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Date(s) Past Event
Aug 14, 2008 Nominations Deadline
For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes
   (520) 626-6253
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Aug 7, 2008 Strategic Planning Committee
11:00 AM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Heather Reed or Lynette Dickson
   (614) 752-8935 HReed
   ldickson@medicine.nodak.edu (Lynette)

Aug 6, 2008 Executive Committee
3PM (Eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Passcode 983448
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden
   518-474-5565
   kam13@health.state.ny.us

Jul 28, 2008 HIT Committee Teleconference
HIT Committee Meeting, NOON ET
866.910.4857, pass code 983448
For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes, John Hanson
   520.626.6253
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Jul 28-30, 2008 Region B Annual Meeting
Click here to register
Download the registration package
Embassy Suites Charleston
Charleston, WV
A System Saving Lives (D. Blair)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 24, 2008 Mentoring Committee
Conference Call 3:00-4:00 P.M. (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Barbara Berger and Gloria Vermie
   860.738.6308 Barbara
   gvermie@idph.state.ia.us

Jul 22, 2008 Communications Committee - conference call
3PM (Eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448 (60510)
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   605-773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Jul 22, 2008 The Federal Communication Commission’s Rural Health Care Pilot Program: What have SORHs Got To Do With It?
1:00 PM (eastern) http://nosorh.na3.acrobat.com/usac/
(866) 910-4857 passcode: 983448
Webinar Invitation
USAC (Funding Commitments by State)
The North Dakota Health Care Research & Education Network
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 16, 2008 NOSORH Board
3PM (Eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Passcode 983448
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden
   518-474-5565
   kam13@health.state.ny.us

Jul 15, 2008 Policy Committee
2:30 PM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   John Barnas or Lisa Davis
   (814) 863-8214 Lisa
   barnas@msu.edu

Jul 14-15, 2008 Region C Annual Meeting
Click here to register
Download the registration package
Embassy Suites Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Agenda
Community Paramedic (Wingrove)
Leverage and Influence (Wall)
Midwest Rural Health (DeFor)
ORHP Update (Coopey)
Rural Health Workforce Trends (J.H. Fonkert)
QIO Scope of Work and Beyond (E Brouwer)
Allied Health Workforce Panel (Walkner)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 10, 2008 Flex Committee
3 PM (eastern)
Dial: (906) 481-2100 Passcode: 674162
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels or Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8883 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Jul 10, 2008 Nominating Committee
4PM (Eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes
   (520) 626-6253
   ahughes@u.arizona.edu

Jul 2, 2008 Executive Committee
3PM (Eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Passcode 983448
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden
   518-474-5565
   kam13@health.state.ny.us

Jun 24, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Jun 23-25, 2008 Region A Annual Meeting
Click here to register
Download the registration package
The Orchards
Williamstown, MA
Homelessness in Rural America (J Ceserano)
Maryland Rural Health Workforce (M Clark)
Northern Berkshire eHealth Collaborative (D. Delano)
Rural Health Workforce Trends (Smith)
Understanding Rural (D Hartley)
Understanding Rural Definitions (B Finerfrock)
Region A - Agenda
ORHP Update
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jun 20, 2008 Evaluating and Enhancing SORH Performance: Promising Practices
Webinar at 12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 passcode: 983448
*Implementing the recommendations (Eisinger)
NOSORH Promising Practices (Sprague)
NOSORH Promising Practices (Schoenbaum)
For more information, contact:
   Betty King
   (520) 271-5641
   betty.king@juno.com

Jun 18-19, 2008 Region D Annual Meeting
Click here to register
Download the registration package
Click here to register

