http://healthyoregon.com/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2010 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The AHEC http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=621 Free unwanted and expired medications collectionSaturday, March 13Boys & Girls Clubs of Umpqua Valley10:00 a.m. = 2:00 p.m.(medications will ONLY be collected during this event date and time)WHAT TO BRING TO THE COLLECTION:Expired or unwanted prescription medicationsUnneeded over-the-counter medicinesDrugs tat didn't work for you, a family member, or petDrugs that are no longer usedMedicine from deceased family membersUnknown tablets and capsules(Leave all medications in their original containers if possible)Please do NOT bring thermometers, needles, or medical waste of any type.For more information contact UMPQUA PARTNERS -- for a drug-free future541.672.5905 ( So you have unwanted medications around your home?  Help protect your family, community, and the environment by properly disposing of them.  http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=621 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=607 WEATHERING the PERFECT STORM: challenges & changesJoin colleagues from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska at this 23rd annual gathering of rural health leaders and advocates to share strategies and cutting edge ideas, discuss innovations and out-of-the-box ideas, and share stories during these economic times that may be brewing the perfect storm.Our theme, Weathering the Perfect Storm: Challenges and Changes, is the perfect lead-in to our conference,” said John Hanson, 2010 conference chair and rural health specialist with the Washington State Department of Health. “There are forces converging on rural health care right now that hold the threat of disaster, yet it is under pressure like this that we find our best creative thinking. We hope you will join us as we gather some of the best thinkers and doers in our region and the nation to seek and to find the most effective ways to survive these trying times.”This year’s conference focus is on weathering economic challenges and changes through sharing proven tips, tools, methods or initiatives. Sessions will focus on an exchange of information about programs and innovative strategies that can be models for changing rural health and health care delivery at the state and regional levels.Each year approximately 300 rural health professionals and advocates gather to share and learn about collaborative rural models, innovative community projects, quality initiatives, and other underlying themes that shape the way business is conducted in rural health. The conference is designed to be of interest to a wide range of rural health advocates including rural clinicians, community leaders, administrators, board members, commissioners, policy makers, public health professionals, educators, and others.Plenary Speakers:NW Health Leaders Panel with representatives from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington will present hot topics from each state including native health, HIT, recruitment, access and economic impacts.Tom Locke, MD, MPH is the Health Officer for Clallam and Jefferson Counties in Washington and works actively with the three rural public hospital districts in his jurisdiction. Dr. Locke’s vision of health care reform focuses on an integration of public health and medical care systems to emphasize disease and injury prevention, universal access to critical health services, and accurate, timely community health status information. He believes the goal of a reformed system should be to improved community health not the amount of health care services delivered.Tim Skinner, MSEd at 3RNet (National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network), will present on recruitment, retention, the importance of partnering with the community, and workforce development. Call for Presentations Deadline Oct. 30th:A call for presentations went out in September for breakout sessions. For more information on presentation topics and submission guidelines go to http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/researchoutreach/AHEC/Reception:Enjoy the joint conference reception with colleagues from across the Northwest on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 which follows the NW Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference that same day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the same location.More Information:For more information on both conferences including exhibitor and sponsor opportunities, go online to http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/researchoutreach/AHEC/ or contact the Area Health Education Center of E. WA, WSU Extension at ahec@wsu.edu or 509.358.7640. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=607 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=608 WEATHERING the PERFECT STORM: challenges & changesJoin colleagues from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska at this 23rd annual gathering of rural health leaders and advocates to share strategies and cutting edge ideas, discuss innovations and out-of-the-box ideas, and share stories during these economic times that may be brewing the perfect storm.Our theme, Weathering the Perfect Storm: Challenges and Changes, is the perfect lead-in to our conference,” said John Hanson, 2010 conference chair and rural health specialist with the Washington State Department of Health. “There are forces converging on rural health care right now that hold the threat of disaster, yet it is under pressure like this that we find our best creative thinking. We hope you will join us as we gather some of the best thinkers and doers in our region and the nation to seek and to find the most effective ways to survive these trying times.”This year’s conference focus is on weathering economic challenges and changes through sharing proven tips, tools, methods or initiatives. Sessions will focus on an exchange of information about programs and innovative strategies that can be models for changing rural health and health care delivery at the state and regional levels.Each year approximately 300 rural health professionals and advocates gather to share and learn about collaborative rural models, innovative community projects, quality initiatives, and other underlying themes that shape the way business is conducted in rural health. The conference is designed to be of interest to a wide range of rural health advocates including rural clinicians, community leaders, administrators, board members, commissioners, policy makers, public health professionals, educators, and others.Plenary Speakers:NW Health Leaders Panel with representatives from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington will present hot topics from each state including native health, HIT, recruitment, access and economic impacts.Tom Locke, MD, MPH is the Health Officer for Clallam and Jefferson Counties in Washington and works actively with the three rural public hospital districts in his jurisdiction. Dr. Locke’s vision of health care reform focuses on an integration of public health and medical care systems to emphasize disease and injury prevention, universal access to critical health services, and accurate, timely community health status information. He believes the goal of a reformed system should be to improved community health not the amount of health care services delivered.Tim Skinner, MSEd at 3RNet (National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network), will present on recruitment, retention, the importance of partnering with the community, and workforce development. Call for Presentations Deadline Oct. 30th:A call for presentations went out in September for breakout sessions. For more information on presentation topics and submission guidelines go to http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/researchoutreach/AHEC/Reception:Enjoy the joint conference reception with colleagues from across the Northwest on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 which follows the NW Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference that same day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the same location.More Information:For more information on both conferences including exhibitor and sponsor opportunities, go online to http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/researchoutreach/AHEC/ or contact the Area Health Education Center of E. WA, WSU Extension at ahec@wsu.edu or 509.358.7640. