SDAHO is excited to announce the Rural Health Leaders Conference will be live and in-person June 9 & 10 in Pierre, SD at Drifter’s Resort. This event will host rural health leaders from across the state to network and discuss South Dakota health care priorities, such as behavioral health, workforce, regulations, gaps in care and the future of healthcare infrastructure.
This conference is geared towards health leaders interested in improving rural health care. Continuing education contact hours will be provided to nursing home administrators.
Agenda:
Wednesday, June 9
- 12pm, Registration
- 1-2pm, American Hospital Association Federal Update
- 2:15-3:15pm, H-1B Rural Healthcare Grant Program
- 3:30-4:30pm, Sequential Intercept Model & Mental and Substance Use Disorders
- 5pm – Social
Thursday, June 10
- 8:30am, Models of Behavioral Health Care for Rural Communities
- 9:40am, Preparing Healthcare Facilities – Now and Into the Future
- 10:50am, Innovative Solutions Funded within Rural Communities
- 11:50am, Lunch
- 12:30pm, Office of Rural Health update
- 1:40pm, Life is a Marathon, So Double Tie Your Shoes, Elaine Doll Dunn
- Adjourn around 2:40pm
As we plan for this event, we are making the health and safety of our guests top priority. Seating will be social distanced and masks and sanitizer will be available for guests.
To learn more and register, click here.
