certificates of attendance will be available at the registration desk. Attendees may use these certificates with third-party organizations or their employer as documentation of having received conference hours of instruction.

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    Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award

    Rosemary McKenzie's passion for rural health and dedication to multicultural and multiracial populations were unparalleled. Rosemary served as the National Rural Health Association's minority liaison and program services manager in the Kansas City, Mo., office for 27 years. She died in 2011 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

    To carry on Rosemary McKenzie's legacy and honor her memory, the National Rural Health Association has established the Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award to be presented annually during the Health Equity Conference, a conference she predominantly and passionately coordinated. The award winner will receive free registration to the 2018 conference and a $1,000 stipend to be used for travel and accommodations for the event, where they will be recognized.

    To donate, send a tax-deductible contribution to 4501 College Blvd Ste 225 Leawood, KS 66211. Please make checks out to "Rural Health Leadership and Education Foundation" and indicate "Rosemary Legacy Fund" on the memo line.

    You can also donate directly to the Rosemary Legacy fund through the Paypal button below.
     

  • icon-rates Rates

    Early rates (before April 12)
    $210 for members
    $310 for non-members*
    $105 for students^

    Standard rates (after April 12)
    $310 for members
    $410 for non-members*
    $155 for students^

    * includes a complimentary one-year membership for first-time NRHA members.

    ^ students receive a 50 percent discount on all conference rates when authenticated.

    Contact [email protected] or 816-756-3140 for more information on registration.

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    Advertisers and sponsors

    Don't miss the opportunity to increase your visibility in the rural market by engaging attendees at your booth, with ads and sponsorships, or by becoming a vetted NRHA Partner.

    NRHA offers sponsorships for all events, providing a valuable opportunity for your organization to gain visibility. These sponsorships, ads and partnerships are great ways to get your company's message in the hands of hundreds of attendees. Remember, one-third of all U.S. hospitals are rural facilities.

    Learn about the many ways you can sponsor our Health Equity Conference.