Renaissance Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Agenda
Addressing Emergency Services in Rural Communities (C. St Clair)
Innovations for Medical Campuses (W. Pettit)
Measuring Impact and Documenting Needs of Physician Practices (G. Doeksen)
Principles of Rural Health Network Development and Management (B. Lottero)
CALS Presentation (N. Heuer)
California Brief No 1 (B. Lottero)
Issue Brief (B. Lottero)
Issue Brief No 2 (B. Lottero)
ORHP Update (M Goodman and K Umali)
Overview of Proposed HPSA MUA Designation Methodology (H. Licht)
Welcome to Oklahoma (V. Schott)
Building Rural Hospital Leaders in Quality & Safety (E Wallis).
NOSORH Update (T. Eisinger)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jun 12, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

May 29, 2008 "Assessing the Behavioral Health of Rural Communities: An Assessment Toolkit for SORHs" webinar
Time: 3:00 PM (eastern)
(866) 910-4857 passcode: 983448
Mental Health Assessment (power point)
Virginia Presentation (power point)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

May 29, 2008 HIT Committee Meeting
monthly Committee meeting
Teleconference - 12 noon EST
For more information, contact:
   John Eich/Alison Hughes
   608.261.1890
   eich@wisc.edu

May 22, 2008 Flex Committee
3 PM (eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels or Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8883 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

May 22, 2008 Mentoring Committee
Conference Call 3:00-4:00 P.M. (eastern
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Barbara Berger and Gloria Vermie
   860.738.6308 Barbara
   gvermie@kdhe.state.ks.us

May 21-23, 2008 Rural and Frontier EMS and Trauma Summit
NOSORH members may apply for Mentoring Scholarships; a topical group session occurs on May 20,2008
Information and registration form
Coeur D'Alene Resort
Coeur D'Alene , Idaho
2008 05 Committee Overview (DeTienne)
Guide for Preparing Medical Directors Online Course_PP (T Sanddal)
Leadership Peterson (Cole)
Medical Director Summit 2008 presentation II (Larsen)
SORH NOSORH EMS Activities (Tilden)
Summit Pre-Conference (Anderson)
Summit at the Lake - FLEX 2008 (Tilden)
Utah Medical Directo Training (Jex)
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   785.925.4045
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

May 20, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

May 13, 2008 The Veteran's Health Administration and SORHs: Making Connections
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

May 7, 2008 NOSORH All Members Meeting
5:00 PM (local time)
Sheraton New Orleans - Gallier Room (4th floor)
New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

May 7, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

Apr 24, 2008 Flex Committee
3 PM (eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels or Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8883 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Apr 22, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Apr 22, 2008 Rural Health Works Training
Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
For more information, contact:
   Cheryl St. Clair
   (405) 744-6083
   cheryl@okstate.edu

Apr 22, 2008 Strategic Planning Committee
1:00 PM (eastern)
(866) 704-7500 access #: 689481
For more information, contact:
   Heather Reed or Lynette Dickson
   (614) 752-8935 HReed
   ldickson@medicine.nodak.edu (Lynette)

Apr 21, 2008 HIT Committee Teleconference
Noon EST
1.866.704.7500, pass code 689481
For more information, contact:
   John Eich, Alison Hughes
   608.261.1890,
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Apr 17, 2008 Value-Driven Health Care Initiative
3:00 - 4:15 PM (eastern)
View the Webinar flyer for more information
(866) 910-4857 passcode: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Apr 15, 2008 Policy Committee Meeting
2 PM Eastern
(866)704-7500 passcode 689481
For more information, contact:
   John Barnas or Lisa Davis Committee Co-Chairs
   (517)432-1066 John
   barnas@msu.edu or lad3@psu.edu

Apr 14, 2008 Making Your Case with Data
1:00 - 2:30 pm (eastern)
View the Data Webinar flyer for more information
(866) 910-4857 passcode: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Apr 2, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

Mar 27, 2008 Flex Committee
3 PM (eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels or Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8883 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Mar 27, 2008 Mentoring Committee
Conference Call 3:00-4:00 P.M. (eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Barbara Berger and Gloria Vermie
   860.738.6308 Barbara
   gvermie@kdhe.state.ks.us

Mar 25, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Mar 25, 2008 Performance Measures Committee
4:30 PM (Eastern)
Dial: (712) 432-1690 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Mark Schoenbaum
   (651) 201-3859
   mark.schoenbaum@health.state.mn.us

