http://healthyoregon.com/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2008 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=248 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=248 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=249 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=249 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=250 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=250 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=251 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=251 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=252 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=252 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=253 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=253 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=254 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=254 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=255 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=255 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=256 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=256 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=257 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=257 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=258 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=258 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=259 The goals and objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum to examine issues related to connecting the need for partnerships between economic development and rural health among minority and multi-cultural populations; to identify the environmental and developmental challenges faced by health care agencies seeking to serve rural minority and multicultural populations; to identify the barriers and/or challenges to linking economic development and health care to rural minority and multicultural populations; and to identify best practices and methodologies toward forging partnerships among economic development and rural minority and multicultural populations.One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed to benefit those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. The sessions will showcase new ways to look at promising traditional health practices and customs in rural minority and multicultural communities so they can be replicated in other practices. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=259 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=260 Hear first-hand about new federal policies and directly impact your rural community! The NRHA Policy Institute provides you an opportunity to directly participate in the American policy-making process with access to members of Congress, key public health officials, and nationally known health care experts. Not only will you be in the know with what will happen to rural health care in 2009… you will have helped shape it yourself!  2009...Even More Important than Usual During the 2009 Policy Institute - NRHA needs you to join them more than most years!  The 2009 Policy Institute will be a week after the Presidential inauguration.  This provides the opportunity to be the first health association to work with a new Congress and new administration.  By being first "out of the gate," NRHA has an unique opportunity to help set the agenda and make sure rural health is strongly supported! http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=260 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=261 Hear first-hand about new federal policies and directly impact your rural community! The NRHA Policy Institute provides you an opportunity to directly participate in the American policy-making process with access to members of Congress, key public health officials, and nationally known health care experts. Not only will you be in the know with what will happen to rural health care in 2009… you will have helped shape it yourself!  2009...Even More Important than Usual During the 2009 Policy Institute - NRHA needs you to join them more than most years!  The 2009 Policy Institute will be a week after the Presidential inauguration.  This provides the opportunity to be the first health association to work with a new Congress and new administration.  By being first "out of the gate," NRHA has an unique opportunity to help set the agenda and make sure rural health is strongly supported! http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=261 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=262 Hear first-hand about new federal policies and directly impact your rural community! The NRHA Policy Institute provides you an opportunity to directly participate in the American policy-making process with access to members of Congress, key public health officials, and nationally known health care experts. Not only will you be in the know with what will happen to rural health care in 2009… you will have helped shape it yourself!  2009...Even More Important than Usual During the 2009 Policy Institute - NRHA needs you to join them more than most years!  The 2009 Policy Institute will be a week after the Presidential inauguration.  This provides the opportunity to be the first health association to work with a new Congress and new administration.  By being first "out of the gate," NRHA has an unique opportunity to help set the agenda and make sure rural health is strongly supported! http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=262 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=275 The Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing, Science & Engineering programs, Allied Health programs, and College of Pharmacy (joint program with OSU) invite college students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and science professions to attend their educational and interactive conference.Conference Objectives:Encourage diverse students to enter the health and science professions.Provide students with insight on healthcare and science professions in medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, medical informatics, biomedical research, dietetics & nutrition and pharmacy.Provide admission processes and other relevant information.Introduce students to OHSU educational programs, faculty, facilities and resources.Promote bicultural/bilingual prospective health and science providers. February 20, 20099:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.OHSU Old Library AuditoriumTo request for registration form or more information, contact the Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at 503-494-5657 or e-mail cedma@ohsu.edu.  Capacity is on first come basis.  