7th Annual NC AHEC Statewide Celebration of Rural Health Nursing Conference: Bridging the Gaps to Improve Access to Care

Description

As we continue to celebrate the unique role and essential service of nursing in rural healthcare, the NC AHEC Nurse Council welcomes you to join us for the 7th Annual NC AHEC Celebration of Rural Nursing Conference in honor of National Rural Health Day. This year we will address statewide healthcare network resources and pathways to improve access to care for your patients and families.

Our expert speaker faculty and panel members will be diverse in offering a variety of community health agencies and interprofessional service providers whose focus is prevention, primary care, improving public health and rural access. The learner will gain new knowledge of updated and new programs across North Carolina and how to gain utilization and agency partnership support in the communities you serve.

This conference is designed for all nurses who are serving vulnerable populations in under-resourced and rural areas and those interested in healthcare prevention, primary care, school health and community health for all ages across the continuum of holistic care of integrated behavioral and physical health.

Registration
Online registration is processed through the NW AHEC.
The blue register button will transfer you to NW AHEC website.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for registered nurses, advance practice providers, licensed practical nurses, community health workers, and care coordinators practicing in rural areas.

Objectives

• Explore and share innovative strategies and practices that can effectively bridge the gap in healthcare access in rural areas
• Facilitate collaboration between healthcare providers and community and statewide organizations to create a more supportive rural health environment
• Examine and learn from successful programs, initiatives, and models from various regions of the state that have significantly enhanced healthcare access in rural settings