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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
May 13 - Mar 13, 2010

More about the PSPC Learning Session Two: Creating a Shared National Learning Experience
Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative Two technical calls (March 17 & 18)will be held to hear more about the technical requirements and expectations.
Locations to be determined

 
Mar 16, 2010

Coffee with Coker: Physician Alignment Strategies for Critical Access Hospitals
The Coker Group
Webinar (Free)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Webinar
Kimberly Shaw
678.280.9690
kimshaw@cokergroup.comhttp://cokergroup.com/coffee/

 
Mar 16, 2010

Virginia Rural Workforce Summit
Virginia State Rural Health Plan
Institute Conference Center
Danville, VA
Aileen Harris
804.864.7436
Aileen.Harris@vdh.virginia.gov

 
Mar 15, 2010

International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine Conference Call
4:00 pm US Central Time
You must register to participate in the call by noon US Central Time on Friday, March 12th.
International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine and Rural Health Care Delivery
Conference Call Only

 
Mar 12, 2010

Dexter Town Hall Meeting on Rural Health
Missouri Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Hosted by the Lighthouse Christian Center
Time: 4:00 p.m.
A link is available at http://www.morha.org/ for Missouri residents to provide input through an electronic survey.
Lighthouse Christian Center
Dexter, MO
Barbara Brendel
573.526.9687
Barbara.Brendel@dhss.mo.gov

 
Mar 12, 2010

Southern California Rural Roundtable
California State Rural Health Association
Hahn University Center, Room 107
San Diego, CA
Shannon Means
smeans@csrha.org

 
Mar 12, 2010

Work Based Learning for Behavioral Health Workers in Rural Areas
9:00-10:30 (Alaska Standard Time)
Please check back on Thursday, March 11th for specific instructions for this webinar.
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Webinar only
303.541.0200

 
Mar 11, 2010

CMS Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Long-Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1-800-837-1935
Reference Conference ID: 49633229
Persons participating by phone are not required to RSVP.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Mar 11, 2010

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
rhc-admin@universalservice.org

 
Mar 10, 2010

CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 49632727
Persons participating by phone are not required to RSVP.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Mar 9, 2010

CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum
2:00PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 49631365
Persons participating by phone are not required to RSVP.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Mar 9, 2010

Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
This meeting is open to the public.
There will also be a conference call line available for those who cannot attend the meeting in person.
President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The White House complex
Washington, DC
Mara Vanderslice
mvanderslice@who.eop.gov

 
Mar 6 - 7, 2010

Remote Area Medical Foundation Free Clinic
Remote Area Medical Foundation
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
865.579.1530
ram@ramusa.org

 
Mar 4 - 5, 2010

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

 
Mar 4, 2010

"Spring Into Quality" Symposium for Rural Health Care Providers
Indiana Rural Health Association
Primo West Banquet & Conference Center
Plainfield, IN
Susan Gofourth
812.478.3919 ext 228
sgofourth@indianarha.org

 
Mar 4, 2010

CMS Hospital & Hospital Quality Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID: 49630715
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Mar 4, 2010

Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance National Teleconference
CMS Speakers Discuss "Meaningful Use" Proposed Standards for RHCs to Receive EHR Incentive Payments
4:00pm Eastern
Toll free: 1.866.237.3252
Conference passcode: 106029 Participation in this teleconference is free of charge.
National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Conference call line will be available
info@narhc.org

 
Mar 3 - 5, 2010

Health IT Certification Training
Health Information Exchange
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
Washington, DC
800.684.4549
registration@HealthITCertification.com

 
Mar 3, 2010

Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop
Kids on Campus
Margaret M. Walter Hall Rotunda at Ohio University
Athens, OH
740.566.8543

 
Mar 2 - 3, 2010

Meeting of the Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Robert Taylor Room at the Carnegie Hotel
Johnson City, TN
Christina White
202.461.7100
rural.health.inquiry@va.gov

 
Mar 2, 2010

Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
2:00 PM Eastern
To participate by phone: Dial: 1.800.837.1935
Reference Conference ID. 49629271
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC

 
Mar 1 - 3, 2010

2010 Washington Policy Conference
National Association of Development Organizations
Marriott Crystal Gateway
Washington, DC
202.624.7806
INFO@NADO.ORG

