Join Rural Health Association of Tennessee at our 30th Annual Conference! 

The Rural Health Association of Tennessee has been the proud host of an annual conference for 30 years this year. This conference appeals to a diverse array of rural stakeholders and endeavors to offer compelling educational content on topics for rural healthcare providers. Specifically tailored to professionals in rural health, including those in rural health clinics and hospitals settings, it also extends its reach to stakeholders from local public health, school health, community mental health, substance use disorder treatment centers, maternal health, and organizations dedicated to positively influencing social determinants of health. Join us on November 20-22, 2024 in Downtown Knoxville!

Attendees can obtain continuing education certificates in social work, nursing, and family medicine. The conference's objectives are: 1) Facilitate an exchange of insights and experiences among rural health stakeholders. 2) Foster networking and collaborative opportunities for those involved in rural healthcare. 3) Deliver current and pertinent information to rural health stakeholders. 

Call for Proposals 

RHA's Call for Proposals is now open! RHA is celebrating 30 years, and we would love to hear about your research, experience, collaboration, and projects related to the following:

  • Best Practices for Rural Health Clinics, Rural Hospitals, School Health Providers
  • Medicaid and Medicare
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Maternal Health
  • Substance Misuse in Rural Communities 
  • Increasing Access to Care
  • Development of Rural Workforce
  • And other relevant topics to rural health.

Sessions will be 55 minutes and should include time for questions. We welcome workshops, panel discussions, and research presentations. We invite academics, researchers, community organizations, and all interested parties to submit their presentation proposals on rural health here. The deadline to submit proposals is May 31st. Notifications of acceptance will go out in June. 

Sponsor Prospectus

Are you interested in sponsoring RHA's 30th Annual Conference? We would love to have you join us! View the details and levels of sponsorship in our Sponsor Prospectus here. The prospectus can be returned to [email protected], or you can fill out the form here

Registration

Register for RHA's 2024 Annual Conference on November 20-22, 2024 at the Marriott Downtown Knoxville here

Early Bird Pricing

(Until August 31st)

Member: $195

Non-Member: $300

Regular Pricing

 (After August 31st)

Member: $265

Non-Member: $350

 

Student Scholarships Available

If you are interested in applying for the available student scholarships, please email [email protected].

Conference Hotel

Marriott Knoxville Downtown
525 Henley St.
Knoxville, TN 37902

Join us at the newly renovated Marriott Knoxville Downtown for our annual conference! A short walk to Downtown Knoxville, the location is perfect with our conference being held in the downstairs conference center located within the hotel. You can also enjoy the hotel restaurant, Tavern at Makers Exchange, and the hotel coffee shop, Coffee Shop at Makers Exchange. Book your hotel room with our room block for $160 a night here

Cancellation Policy

If you register and are unable to attend, you can request a refund. The deadline to request a refund is November 1, 2024. No refunds will be given after November 1, 2024.

 

Thank you to our 2023 Platinum Sponsors!