Northeast Minnesota Healthcare Forum

Minnesota's Innovative Solutions for Improving Rural Health Care Access

February 19, 2010
9:00 AM - Noon
Northeast Service Cooperative
5525 Emerald Avenue
Mt. Iron, MN 55768

Session Topics Include:

• Overview of the Center for Rural Mental Health Studies,
• Innovations in Oral Health - Dental Therapist,
• Minnesota Community Application Assistance Program

Northeast Minnesota Health Care Forums are funded by Iron Range Resources and coordinated by the Rural Health Resource Center in Duluth, MN. The purpose of these Forums is to encourage regional communication, participation and cooperation regarding the health care challenges in the region. The Forum is open to regional representatives from educational institutions, health care facilities, economic development and other related public agencies. There is no cost to attend.

Please RSVP to Kim Nordin by Friday, February 12, 2010 at knordin@ruralcenter.org or (218) 727-9390 ext. 237. An invitation letter, agenda and driving directions will follow closer to February 19th.

Alaska's Rural Health Conference

April 28-30, 2010
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Anchorage, AK

The conference will provide participants with tools to assist their work in rural health, provide an opportunity to network with peers, and take advantage of the latest information from exhibitors. More information at http://www.arhc2010.com/.