Mar 19, 2008 NOSORH EMS Task Force
Phone number: 866.365.4406, pass code 2559100 Time: 1 PM (eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

Mar 18, 2008 HRSAs Bold New National Patient Safety & Council Pharmacy Services Collaborative: Opportunities for SORHs
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
View the flyer
Dial: (866) 910-4857 access # 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Mar 11, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (605) 772-3900 access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

Mar 4-6, 2008 Rural Health Workforce Trends
Click here to register
View the agenda
Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center
Phoenix, AZ
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Feb 28, 2008 FLEX Committee
Conference Call 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (eastern)
Call in number provided with final agenda
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels & Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8811 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Feb 26, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Feb 20, 2008 EMS Committee Meeting
Teleconference phone number 866.365.4406, pass code 2559100
Teleconference
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

Feb 13, 2008 Tips for Using Long Distance Learning & Communication Technologies
2-3:30 PM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 910-4857 access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Betty King
   (520) 271-5641
   betty.king@juno.com

Feb 6, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (605) 772-3900 access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

Jan 24, 2008 FLEX Committee
Conference Call 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (eastern)
Call in number provided with final agenda
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels & Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8811 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Jan 24, 2008 Mentoring Committee
Conference Call 3:00-4:00 PM (eastern)
605.772.3900 passcode-880828#
For more information, contact:
   Barbara Berger and Gloria Vermie
   860.738.6308 Barbara
   gvermie@kdhe.state.ks.us

Jan 17, 2008 NOSORH Prepares for the 2008 NRHA Policy Institute
1:00 - 2:30 PM (eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
http://nosorh.acrobat.com/dec2007/
For more information, contact:
   Betty King
   (520) 271-5641
   betty.king@juno.com

Jan 16, 2008 EMS Committee
1PM (eastern)
Dial: (866) 365-4406 Access #: 2559100
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   (785) 296-1200
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

Jan 11, 2008 Taking a Bite Out of Oral Health Problems
1:00 - 2:30 PM (eastern)
(866) 910-4857 Access #: 983448
http://nosorh.acrobat.com/jan112008/
For more information, contact:
   Betty King
   (520) 271-5641
   betty.king@juno.com

Jan 10, 2008 CAH Multi-State QI/PI Project: Discussion of Project Evaluation
Call-in information for call: Phone: (605) 772-3900 Passcode: 880828#
Conference Call
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   (785) 296-7439
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

Jan 9, 2008 Workforce Meeting
12:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (605) 772-3900 access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith or Kristin Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 (Pam)
   kjuliar@montana.edu (Kris)

Jan 8, 2008 Communications Committee Call
3:00 PM (eastern)
Dial: (605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Dec 19, 2007 NOSORH Board
Conference Call 3:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Dec 17, 2007 A Guide to Improving your SORH Grant Application
http://nosorh.acrobat.com/dec172007/
(866) 910-4857 Access#: 983448 For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Dec 12, 2007 Workforce Committee
Conference call - 12:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith / Kris Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 Pam
   kjuliar@montana.edu - Kris

Dec 5, 2007 Executive Committee
Conference Call 3:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Nov 29, 2007 FLEX Committee
Conference Call 3:00 - 4:30 PM (eastern)
Call in number provided with final agenda
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels & Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8811 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Nov 26, 2007 Making Your State Rural Health Plan Work For You
Mentoring Webinar 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Eastern) http://nosorh.acrobat.com/srhp/
(866) 910-4857 access #: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Nov 20, 2007 NOSORH Board
Conference Call 3:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Nov 19, 2007 Opportunities and Challenges in Forming a Rural RHIO
HIT Webinar 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern) http://nosorh.acrobat.com/hit111907/
(866) 910-4857 Access#: 983448
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Nov 16, 2007 Executive Committee
Conference Call 1:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Nov 15, 2007 Mentoring Committee
Conference Call 3:00 - 4:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 passcode - 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Kathy Williams and Barbara Berger
   (515) 281-7224 Kathy
   bberger@nwcc.commnet.edu

