
NRHA 48th Annual Rural Health Conference
May 19-23, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
Stratis Health is proud to present at the National Rural Health Association 48th Annual Rural Health and Rural Health Access Conferences, which, along with associated events, constitutes the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the country.
- Monday, May 19, 2025, 2:45-4 p.m. (ET)
Concurrent Session 1B- Advancing Leadership for Health Equity
To make health care more accessible and equitable, health care leaders must understand population health and be culturally competent for the rural communities they serve. Concepts that create actionable plans for embedding strong, equitable roles and processes are essential to advancing leadership at all levels. Participants will gain strategies to engage boards in health equity efforts, develop processes for effective community engagement, and enhance communication to address key population health concepts and value-based care models. - Presenter:
- Sarah Brinkman, MBA, MA, CPHQ, Stratis Health, Senior Program Manager
- Advancing Leadership for Health Equity
- Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:30- 4:45 p.m. (ET)
Concurrent Session 6A- Rural Community Strategies to Address Opioid Use Disorder
This session describes rural-relevant multi-modal approaches to address opioid use disorder (OUD), including addressing stigma, training clinicians and care teams, improving law enforcement and correctional approaches to OUD, and engaging community members. The session shares successful strategies and tools that can be rapidly replicated or adapted. - Presenter:
- Erin Foss, RN, CARN, CCHP, Stratis Health, Clinical Subject Matter Expert, Addiction Medicine
- Rural Community Strategies to Address Opioid Use Disorder