Annual Rural Health Conference

We'll see you in ABQ

Join NRHA and rural health leaders from across the country in the Land of Enchantment to help raise the standard for rural health with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.

NRHA's 45th Annual Rural Health Conference, 7th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and associated events are May 10-13 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Don't miss NRHA's Health Equity Conference and Rural Medical Education Conference occurring immediatly beforehand on May 10.

“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

 

Albuquerque 2022 call for presentations

Each year, more than 200 individuals present over 85 concurrent educational sessions, 20 research papers and up to 100 research and educational posters at NRHA's annual events, constituting the nation's largest, most inclusive rural health conference.

Any person with an interest in rural health is invited to submit session proposals by Aug. 19 or original research by Jan. 13 for presentation during the 2022 conferences.
 

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  Albuquerque 2022 call for presentations

  
  Each year, more than 200 individuals present over 85 concurrent educational sessions, 20 research papers and up to 100 research and educational posters at NRHA's annual events, constituting the nation's largest, most inclusive rural health conference.
  
  Any person with an interest in rural health is invited to submit session proposals by Aug. 19 or original research by Jan. 13 for presentation during the 2022 conferences.
  
   

  2022 Albuquerque agenda:

  
  2022 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda DRAFT (TBA)

  
  Past agendas:

   

  • 2021 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2020 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2019 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2018 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2017 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda

  
  Medical education and health equity events

  The annual Rural Medical Education Conference and Health Equity Conference (formerly the Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference) will both be held May 10 directly prior to the Annual Rural Health Conference.
  
  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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• icon-rates Rates

  Registration will open when NRHA's 2022 Annual Rural Health Conference rates are announced.

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  Exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers

  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.
  
  Download NRHA's 2021-22 engagement guide or contact Larry Bedell to learn more.
  
  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.
   

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