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The following provides a listing of past health and/or human services events. If you have an event that you would like to add, please complete this form.

Date(s) Event
Nov 19, 2009

ARRA and Rural Broadband Partnership Opportunities
2:00-3:13 p.m. EST Register online through NACo
National Association of Counties
Webinar
Erik Johnston
202.942.4230

 
Nov 19, 2009

CMS Hospital & Hospital Quality Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 34708559
Persons participating by phone do not need to RSVP.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Nov 19, 2009

HIT Standards Committee Advisory Meeting
This meeting is open to the public.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Holiday Inn-Capitol
Washington, DC
Judy Sparrow
202.205.4528
judy.sparrow@hhs.gov

 
Nov 19, 2009

The Joint Commission and Other Regulations on Cultural Competence in Healthcare - Is Your Organization Prepared?
Quality Interactions
FREE webinar
3:00 PM Eastern
Sarah Rogalewski
srogalewski@qualityinteractions.org

 
Nov 18 - 19, 2009

NOSORH Annual Meeting
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Hilton Garden Inn
Austin, TX
Theresa Cruz
512.936.6719
tcruz@orca.state.tx.us

 
Nov 18, 2009

Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship and Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Technical Assistance Conference Call
10 am Eastern
Register
888.769.8716 (toll free)
Phone: 517.308.9041 (toll)
Passcode 8448177
Health Resources and Services Administration
Conference Call Only

 
Nov 18, 2009

Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship and Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Technical Assistance Conference Call
1 pm Eastern
888.469.0935 (toll free)
212.287.1834 (toll)
Passcode 2447656
Register

Health Resources and Services Administration
Conference Call Only

 
Nov 17, 2009

Face-to-Face Workshop: Making the Most of Evaluation / Advocacy Skills
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Austin, TX
Donna Pfaendtner
586.336.4627
dpanosorh@comcast.net

 
Nov 17, 2009

Meeting of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The meeting will be open to the public, limited only by space available.
Meetings will by conference call.
Please RSVP to receive the call-in information.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Conference call line will be available
Mara Vanderslice
202.260.1931
mara.vanderslice@hhs.gov

 
Nov 17, 2009

Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern Time
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID. 34706357
Persons participating by phone do not need to RSVP
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Nov 16, 2009

Health IT Certification Training: CPEHR, CPHIE, & CPHIT Training
Health Information Exchange
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Baltimore, MD
800.684.4549
registration@HealthITCertification.com

 
Nov 15 - 17, 2009

2009 Joint Conference: Changing Times, Changing Strategies. Working Together to Strengthen the Safety Net
Virginia Association of Free Clinics
Virginia Rural Health Association
Homestead Resort
Hot Springs, VA
Beth O'Connor
boconnor@vcom.vt.edu

 
Nov 14 - 15, 2009

Remote Area Medical Foundation Free Clinic
Remote Area Medical Foundation
Union Co. H.S.
Maynardville, TN
865.579.1530
ram@ramusa.org

 
Nov 13, 2009

Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality
The meeting is open to the public.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Eisenberg Conference Center, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Rockville, MD
Deborah Queenan
301.427.1330

 
Nov 12 - 14, 2009

Council of State Governments 2009 Annual Conference
Council of State Governments
La Quinta Exibit Hall
La Quinta, CA
800.800.1910

 
Nov 12 - 14, 2009

Meeting of the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps
The meeting will be open to the public.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center
Rockville, MD
Albert Perrine
301.443.4543
aperrine@hrsa.gov

 
Nov 12 - 14, 2009

Wisconsin AgriSafe Training - Agricultural Medicine: The Core Course
Marshfield Clinic
Ben R. Lawton Center
Marshfield, WI
Kristi Fisher
866.312.3002
kfisher@agrisafe.org

 
Nov 12 - 13, 2009

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry
The meeting will be open to the public.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center
Rockville, MD
Jerilyn K. Glass
301.443.6190

 
Nov 12, 2009

Rural Health Care Program Monthly Outreach Conference Call
Participants may begin calling in 10 minutes before the call begins.
Phone Number: 1.800.240.9939
Pass Code: 6772932# (be sure to press the pound key after entering the numbers)
Universal Service Administrative Company
Conference Call Only
800.229.5476

 
Nov 12, 2009

Special Open Door Forum on 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative
2:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m. Eastern
To participate, dial 1.800.837.1935 and reference conference ID 31712023.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Conference Call Only

 
Nov 10, 2009

CMS Conference Call on Section 1135 Waivers
2pm‐3pm Eastern
Call: 1.800.837.1935
Conference ID: 3H1N1
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Conference Call Only

