| ANNUAL RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE UPDATE: September 8, 2010
One Week Left of Early Bird Registration | Nominate a Rural Champion | Trade Show | Hotel Information | Conference Homepage | Register Now!
If you have not yet registered for CSRHA's 10th Annual Rural Health Conference, register now! This year's 10th Annual Rural Health Conference is scheduled for November 10-12, 2010 at the Hilton Arden West in Sacramento, CA. There is only one week left of Early Bird Registration. By registering today, you will instantly save $50. Early Bird Registration ends September 16, 2010.
In the midst National Health Reform, emerging technologies, opportunities for partnerships, and evidence-based research around public health’s most prominent issues, this Conference will ensure rural Californians receive the resources, tools and guidance needed to maximize their opportunities for advancing the health of their communities. This year's Conference will provide you with an opportunity for:
- NETWORKING: The conference will allow you to network with
rural health professionals, advocates, policy makers and providers.
- COLLABORATION: The conference will highlight successful cross-sector rural collaborations.
- BEST PRACTICES: The conference will ensure that attendees leave with the necessary tools, resources and best practice models for developing sustainable healthcare systems in
light of economic disruptions.
- ADVOCACY: The conference will ensure that you gain the tools to
effectively advocate on behalf of rural at the local, state and national level.
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE REFORM: The conference will serve as a venue to discuss and learn about National Health Reform from
an insider's perspective from those who work on Capitol Hill.
To view the Agenda for the Conference, click here.
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The California State Rural Health Association is requesting nominations for the 2010 Rural Champion Awards. These awards will be presented at the 10th Annual Rural Health Conference during the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 11:45am-1:00pm.
Honorees will receive an award from one of the following categories:
- Rural Champion in Community Leadership: The CSRHA Rural Champion in Community Leadership award recognizes members who have made a significant contribution to advancing rural health at the local or regional level. The recipient is recognized by peers for demonstrated leadership characteristics, commitment, and distinguished service.
- Rural Champion in Legislative Service: The CSRHA Rural Champion in Legislative Service award will be made to either public officials, their staff, or state advocates who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing rural health at the state level.
Please take a few moments to review the awards criteria, and nominate a deserving individual for each of the above award categories.
Nominations are due Thursday, September 30, 2010. Please fax the completed forms to (916) 453-0783 or email to: smeans@csrha.org.
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Are you interested in expanding your network with the leaders of California’s rural health
network statewide? If so, we hope you will join us as a sponsor and exhibitor to share your
products and services with our rural health leaders. Each year, more than 30 exhibitors and sponsors participate in our Annual Conference and Trade Show. The proceeds of this Conference go towards making CSRHA's mission of linking rural individuals and organizations together to facilitate information exchange, collaboration, and advocacy to promote healthy rural communities possible. This is your opportunity to be part of our mission and to support healthy rural communities, while also exposing your organization to over 200 rural health leaders from across the state.
Sponsors will receive complimentary
premier exhibit space at the conference and many promotional opportunities. And, for each
booth space, exhibiting organizations will receive 2-4 complimentary conference registration
badges based on sponsorship level ($730-$1460 value!). See attached information for details.
***Space is limited- confirm your booth today.
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CSRHA has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Hilton Arden West at a special discounted rate. For a single rate, reserve your room now for only $84, and for a double rate only $94! This rate has been reserved for the nights of Tuesday, November 9, 2010; Wednesday, November 10, 2010; and Thursday, November 11, 2010. To reserve your room please call 1-800-344-4321 by Tuesday, October 19, 2010 and identify yourself as a CA State Rural Health Association Conference attendee.
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We would like to thank our 2010 Conference Sponsors!
Please contact Shannon Means if you have any questions.

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