 
Feb 27, 2010

WebEXpert Call: Rural HIT Challenges and Strategies
1:00 - 2:00 Eastern
Duration: 60 Minutes
Cost: $99.00
Rural Health Innovation Collaborative
Conference Call Only
Sally Trnka
218.727.9390 ex 233
strnka@ruralcenter.org

 
Feb 25 - 26, 2010

Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
This meeting is open to the public.
The dial-in number for both call meeting dates is:
800.857.8628
Passcode 9789555.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Conference Call Only
Mara Vanderslice
mvanderslice@who.eop.gov

 
Feb 25, 2010

Free AgriSafe Webinar Series- Musculoskeletal Injuries in Agriculture
12-1 PM Central Time
AgriSafe Network
Webinar only
Stacey Jenkins
sjenkins@agrisafe.org

 
Feb 25, 2010

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Webinar: Learn About Funding and Resources to Help Feed Hungry Children Living in Rural Areas
Free webinar
11:00am-12:00pm Eastern
This session will be available via Microsoft Office LiveMeeting (Webinar) and is free for all participants. You will need access to a phone line and a computer with internet access for this webinar. To participate, please complete the online registration HERE: http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g426e9
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Webinar only
Emily Buckham Buday
703.605.0772
emily.buckham@fns.usda.gov

 
Feb 24, 2010

HIT Standards Committee Advisory Meeting
This meeting is open to the public.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
OMNI Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC
Judith Sparrow
202.205.4528
judy.sparrow@hhs.gov

 
Feb 24, 2010

WebEXpert Call: Rural HIT Challenges and Strategies
3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern
Rural Health Innovations
Web Conference Only
Sally Trnka
218.727.9390
rhi@ruralcenter.org

 
Feb 23 - 24, 2010

Nebraska MarketPlace 2010
Center for Rural Affairs
Ramada Inn Convention Center
Kearney, NE
Joy Marshall
402.614.5558
joym@cfra.org

 
Feb 23, 2010

Bowling Green Town Hall Meeting on Rural Health
Missouri Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Hosted by Pike Community Care Partnership
Time: 1:30 p.m.
A link is available at http://www.morha.org/ for Missouri residents to provide input through an electronic survey.
Home Health Office in the Square
Bowling Green, MO
Barbara Brendel
573.526.9687
Barbara.Brendel@dhss.mo.gov

 
Feb 23, 2010

Compliance with BAA Requirements & Implementing Breach Notification – Lessons Learned
12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. Central
Fee: $99
Hipaacow.org
Webinar
Wendy Ellwein
920.261.6401
admin2@hipaacow.org

 
Feb 23, 2010

Teleconference on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Dial: 866.501.5502
Reference conference ID: 58353012.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Conference Call Only

 
Feb 22 - 23, 2010

24th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse Texas
Sheraton Dallas
Dallas, TX
512.250.8438
pcatx@preventchildabusetexas.org

 
Feb 20 - 21, 2010

Remote Area Medical Foundation Free Clinic
Remote Area Medical Foundation
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN
865.579.1530
ram@ramusa.org

 
Feb 18, 2010

Entrepreneurial Coaching--From Crisis to Economic Growth
Registration cut-off will be on 2/15/2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Central)
Webinars are 59.99 each or purchase all 5 for $250.
Heartland Center for Leadership Development
Webinar
800.927.1115
info@heartlandcenter.info

 
Feb 18, 2010

Vanpool Webinar Series - The Commuter Tax Benefit: A Federal Incentive for Vanpool Riders and Their Employers
2:00-3:15 p.m. Eastern
Link: http://ctaa.acrobat.com/vanpool2/
Conference Number: 1-866-244-8528
Participant Code: 436867
Note: Webinar is limited to 100 participants
Community Transportation Association of America
Webinar
800.891.0590

 
Feb 17 - 19, 2010

Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
The meeting will be open to the public.
Office of Rural Health Policy
The Sofitel Lafayette Square
Washington, DC
Michele Pray Gibson
301.443.0835

 
Feb 16 - 19, 2010

2010 Public Health Preparedness Summit
National Association of County and City Health Officials
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
Jack Herrmann
phprep@naccho.org