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ANNUAL RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE UPDATE: September 28, 2010

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FINAL Call for Awards- Nominate a Rural Champion!

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. If you have not yet registered, register now. We look forward for you to join us in honoring individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to improving health in rural California.

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.

2009 Awardees

Pictured above are the 2009 Rural Champions: Herrmann Spetzler, Open Door Community Health Centers, Rural Champion in Community Leadership; Senator Lois Wolk, Rural Champion in Legislative Service; David Yarbrough, Briggs Gridley Memorial Hospital, Rural Champion in Community Leadership; and, Peter Van Houten, MD, Sierra Family Medical Clinic Inc., Rural Champion in Community Leadership. To view a brief clip of last year's awards ceremony please click here.

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Hotel Information:

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!

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Sierra Health Foundation Packard Health Net
APEX Prognosis Clinicians Telemed Logo
USDA BKD  

Please contact Shannon Means if you have any questions.

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