Our 3rd Annual Rural Health Conference is hosted by The University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing. This exciting event brings together rural health peers throughout Texas to discuss rural health issues and solutions. An array of speakers from rural hospitals, clinics, and organizations across Texas will provide valuable insights and unique solutions to problems identified in the Healthy Rural People 2030 initiative.
Conference Details
LOCATIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
Welcome & Networking | CONHI Smart Hospital, 3rd floor | 4-6 p.m.
The University of Texas at Arlington | Smart Hospital
701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019
Attendees learned more about UTA’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing, network, and got to know their peers in rural health care.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Rural Health Conference | Rio Grande and Carlisle | 8 am. – 5 p.m.
The University of Texas at Arlington | University Center
300 W. First Street, Arlington, TX 76019
The conference seeks to bring awareness to the identified issues of the Healthy Rural People 2030 initiative and provide solutions within the state of Texas. We will have speakers from rural hospitals, clinics, and organizations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Conference Affiliated Hotel/Lodging
We have partnered with the local hotel, Live by Loews for our conference this year! The hotel is right next to the new Rangers stadium in a prime location here in Arlington, TX. The room rate is $269 per night.
Please use the link below to register with our block room rate!
Parking
Parking will be available in lot F10 for the networking event on October 23, and F11, 38, & 39 for the conference on October 24.
Follow the link https://utarlington.aimsparking.com/permits/?cmd=new_event
Select “Department-Hosted Event”
Select “2024 Rural Health Conference”
Enter voucher code CRHN2024
Select permit type “(EVT-COMP) Fac/Staff Surface Lots”
Select the active date
Add vehicle info and confirm
Contact Hours
Contact hours are still being determined at this time. The 2023 annual conference awarded up to 7.5 contact hours for the nurse that sucessfully completed the activity. The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation.
Attire
Business casual dress.
Scholarships
Full scholarships are available for students, faculty/staff of UTA, and rural community members. To apply, please click the corresponding link to your which describes you.
Rural Health & Nursing Focused
Our conference has a focus on rural health and nursing in particular. Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (2019) estimated that there will be a deficit of 59,970 RN FTEs by 2030. Our goal is to work to combat these issues during our conference time and create unique ideas to bring equitable healthcare to our rural communities.
Unique Agenda
Our agenda includes speakers from around the country working in different areas of rural health care. As this year’s theme is focused on the Healthy Rural People 2030 Initiative, our speakers will be from a variety of areas focused on the top 20 issues identified.
Networking & Relationship Building
Our conference allows you to meet others working in rural health. Not only will you gain valuable information in our sessions, but also those attending the conference along side yourself!
Previous Speakers
Our previous speakers have included clinical faculty members, rural organization staff, and a variety of APRNs and RNs.
John Henderson
TORCH, President
Julie Hall, MSN, RN
Bassett Medical Center, CNO, VP of Nursing, BMC
Kim Moss-Linnear, PhD, MPA, CHES
Adjunct Professor, UTA Dept. of Kinesiology
Loren Fouch, LCSW
Millwood Hospital & The Excel Centers, CEO
Register Now!
Registration closes on October 9th. Reserve your spot today!