Nov 7, 2007 Workforce Committee
Conference call - 12:00 PM (eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith / Kris Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 Pam
   kjuliar@montana.edu - Kris

Nov 1, 2007 FLEX Committee
Conference Call 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (eastern)
Call in number provided with final agenda
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels & Marlene Miller
   (808) 775-8811 Scott
   marlenemiller@medicine.nodak.edu

Oct 24, 2007 Strategic Planning for SORHs
Mentoring Teleconference 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Eastern) Dial in: (866) 910-4857 access #: 983448
http://nosorh.acrobat.com/stretegicplan/
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Oct 9, 2007 Mentoring Committee
Face to Face Meeting at Annual Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 AM
To be determined at Annual Meeting
Charleston , South Carolina
For more information, contact:
   Kathy Williams and Barbara Berger
   (515) 281-7224
   BBerger@nwcc.commnet.edu

Oct 7-9, 2007 NOSORH Annual Meeting
Hotel information: For online hotel reservations, click here.
Click here to register for the meeting.
DoubleTree - Historic Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
For more information, contact:
   Graham Adams (803) 454-3850 or Donna Pfaendtner (NOSORH)
   (586) 336-4627 Donna
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Oct 3, 2007 Workforce Committee
12:00 PM (Eastern)
(605) 772-3900 Access #: 880828#
For more information, contact:
   Pamela Smith / Kris Juliar
   (413) 586-7525 Pam
   kjuliar@montana.edu

Sep 27, 2007 Flex Committee
Conference Call 3:00–4:00 pm EDT Number: (712) 775-7100 Passcode: 774337
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels or Marlene Miller
   808.775.8811 (Scott)

Sep 19-20, 2007 SORH Region E Meeting - 2007
Click here for registration form
Phoenix Inn - 877-570-0555
Olympia, WA
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Sep 17, 2007 Performance Measures Committee
Conference Call at 3:30 PM (Eastern)
1-866-501-4770 - access # *9435931*
For more information, contact:
   Mark Schoenbaum
   (651) 201-3859
   mark.schoenbaum@health.state.mn.us

Sep 17, 2007 Reaching out to Rural Health Clinics
Mentoring Teleconference 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Sep 17-18, 2007 RHIOhio: Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Ohio
Athens, Ohio
For more information, contact:
   Heather Reed
   (614) 752-8935
   heather.reed@odh.ohio.gov

Sep 12-14, 2007 Rural Health Information Technology (HIT):Navigating the Road to Performance Improvement Conference
The Westin Crown Center
Kansas City, MO
For more information, contact:
   Rural Health Resource Center
   218-727-9390
   rhrc@ruralcenter.org

Sep 4, 2007 Strategic Planning Conference Call
10:00 AM (Eastern)
605-772-3900 access# 880828
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden and Heather Reed
   (518) 474-5565 Karen
   Heather.Reed@odh.ohio.gov

Aug 26-Jan 1, 2007 NOSORH Membership meeting
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Washington DC For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586)739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Aug 26, 2007 NOSORH Membership Meeting, 2 PM
Grand Hyatt
Washington DC
Aug 23, 2007 FLEX Committee
Conference Call
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels
   (808) 775-8811
   scott.daniels@doh.hawaii.gov

Aug 23-22, 2007 Performance Measures Committee
3:00 PM (Eastern)
866-501-4770 passcode 9435931
For more information, contact:
   Mark Schoenbaum
   (651) 201-3859
   mark.schoenbaum@state.mn.us

Aug 23, 2007 “Putting a Face on Rural Health”
Mentoring Teleconference 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Aug 21, 2007 Policy Committee
Conference Call
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   John Barnas and Lisa Davis
   (517) 432-1066 -John
   (814) 863-8214 - Lisa

Aug 21, 2007 Rural Health Works Training
Lexington , Kentucky
For more information, contact:
   Larry Allen
   (606) 439-3557
   lalle2@uky.edu