 
Nov 10, 2009

Listening Session on Medicare Physician Resource Use Measurement Program
Registration opened on September 25, 2009 and must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on November 3, 2009.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Main auditorium of the Central Building of the Centers for Med
Baltimore, MD
Colleen Bruce
410.786.5529
colleen.bruce@cms.hhs.gov

 
Nov 10, 2009

Town Hall Meeting on Rural Health
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Lexington, MO
Barbara Brendel
573.526.9687
Barbara.Brendel@dhss.mo.gov

 
Nov 9 - 13, 2009

NNAEMSA 2009 18th Annual Educational Conference
National Native American EMS Association
The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Linda Squirrel
605.484.8260
linda-squirrel@cherokee.org

 
Nov 9 - 11, 2009

Health IT Certification Training
Health Information Exchange
UCLA School of Public Health
Los Angeles, CA
800.684.4549
registration@HealthITCertification.com

 
Nov 9 - 10, 2009

Kansas MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success
Center for Rural Affairs
Ramada Convention Center
Hays, KS
Joy Marshall
402.614.5558
joym@cfra.org

 
Nov 9 - 10, 2009

Texas Rural Health Forum
Texas Office of Rural Community Affairs
Hyatt Regency Austin
Austin, TX
512.465.1057
registrar@tha.org

 
Nov 7 - 11, 2009

137th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition
American Public Health Association
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
annualmeeting@apha.org

 
Nov 5 - 7, 2009

SOPHE 60th Annual Meeting
Society for Public Health Education
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
202.408.9804
info@sophe.org

 
Nov 5 - 6, 2009

2009 Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference
Oregon Office of Rural Health
Gleneden Beach
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, OR
503.494.4450
ruralweb@ohsu.edu

 
Nov 5 - 6, 2009

Meeting of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Ronald Reagan Building, The International Trade Center
Washington, DC
202.220.3700

 
Nov 5 - 6, 2009

Mississippi Rural Health Association Annual Conference
Missouri Rural Health Association
Sam's Town
Tunica, MS
601.898.3001
mississippirural@bellsouth.net

 
Nov 5 - 6, 2009

The 2009 AICR Research Conference on Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity & Cancer
American Institute for Cancer Research
Capital Hilton Hotel
Washington, DC
Research Department
202.328.7744
research@aicr.org

 
Nov 5, 2009

CMS 'Town Hall Meeting' on 935 Appeals Process
To pre-register for the call, email medicareoverpayments@cms.hhs.gov
1-3:30 p.m. Eastern
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

 
Nov 4 - 5, 2009

2009 Tri-State Health Information Technology (HIT) Conference
Indiana Rural Health Association
Primo West Banquet and Conference Center
Plainfield, IN
Susan Gofourth
812.478.3919 ext.228
sgofourth@indianarha.org

 
Nov 4 - 5, 2009

9th Transforming Healthcare through Health IT Summit
Institute for Health Technology Transformation
Sofitel Los Angeles
Beverly Hills, CA
Barry Upbin
561.277.9451
info@ihealthtran.com

 
Nov 4 - 5, 2009

Idaho RHC & CAH Conference
Idaho State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport in Boise
Boise, ID
Stephanie Hansen
HansenS@dhw.idaho.gov

 
Nov 4, 2009

2009 Invitational Symposium and National Healthcare Leadership Award
National Center for Healthcare Leadership
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Chicago, IL
Michael Robertson
312.755.5017
mrobertson@nchl.org

 
Nov 4, 2009

Eighth Special Open Door Forum on DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Eastern
To participate dial 1.800.837.1935
Reference conference ID 23045924
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Conference Call Only

 
Nov 4, 2009

Today’s Topics in Health Disparities: Is the Health Care System Ready for Health Reform?
1 p.m. Eastern
Kaiser Family Foundation
Interactive webcast
650.854.9400

 
Nov 3 - 6, 2009

Faces of a Healthy Future: National Conference to End Health Disparities II
Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities
Twin Quarters
Winston-Salem, NC
Laura Sharpe
704.376.1943
lsharpe@tribblecreativegroup.com

 
Nov 3 - 4, 2009

Promoting Wellness: An Integrated Approach to Homeless Service Delivery
Homeless Resource Center
FREE Regional Training
St. Cloud Civic Center
St. Cloud, MN
jstratton@center4si.com

 
Nov 3, 2009

Rural Health Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 34703175
Persons participating by phone are not required to RSVP
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Nov 1 - 2, 2009

Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
The meeting will be open to the public.
Health Resources and Services Administration
Hilton Hotel
Rockville, MD
Gladys Cate
301.594.0367

