The Annual Rural Health Conference will be held October 18-19, 2012 in Solomons Island, MD at the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons
Immediately following the event think about staying in Southern Maryland for US Oyster Festival October 20-21, 2012
The goal of the conference is to support and connect rural stakeholders as they work towards improving their communities' health in an environment of diminishing resources. The conference will help present practical community and public health strategies to improve health at the local level. The conference will help participants understand the implementation of statewide policies and programs at the local rural health level; understand the impact of healthcare as an economic driver; set the stage for a 2013 Rural Health Legislative Agenda; host an annual meeting of MRHA membership; and increase knowledge by all participants on the health issues facing rural Maryland.
Call For Proposals
Proposals for presentations at the conference are not being accepted until May 4, 2012. Please fill out Call For Presentations and email directly to mrha@allconet.org. Final agenda is decided by the full MRHA Conference Committee. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Clark at 410-302-4650 or mrha@allconet.org
Registration
Early Registration is now open for $200.00 for MRHA Members and $230.00 for MRHA Nonmembers (includes breakfast and lunch both days and dinner on Thursday). Registration will be $230.00 for MRHA Members and $280.00 for Nonmembers starting on July 31, 2012. No Refund Policy however substitutes are welcome. MRHA Individual membership starts at $10. For information on MRHA Membership please visit: MRHA Membership
A block of hotel rooms is reserved at a discounted rate until Septemeber 18, 2012. Because of high volume of military at Solomons the hotel could get sold out so MRHA encourages to make your reservations early to secure lodging and the discounted group rate of $129 (plus taxes). Rooms can be reserved directly with the hotel at 1-877-782-9444 or online at group link below.
The 2012 Rural Health Awards will be presented at the conference in October. Please consider someone in your community that goes the distance for improving the health of your neighbors. Look for a Call for Nominations by July 15, 2012.
Gold $1500 Exhibit Space, registration for 2 people, 2 year MRHA membership, full page ad and logo on website Silver $1000 Exhibit Space, registration for 2 people, 1 year MRHA membership, half page ad and logo on website Bronze $500 Exhibit Space, registration for 1 person, name listing and logo on website Exhibit $200
To sponsor or exhibit please fill out below application and send to Michelle Clark at mrha@allconet.org. Payment can be made by check or visa by using the paypal function below. Sponsorship and Exhibit Application
MRHA was pleased to host the 2011 Rural Health Conference November 3-4, 2011 in Ocean City, MD. Please visit 2011 Conference: Navigating Change By Connecting With Others to see posted presentations and agenda.