Aug 15, 2007 Board
Conference Call
3 PM (Eastern)
(605) 772-3900 880828# For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes
   (520) 626-6253
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Aug 14, 2007 Communications Committee
Conference Call
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Kenny Doppenberg
   (605) 773-5883
   kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Aug 9, 2007 Strategic Planning
Conference Call
4 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden
   (518) 474-5565
   kam13@health.state.ny.us

Aug 7, 2007 Workforce Committee
Conference Call
12 PM (Eastern)
(605) 772-3900 880828#
Aug 1, 2007 Executive Committee
Conference Call
3 PM (Eastern)
(605) 772-3900 880828# For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes
   (520) 626-6253
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Aug 1-2, 2007 Rural EMS Budget Model Training
Finance and Budgeting for Rural EMS
Click here for registration form
Inn at St. Mary's
South Bend, Indiana
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 30-31, 2007 Rural EMS Budget Model Training
Finance and Budgeting for Rural EMS
Click here for registration form
Minnesota Department of Health
St. Paul , Minnesota
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 16-18, 2007 SORH Region B Meeting - 2007
Click here for registration form.
DoubleTree Hotel Historic Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jul 9-10, 2007 Getting Telehealth on TRA
Omaha, Nebraska
For more information, contact:
   Denny Berens
   (402) 471-0142
   dennis.berens@hhss.ne.gov

Jul 9-10, 2007 Great Plains Telehealth Resource Center Conference
This multi-state telehealth conference will provide an opportunity for attendees to exchange dialogue with telehealth leaders on key issues relating to telehealth. It is intended for individuals directly involved with telehealth or telemedicine activities or planning including: administration, grant writing, information technology, providers and other clinical personnel.
Embassy Suites
Omaha, NE
For more information, contact:
   Amanda Witt, Resources Coordinator, Great Plains TRAC
   (888) 239-7092
   amanda.witt@avera.org

Jul 9-11, 2007 SORH Region C Meeting - 2007
Click here for registration form.
Marriott Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jun 19-21, 2007 SORH Region A Meeting - 2007
The invitation and agenda can be viewed here.
The Common Man Inn
Plymouth, New Hampshire
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jun 18, 2007 HIT Committee Meeting
HIT Committee conference call 3rd Monday of each month
(866) 704-7500 access code: 689481
12:00 PM (eastern) For more information, contact:
   John Eich
   (608) 261-1890
   eich@wisc.edu

Jun 13, 2007 NOSORH Communications Committee Mtg
Conference Call - all members welcome Call-in information: 605-990-0700 Participant Access Code: 357871# Agenda: Online NOSORH policy manual
For more information, contact:
   Karen Welle, Chair
   651-201-3865
   karen.welle@state.mn.us

Jun 13-14, 2007 SORH Region D Meeting - 2007
Click here for registration form
Wyndham Garden Hotel
Austin, Texas
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jun 4, 2007 Flex Grant Assistance Call
See FLEX Committee for agenda and handouts Call will be recorded and posted for future play.
DIAL IN: (866) 704-7500 Passcode 689481
1:30-3:30 EST For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Jun 4-5, 2007 GIS Mapping Mentoring Session
To register for this session, complete this online form.
Hotel - Wingate Inn / Training Session - Quest Center
Columbus, Ohio
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

May 24, 2007 FLEX Committee Conference Call
Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-6300 Participant Access Code: 390323#
3 PM (Eastern)

May 21, 2007 HIT Committee Teleconference
Monthly committee teleconference on matters related to Health Information Technology
National access
For more information, contact:
   John Eich
   608-261-1890
   eich@wisc.edu

May 2, 2007 Executive Committee
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Alison Hughes
   (520) 616-6253
   ahughes@U.Arizona.edu

Apr 26, 2007 FLEX Committee
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Scott Daniels
   (808) 775-8811
   scott.daniels@doh.hawaii.gov