 
Oct 30, 2009

12th Annual New England Rural Health RoundTable Symposium
New England Rural Health RoundTable
Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
Portland, ME
Marion J Pawlek
603.643.2800
mjpawlek@joimail.com

 
Oct 30, 2009

22nd Annual Idaho Conference on Health Care
Idaho State University
Idaho State University, Pond Student Union Bldg.
Pocatello, ID
Victoria Bañales
208.282.1049
banavict@isu.edu

 
Oct 30, 2009

Management of Chronic Disease in the Older Patient: 10th Geriatric Update for Primary Care Providers Conference (Course 10003)
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Clarion Meridian Hotel and Conference Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Jan Quayle
405.271.2350
jan-quayle@ouhsc.edu

 
Oct 30, 2009

Rural Health: Laying the Foundation for Health Reform?
Alliance for Health Reform
Columbus Club at Union Station
Washington, DC
202.789.2300
info@allhealth.org

 
Oct 29 - 30, 2009

10th Annual CAH Conference
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Boyne Mountain All Seasons Resort
Boyne Falls, MI
Steve Shotwell
517.355.7758
shotwe14@msu.edu

 
Oct 29, 2009

HIT Standards Committee's Implementation Workgroup Meeting
This meeting is open to the public.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
Judy Sparrow
202.205.4528
judy.sparrow@hhs.gov

 
Oct 29, 2009

Medicare Provider Feedback Group Town Hall Meeting
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Main auditorium of the central building of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Baltimore, MD
Colette Shatto
410.786.6932
MFG@cms.hhs.gov

 
Oct 27 - 29, 2009

Flex Program Workshop
There is no charge for the Workshop.
Rural Health Resource Center Technical Assistance and Services Center
Location to be determined
Duluth, MN
Nicole Clement
218.727.9390
tasc@ruralcenter.org

 
Oct 27 - 28, 2009

Meeting of a Public Advisory Committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
The meeting will be open to the public.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
Judy Sparrow
202.205.4528
judy.sparrow@hhs.gov

 
Oct 27, 2009

NOSORH Webinar: Managing Conflict:
2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Webinar only
Donna Pfaendtner
586.336.4627
dpanosorh@comcast.net

 
Oct 26, 2009

Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults - 2 day Leader Training
Massachusetts Office of Rural Health
Barnstable Senior Center
Hyannis, MA
Molly Butler
413.586.7525 x1148
Molly.Butler@state.ma.us

 
Oct 23, 2009

7th Annual American Indian Health Research Conference
University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Canad Inns Hotel & Destination Center
Grand Forks, ND
Kylie Nissen
701.777.5380
knissen@medicine.nodak.edu

 
Oct 23, 2009

Town Hall Meeting on End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required and attendance is limited to space available.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Main auditorium at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Baltimore, MD
Jean-Marie Moore or Brenda Hudson
410.786.8974

 
Oct 22, 2009

2009 Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative's Annual Summit
Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Edwina Rogers
202.724.3332
erogers@pcpcc.net

 
Oct 22, 2009

Building Online Communities for Citizen Engagement
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
USA.gov
Webinar

 
Oct 22, 2009

Colorado Health Professions Workforce Summit
Colorado Rural Health Center
Doubletree Denver Tech Hotel
Greenwood Village, CO
Andrea Williams
303.832.7493
aw@coruralhealth.org

 
Oct 22, 2009

InSOPHE Fall Workshop: Addressing the Obesity Epidemic in the Heartland
Society for Public Health Education
Purdue University, Stewart Center Room 314
West Lafayette, IN
Amber Simons
765.494.6475
asimons@purdue.edu

 
Oct 22, 2009

Issues to Action Leadership Collaborative: Diversity Leadership Cultural Competency
National Center for Healthcare Leadership
Webcast
Catherine Maji
312.755.7070
CMaji@nchl.org

 
Oct 21 - 22, 2009

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health
This meeting is open to the public
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Doubletree Hotel
Washington, DC
Monica A. Baltimore
240.453.2882

 
Oct 21, 2009

CMS Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
There are 2 ways to participate, onsite or by phone.
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 31208403
Persons participating by phone are not required to RSVP.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Oct 21, 2009

Rural Health Clinic Fall Workshop
Indiana Rural Health Association
Holiday Inn and Conference Center
Columbus, IN
Dana Stidham
812.343.2030
dstidham@indianarha.org

 
Oct 21, 2009

Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Call
Topic: H1N1 Flu
2:00 pm Eastern
Toll free: 1-877-757-0918
Conference passcode: 795445
National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Conference Call Only
866.306.1961
info@narhc.org

 
Oct 19 - 23, 2009

National Health Education Week 2009
"Let’s Dish: Food Safety at the Table"
Society for Public Health Education
202.408.9804
info@sophe.org