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=608 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=591 The Annual Society for Neuroscience Oregon Chapter Meeting will be held on Friday, March 26th and Saturday March 27th 2010. The meeting will be held at McMenamin’s Hotel Oregon in McMinnville, OR.More information to come. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=591 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=592 The Annual Society for Neuroscience Oregon Chapter Meeting will be held on Friday, March 26th and Saturday March 27th 2010. The meeting will be held at McMenamin’s Hotel Oregon in McMinnville, OR.More information to come. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=592 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=593 This two-day conference will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services professionals in a wide variety of disciplines:Adult & Family CareHospiceHome HealthLong-term Care AdministrationSocial WorkMental HealthMedical IssuesNursingPharmacyNutrition & Registered DietitiansOccupational/Physical/Recreational TherapyNeighborhood Planning for Active LivingThis two-day conference will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services professionals in a wide variety of disciplines:Adult & Family Care                             Medical IssuesHospice                                                   NursingHome Health                                          PharmacyLong-term Care Administration        Social WorkNutrition & Registered Dieticians     Mental HealthOccupational/Physical/Recreational TherapyThe cost for this conference is as follows:$190 (2 days)$100 (1 day)$50 (current students)You may also contact Brandi Hall for more information: (541) 737-0954 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=593 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=594 This two-day conference will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services professionals in a wide variety of disciplines:Adult & Family CareHospiceHome HealthLong-term Care AdministrationSocial WorkMental HealthMedical IssuesNursingPharmacyNutrition & Registered DietitiansOccupational/Physical/Recreational TherapyNeighborhood Planning for Active LivingThis two-day conference will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services professionals in a wide variety of disciplines:Adult & Family Care                             Medical IssuesHospice                                                   NursingHome Health                                          PharmacyLong-term Care Administration        Social WorkNutrition & Registered Dieticians     Mental HealthOccupational/Physical/Recreational TherapyThe cost for this conference is as follows:$190 (2 days)$100 (1 day)$50 (current students)You may also contact Brandi Hall for more information: (541) 737-0954 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=594 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=595 See below contact for information. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=595 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=618 Oregon HOSA has promoted career opportunities in the health professions for 32 years! Future health care leaders will be experiencing three days of state competition, leadership development, teambuilding and high expectations!  HOSA members are secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students in pursuit of careers in the health professions, as well as health science instructors, health care professionals, friends of HOSA and alumni.  Oregon HOSA invites corporations, health care associations, fundraising companies, publishers, and health care suppliers to meet HOSA members who will be the nation’s future health care professionals, local Health Occupations/Health Science educators and administrators, and state staff. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=618 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=596 See below contact for information. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=596 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=619 Oregon HOSA has promoted career opportunities in the health professions for 32 years! Future health care leaders will be experiencing three days of state competition, leadership development, teambuilding and high expectations!  HOSA members are secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students in pursuit of careers in the health professions, as well as health science instructors, health care professionals, friends of HOSA and alumni.  Oregon HOSA invites corporations, health care associations, fundraising companies, publishers, and health care suppliers to meet HOSA members who will be the nation’s future health care professionals, local Health Occupations/Health Science educators and administrators, and state staff. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=619 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=620 Oregon HOSA has promoted career opportunities in the health professions for 32 years! Future health care leaders will be experiencing three days of state competition, leadership development, teambuilding and high expectations!  HOSA members are secondary, postsecondary, and collegiate students in pursuit of careers in the health professions, as well as health science instructors, health care professionals, friends of HOSA and alumni.  Oregon HOSA invites corporations, health care associations, fundraising companies, publishers, and health care suppliers to meet HOSA members who will be the nation’s future health care professionals, local Health Occupations/Health Science educators and administrators, and state staff. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=620 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=609 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=609 Wed, 05 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=610 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=610 Thu, 06 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=611 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=611 Fri, 07 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=612 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=612 Sat, 08 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=613 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=613 Sun, 09 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=614 Save the date!The dates are set for the next Small Rural Hospital Summit: May 5-7, 2010, at the Salem Conference Center. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=614 Mon, 10 May 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=597 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=597 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=598 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=598 Mon, 21 Jun 2010