Archive of Previous Conferences
- Chronic Care Model - 09-04-2009
- The focus of this inaugural conference was Chronic Care: Model, Solutions, and Technology Applications. With the ever-increasing need to provide efficient, effective chronic care for afflicted individuals, especially in rural and underserved areas, this event explored the Chronic Care Model and the escalating presence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), as well as the causes treatments, and technological advances that encompass healthcare, both in the military and civilian populations.
- Speaker List
- Agenda
- Connecting Rural America to Better Health - 10-07-2010
- The focus of this year's conference was Connecting Rural America to Better Health. The purpose was to offer healthcare providers the opportunity to engage in education and dialogue regarding obstacles and challenges to healthcare in rural practice settings, as well as disseminate the most recent findings and technology regarding treatment for chronic diseases, mental health, and rehabilitation.
- Speaker List
- Agenda
- Managing Chronic Diseases - 09-08-2011
- The focus of this year’s conference was Managing Chronic Diseases. Conference attendees had the opportunity to engage in educational sessions and dialogue with subject matter experts regarding obstacles and challenges to healthcare in rural practice settings. Information was disseminated on current research, treatments, and technology for the management of illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and chronic wounds and the improvement of patients’ quality of life.
- Speaker List
- Agenda
- 2012 Updates for Healthcare Providers - Spring - 03-09-2012
The focus of this year’s conference will be 2012 Updates for Healthcare Providers. The purpose of this event is for conference attendees to have the opportunity to engage in educational sessions and dialogue with subject matter experts regarding obstacles and challenges to healthcare in rural practice settings. Information will be disseminated on current research, skills, and treatments for the management of healthcare such as Patient Education, Management Skills, Interprofessionalism in Healthcare Teams, Telemedicine, End of Life Care, and Back Injury Prevention for Healthcare Providers.
Audience: The conference will provide information, and the possibility of earning continuing education units (CEUs), to:
- primary care providers, especially those located in rural and underserved areas
- multi-disciplinary teams of clinical educators and clinicians
- academic professionals and administrative personnel working in the healthcare field
- Speaker List
- Agenda
- 2012 Updates for Healthcare Providers - Fall - 09-14-2012
The focus of this year’s conference will be 2012 Updates for Healthcare Providers. The purpose of this event is for conference attendees to have the opportunity to engage in educational sessions and dialogue with subject matter experts regarding obstacles and challenges to healthcare in rural practice settings. Information will be disseminated on current legislation, research, treatments, and technology for the management of chronic illnesses in rural areas.
Audience: The conference will provide information, and the possibility of earning continuing education units (CEUs), to:
- primary care providers, especially those located in rural and underserved areas
- multi-disciplinary teams of clinical educators and clinicians
- academic professionals and administrative personnel working in the healthcare field
- Speaker List
- Agenda