Registration deadline is January 20, 2009.www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversityOHSU is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution.  http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=275 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=263 Plan to join your Critical Access Hospital (CAH) colleagues from around the Northwest at this one-day conference designed specifically for CAH administrators, staff, clinicians and board members. Experts will present on quality/performance improvement, finance, patient safety, CMS, the federal update, and more.Come learn, share, plan and maximize opportunities offered through the Critical Access Hospital designation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 18, 2009 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park in Spokane, WA. This year’s theme is Looking Forward: Quality, Safety, Facilities which will be reflected in breakout session presentations. Tom Morris, Associate Administrator Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Administration will open the conference with the federal landscape for CAHs.Plan to stay and network at the joint conference reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. co-hosted with the NW Regional Rural Health Conference, which follows the NW CAH Conference March 19-20 at the same location.Watch for the attendee brochure and online registration by the end of January 2009 at www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu or call the Area Health Education Center of E. WA, WSU Extension at 509.358.7640 or ahec@wsu.edu.This conference is produced by state offices of rural health for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=263 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=264 Planting the Seeds: Transforming Rural Health through Local Programs and StrategiesJoin colleagues from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska at this 22nd 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 success stories of small efforts that have grown larger.This year’s conference focus is on small initiatives that led to better community health through program expansion, larger health systems change, policy implementation, and other community-based programs that grew into larger initiatives at regional, state or national levels.Sessions will focus on an exchange of information about local community programs and strategies that can be models for changing rural health and health care delivery at the state and regional levels.Each year more than 200 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 the area of 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 SpeakersCarl Hammerschlag, MD, CPAEDr. Carl Hammerschlag is an expert on how people and organizations thrive in rapidly changing times. His insight on the importance of sustaining connections and building community is inspirational.Scott Ekblad, Director, Oregon Office of Rural HealthMr. Ekblad will discuss how to ready your community for recruitment and retention of health care providers.NW Health Leaders PanelAlaska: Beth Landon, President National Rural Health Association; Director Alaska Center for Rural Health-AHECIdaho: Ted Epperly, MD, President American Academy of Family PhysiciansMontana: Kristin Juliar, Director Montana AHEC & Office Rural HealthOregon: Paul McGinnis, Community Health, Quality and Practice Development Director at OR Rural Practice-based Research NetworkWashington: Mary Looker, CEO, WA Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers Call for Presentations Deadline Oct. 24thA call for presentations went out in September for breakout sessions. For more information on presentation topics and submission guidelines go to www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu.ReceptionEnjoy the joint conference reception with colleagues from across the Northwest on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 which follows the NW Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference that same day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the same location. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=264 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=265 Planting the Seeds: Transforming Rural Health through Local Programs and StrategiesJoin colleagues from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska at this 22nd 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 success stories of small efforts that have grown larger.This year’s conference focus is on small initiatives that led to better community health through program expansion, larger health systems change, policy implementation, and other community-based programs that grew into larger initiatives at regional, state or national levels.Sessions will focus on an exchange of information about local community programs and strategies that can be models for changing rural health and health care delivery at the state and regional levels.Each year more than 200 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 the area of 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 SpeakersCarl Hammerschlag, MD, CPAEDr. Carl Hammerschlag is an expert on how people and organizations thrive in rapidly changing times. His insight on the importance of sustaining connections and building community is inspirational.Scott Ekblad, Director, Oregon Office of Rural HealthMr. Ekblad will discuss how to ready your community for recruitment and retention of health care providers.NW Health Leaders PanelAlaska: Beth Landon, President National Rural Health Association; Director Alaska Center for Rural Health-AHECIdaho: Ted Epperly, MD, President American Academy of Family PhysiciansMontana: Kristin Juliar, Director Montana AHEC & Office Rural HealthOregon: Paul McGinnis, Community Health, Quality and Practice Development Director at OR Rural Practice-based Research NetworkWashington: Mary Looker, CEO, WA Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers Call for Presentations Deadline Oct. 24thA call for presentations went out in September for breakout sessions. For more information on presentation topics and submission guidelines go to www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu.ReceptionEnjoy the joint conference reception with colleagues from across the Northwest on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 which follows the NW Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference that same day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the same location. http://healthyoregon.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=265 Fri, 20 Mar 2009