Forum on Rural Population Health
The 2025 Forum will be held in person May 19-21, 2025, at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center in Seaside, Oregon.
ORH is also offering a Pre-Forum connection space, which is included in registration, and will be held from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, before the Forum begins at 1 p.m. Learn more about the Pre-Forum connection space here.
Registration is now open!
Join us for the Forum on Rural Population Health, an annual event dedicated to enhancing community health in rural Oregon. This gathering brings together health care professionals, community leaders and experts from across the health continuum to share best practices, innovative models and proven strategies for improving health and reducing disparities.
The Forum's mission is to support rural communities by providing space to learn about tools, resources, emerging research and innovative models to address pressing health challenges, improve outcomes and promote community well-being. Whether you're a health care provider, community-based organization or public health leader, this event is designed to foster collaboration and inspire actionable solutions for creating lasting change in rural Oregon.
If you're committed to transforming the health landscape in rural Oregon and want to learn from leaders who are driving meaningful progress, join this year’s Forum and be part of this vital conversation for a healthier, more inclusive future in rural Oregon.
Forum themes and focus areas:
- Advancing social factors that influence health in rural communities;
- Collaborative efforts across health care systems and community organizations;
- Overcoming systemic barriers to access and care in rural areas;
- Innovative programs and models with proven impact; and
- Research with direct applicability to rural populations and actionable next steps.
The Forum welcomes attendees from across the health care continuum, including health care workers and administrators, Coordinated Care Organizations, community-based organizations, local and state officials, local leaders, policymakers, public health officials and anyone invested in strengthening rural community health.
The Forum is an evolution of the Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon, and will allow ORH to focus more expansively and inclusively on key population health issues affecting rural communities. ORH maintains a strong commitment to rural older adults and will emphasize presentations that address this topic through a specialized aging track.
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Registration
Registration is now open and costs $285.
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please email Stepha Dragoon | dragoon@ohsu.edu.
Hotels
ORH has booked a few blocks at hotels close by. Check out the hotel block information here.
Forum schedule overview
Monday May 19
- 10:30 a.m. Pre-Forum connection space - flyer
- 1 p.m. Forum official start time
- 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Happy hour and snacks
- 6 p.m. Day ends
Tuesday May 20
- 9 a.m. Day begins
- 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Breakfast provided
- 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Lunch provided
- 3:15 p.m. Snack break
- 4:50 p.m. Day ends
Wednesday May 21
- 9 a.m. Day begins
- 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Breakfast provided
- 12:45 p.m. Forum concludes
Sponsor the Forum
Would your organization like to partner with the 2025 Forum? Check out the partner information sheet and complete the partnership form. Once the form is submitted, ORH will follow up with the next steps. If you have questions, contact Stepha Dragoon | dragoon@ohsu.edu.
Contact
Stepha Dragoon | dragoon@ohsu.edu
2024 Virtual Forum on Rural Population Health & Health Equity
2024 Virtual Forum
Welcome Remarks | Stepha Dragoon
A Population Health Impact Pyramid for Health Care
Presenter: Philip M. Alberti, PhD | Association of American Medical Colleges Center for Health Justice
Transitioning Hospitals Towards Values-Based Purchasing and Climate-Friendly Food Initiatives With the Oregon Farm to Institution Collaborative
Presenters: Aliza McHugh | Health Care without Harm, Amber Hansen, MS, RD | Health Care without Harm
Accessing Clinical Research in Rural Communities
Presenters: Shalini Mohan | Genetech, Jane Myles | Decentralized Trials & Research Center, Mikael Elisasson | Genentech
Public Health Palliative Care for Community Well-Being: A Holistic Approach
Presenters: Elizabeth Johnson, MA | The Peaceful Presence Project, Erin Collins, RN CHPN | The Peaceful Presence Project
Asking Patients About Their Social Needs: Why it Matters, Getting Ready, and Improving Patient Experiences
Presenters: Anna Steeves-Reece, PhD | OCHIN, Kellee Rosales, AS | 博彩网站/ORPRN, Anne King, MBA | 博彩网站
Health Information Technology: Tools for an Integrated Approach EpicCare Link
Presenters: Lisa Parks | Willamette Health Council, Andrew Clarke, MD, FACS | Salem Health
