Each year the National Rural Health Association honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field of rural health at its Annual Conference, and 2009 will be no exception. Act now to nominate your favorite rural health professional, organization, program or student in hopes that they might be known and honored nationally for dedicating their life, time and talent to improving the health and well-being of others. Awardees will receive the opportunity to make a brief acceptance speech before 1,000 peers at the 2009 Awards Luncheon at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida, two full complimentary registrations to the Annual Conference and four complimentary banquet luncheon tickets. Awardees will also receive a complimentary one-year individual membership to the NRHA, coverage in Rural Roads and a plaque or award appropriate for display. Additionally, a press release will be issued by the NRHA announcing the winners. Entry deadline is Jan. 16. View Full Story
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The Rural Minority and Multicultural Health Conference is one of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural minority and multicultural health issues. This event, from Dec. 10 through 12, showcases promising health and economic development models that have been effective in rural communities for those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. In addition to the educational conference, join the NRHA in the New Mexico Experience, a pre-conference field trip to visit the Cuidando Los Ninos clinic for homeless children and an exploration of Southwestern American Indian traditions at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center! 
The NRHA offers many opportunities throughout the year for rural health professionals and students to participate in our educational events. Currently, the NRHA is soliciting session proposals for the 2009 RHC Conference, 2009 CAH Conference, 2009 Quality and Clinical Conference, the 2009 Annual Conference Research and Education track, as well as student papers for the LaVonne Straub Memorial Student Research Paper Award and submissions for the general 2009 Rural Health Awards.