Annual Rural Health Conference

NRHA's Annual Rural Health Conference is the nation's largest rural health conference, 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.

Register online or download the registration form. Contact Lisa Inman at 816-756-3140 for more information.

Student track at Annual Conference
NRHA is able to once again offer a student-focused track on May 10 from 1-5 p.m. The purpose of the dedicated student track at NRHA's Annual Conference is to provide student-targeted sessions and a venue for students to come together with rural America's top policymakers, educators and practitioners.

This half-day "mini-conference" will be centered on student-specific information and opportunities. There is no charge to attend this meeting, but please register for the 2017 Annual Conference and choose “Student Track” as the function on step three so we have an accurate number of those planning to attend.

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 9 directly prior to the Annual Rural Health Conference.

• icon-agenta Agenda

  2017 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda

• icon-scholarships Scholarships

  All 2017 Annual Rural Health Conference scholarships have been awarded at this time.

• icon-field-visits Field Visits

• icon-rates Rates

  Register online or download the registration form. Contact Lisa Inman at 816-756-3140 for more information.
  
  Early (before April 13)
  $705 member
  $805 non-member*
  
  After April 13
  $805 member
  $905 non-member*
  
  * Price includes a one-year complimentary membership for first-time NRHA members.
  
  Rural Hospital Innovation Summit attendees use this registration form.

• icon-exhibitors Exhibitors

  Exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers
  Don't miss the opportunity to increase your visibility in the rural market 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.

  Download NRHA's Visibility Guide, or contact Larry Bedell to learn more.

• icon-building Accommodations

  Hotel
  NRHA event attendees have filled the room block at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina and certain nights during NRHA's events may already be sold out.
  
  The next closest hotel is the Hilton San Diego Airport, walking distance to the Sheraton.
  
  The Sheraton San Diego Hotel is located across the street from the San Diego International Airport. Complimentary shuttle service runs every 15 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
  
  Fraud alert
  Some NRHA’s members have been contacted by companies claiming to represent NRHA in booking hotel reservations for this conference. This is unfortunately a widespread problem in the meeting industry. NRHA does not use a third party booking service, and hotel reservations can be booked directly.
  
  Experience San Diego
  San Diego is known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Balboa Park is the site of the world-famous San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public. Visitor information is available.
  
  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.