Addressing SDOH by Providing Integrated Patient Navigation Services
Presenters: Amy Schanno-Sugg, MHA, RN, CCM | Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, Jasmin Huila Flores | Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
Sing It Together Now! Uniting Diverse Sectors, Partners and Funding Together for Systemic Change
Presenter: Shannon Buckmaster | Yamhill CCO
Bridging the Gap: Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Health Equity in Rural Communities
Presenter: Elliott Orrin Hinkle, BS | Unicorn Solutions LLC
How to Track, Show and Plan for Progress in Creating Suicide Safer Care Environments: Using the Oregon Zero Suicide Implementation Assessment Tool
Presenters: Karen Cellarius, MPA | Portland State University, Meghan Crane, MPH | Oregon Health Authority, Aliza Tuttle | Portland State University
Understanding and Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Rural Communities
Presenters: Rebecca Larson, LCSW, C-SWHC | Columbia Memorial Hospital, Allison Whisenhunt, LCSW | Columbia Memorial Hospital
Connected Care for Older Adults: Community Health Workers Meeting the Unique Needs of Older Adults in Rural Areas
Presenters: Jodi Ready, MD | Providence Hood River, Teresa de Jesus Obregón Arroyo, MSW, CHW | One Community Health, Joan Field, CHW-MIH, CP-C | Asher Community Health Center
Using Population Data to Drive Care Management Program Development
Presenters: Lindsay Corcoran, MHA | Stroudwater Associates, Cameron Smith, MBA, CPHQ | Stroudwater Associates
Community Health Disparities Assessment: Using a Community Health Assessment Model to Identify Local Health Disparities Unique to Rural Counties
Presenter: Vanessa A. Becker, MPH | Douglas Public Health Network
Street Nursing: An Emerging Best-Practice Model for Care of People Experiencing Homelessness
Presenters: Rachel Richmond, MSN, RN | 博彩网站 School of Nursing, Marilyn Gran-Moravec, MSN, RN | 博彩网站 School of Nursing, Caleb Hill, MPA | 博彩网站 School of Nursing
Federal Updates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10
Presenters: Priya Helweg | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Louise Ryan | The Administration for Community Living
Creating a Health Equity Culture: Tools and Resources to Support Rural Health Care Leaders
Presenter: Alana Knudson, PhD | NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Connecting Rural Oregonians to Health Coverage
Presenters: Amy Coven | Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, Carolyn Black | Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
Creative Funding Strategies to Support Integrating CHWs Into Primary Care
Presenters: Kelly Volkmann, MPH | Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Christian Castro, BASc | Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Gloria Andia, MSc | Health Resources and Services Administration
Community Balance and Fall Prevention Program of Wallowa County
Presenters: Stacey Karvoski | Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, Brooke Pace | Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics
1115 Medicaid: Opportunities for Addressing Social Determinants of Health in rural Oregon
Presenters: Jessi Wilson | Oregon Health Plan, Meg Cary, MD | Oregon Health Authority
Delivering Prenatal Care in a Rural Oregon Health System: An Implementation Case Study to Improve Rural Family Health
Presenter: Candice Hunter, FNP | Orchid Health
Elevating Community Input to Address Rural Health Inequities
Presenters: Mika Ingram MPH, CPH | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, Kaj Jensen, MA | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, Grace Hocog, B.S. | Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office
Oregon AHEC: Impacting Oregon's Current and Future Health Care Workforce Needs
Presenters: Eric Wiser, MD, FAAFP | Oregon AHEC, Melissent Zumwalt, MPA | Oregon AHEC
A Contextual Approach to Health Equity
Presenter: Theo Latta | 博彩网站 Health IDS
Development of the Oregon Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health and Aging
Presenters: Nirmala Dhar, LCSW, ACSW | Oregon Health Authority, Walt Dawson, PhD | 博彩网站-PSU School of Public Health; Institute on Aging at Portland State University, Allyson Stodola, MSW | Institute on Aging at Portland State University
Equity in Action: How to Build a Latinx Mental Health Program From the Ground Up in a Rural Outpatient Clinic
Presenter: Trevor Whitbread | South Lane Mental Health
Our Data, Our Story; Bilingual Community Data Walks in Jackson and Josephine Counties
Presenters: Sadie Siders | Jackson County Health and Human Services, Public Health Division, Skylar Fate | AllCare Health Gina Beer | 博彩网站
Shared Power: An Intentional Approach to New Partnerships for Workforce and Talent Development
Presenters: Vani Kapur | AGE+, Sarah Foster | Higher Education Coordinating Commission
The Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services provided financial support for this project. The award provided 17% of total costs and totaled $17,567. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services or the U.S. government.