Wisconsin Office of Rural Health Calendar of Events

PBS Film: Critical Condition

mlradtke — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:43:33 -0700

Event date:

10/01/2008 - 11/11/2008

Critical Condition is the short film that follows the lives of hard-working Americans who tell their harrowing stories of battling critical illnesses without health insurance. PBS is streaming in its entirety online. [Event]

Gundersen Lutheran’s “Getting You Started to Stop” Program

mlradtke — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:12:17 -0700

Event date:

10/07/2008

Program provides tobacco users with information and resources to start on the road of being tobacco free. This program meets for an hour each week for four weeks and costs $45, which does not include medication. Two locations: Gundersen Lutheran La Crosse campus and Onalaska campus. For more information and to register, call 608-775-5442. (Additional classes are being offered.) [Event]

Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum

mlradtke — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:28:21 -0700

Event date:

10/07/2008

Forum addresses the concerns and issues of Medicare and Medicaid physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, and other allied health care specialists. Time: 2pm EST; Dial: 1-800-837-1935; Conference ID: 58370420. [Event]

USAC Rural Health Care Program Monthly Outreach Conference Calls

mlradtke — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:33:33 -0800

Event date:

10/09/2008

The calls are a forum in which applicants and service providers can raise issues and concerns or seek clarification of program rules or requirements. USAC provides an agenda for the calls followed by a general question and answer period. Time: 2pm EST; Phone Number: 1-800-240-9939; Pass Code: 6772932# (be sure to press the pound key after entering the numbers). [Event]

Gundersen Lutheran’s “Getting You Started to Stop” Program

mlradtke — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:13:09 -0700

Event date:

10/09/2008

NRHA Rural Health Clinic Conference

mlradtke — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:22:48 -0700

Event date:

10/14/2008 - 10/15/2008

This conference provides those affiliated with Rural Health Clinics a venue for keeping current on the latest legislation, regulations and emerging issues impacting the Rural Health Clinic program. The conference allows Rural Health Clinic representatives an opportunity to hear the most recent information on specific certification requirements and network with others working and operating similar settings. Location: Savannah, GA. [Event]

Wisconsin State Health Plan: Healthiest Wisconsin 2020 Community Engagement Forums

mlradtke — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:18:01 -0700

Event date:

10/14/2008

Wisconsin communities, agencies, and organizations have the opportunity to lend their voices and perspectives in developing public health policy for the next decade. Healthiest Wisconsin 2020 will become the policy roadmap to protect health and safety, eliminate inequalities in health, and transform our public health system to achieve our shared vision of Healthy People in Healthy and Safe Wisconsin Communities. Location: Western region, Eau Claire; Time: 10am – 2pm. [Event]

NRHA Critical Access Hospital Conference

mlradtke — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:26:49 -0700

Event date:

10/15/2008 - 10/17/2008

This conference is especially designed for Critical Access Hospital professionals and representatives. Conference agendas normally include pending legislative and regulatory changes, reimbursement issues, impact of replacement facilities, safety, quality, information technology, and current issues in Critical Access Hospital care. Location: Savannah, GA. [Event]

Tribal Relations Educational Session-Biopsychosocial Disparities

mlradtke — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:36:32 -0700

Event date:

10/15/2008

Tribal representatives will provide information and insight into the causes, status, and potential resolutions to health, social and economic disparities. DHFS Web presentation morning session: 8am; afternoon session: 12:30pm. [Event]

2008 Wisconsin Quality and Safety Forum

mlradtke — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:19:46 -0700

Event date:

10/20/2008 - 10/21/2008

The Forum will be headlined by two of the most recognized names in quality and patient safety innovation - John Nance and Dr. David Nash. The Forum will showcase 30 local projects that focus on current quality improvement and/or patient safety initiatives. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI. [Event]