Apr 26, 2007 FLEX Committee Conference Call
Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-6300 Participant Access Code: 390323#
3 PM (Eastern)

Apr 26, 2007 Mentoring Committee
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Kathy Williams and Barbara Berger
   kwilliam@idph.state.
   bberger@nwcc.commnet.edu

Apr 25-27, 2007 EMS Learning Session
Courtyard By Marriott Country Club Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Apr 25-26, 2007 New Directors Meeting
ORHP Offices
Rockville, Maryland
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   (586) 336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Apr 17, 2007 Policy Committee
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   John Barnas and Lisa Davis
   barnas@msu.edu
   lad3@psu.edu

Apr 12, 2007 Strategic Planning
4 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Karen Madden and Heather Reed
   kam13@health.state.n
   heather.reed@odh.ohio.gov

Apr 10, 2007 Communications Committee
3 PM (Eastern)
For more information, contact:
   Karen Welle
   (651) 201-3865
   karen.welle@health.state.mn.us

Mar 22, 2007 FLEX Committee Conference Call
Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-6300 Participant Access Code: 390323#
3 PM (Eastern)

Mar 21-23, 2007 Regional Critical Access Hospital meeting Tangible Benefits-Showing Value
Each March the states of Alaska,Idaho,Oregon and Washington convene a Critical Access Hospital meeting in Spokane Washington. This year the conference focus is Tangible Benefits-Showing Value. The Critical Access Hospital meeting is followed by our Regional Rural Health Conference.
Red Lion Hotel at the Park
Spokane, Washington
For more information, contact:
   Mike Lee
   360-236-2804
   mike.lee@doh.wa.gov

Mar 21, 2007 Rural EMS Task Force
This committee meets via conference call at noon (central time) on the third Wednesday of each month. Number: 866-365-4406 Passcode: 2559100
For more information, contact:
   Chris Tilden
   ctilden@kdhe.state.ks.us

Feb 1-2, 2007 NOSORH Leadership Meeting
Cahteau Sonesta Hotel
Room reservations can be made online at: https://reservations.synxis.com/
To register, complete the online pdf registration form.
New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information, contact:
   Donna Pfaendtner
   586-336-4627
   dpanosorh@comcast.net

Jan 25, 2007 New Board Member Orientation
Conference Call for New Officers, Regional Representatives, Liasons and Ex-Officio Members of the NOSORH Board
11 AM EST - by teleconference dial (866)704-7500 passcode 689481
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Jan 10, 2007 Mentoring Committee Teleconference
A Guide To Improving Your SORH Grant Application
Download the State Office of Rural Health Grant Application Processes PowerPoint file and the webinar evaluation Word document.
Dial in - (866) 704-7500 passcode 689481
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Dec 6-8, 2006 Rural Michigan HIT Trade Show
Complete the Trade Show Registration Form and submit to the Michigan Center for Rural Health. Mark the top of your form “NOSORH Special Rate”. To ensure coordination of transportation and approval of travel support, fax a copy of the registration form and your itinerary to NOSORH at (586)739-9941.
Soaring Eagle Resort
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
For more information, contact:
   Teryl Eisinger
   (586) 739-9940
   nosorhpd@comcast.net

Sep 28-29, 2006 ORHP SORH Meeting
Portland, ME

Sep 26-27, 2006 NOSORH Annual Meeting
Portland, ME

Aug 28-30, 2006 Region B
Asheville, NC

Aug 9-11, 2006 Region C Meeting of the State Offices of Rural Health
The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel
Columbus, OH
For more information, contact:
   Heather Reed
    614-752-8935
   heather.reed@odh.ohio.gov

Aug 7, 2006 South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Summit
Ramkota Conference Center
Pierre, SD
For more information, contact:
   Patty Beringer
   605-773-4236

Jul 26-27, 2006 New Directors Meeting
Rockville, MD

Jul 17-18, 2006 Region E
Bozeman, MT

Jul 13-14, 2006 Region D
San Jose, CA

 

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