Join us this spring! 
Regional events are an opportunity to learn more about health issues affecting your community, such as substance use disorder, maternal health, and more. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.
A Town Hall, moderated by Jacy Warrell, RHA's CEO, will be available from 2:00-3:00pm.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Cost: Free for members | $25 for non-members; a networking lunch will be included.
April 6th at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Hear from professionals on topics including substance misuse and overdose prevention, rural workforce, health literacy, teen and adolescent pregnancy prevention program, and more . Speakers include Kahla Cobb, with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Dr. Tom Kincer, with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine's Rural and Community Programs, Sarah Boop, with the Tennessee Department of Health, and Dr. Melissa Robinson, with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine's Rural and Community Programs! This event is free for students. If you are interested in registering students, please email [email protected]
Find the agenda here.
Presentations from this event:
Teen Adolescent and Pregnancy Prevention Program
Health Literacy in Rural Appalachia
Opioids, Stimulants, and Overdose Prevention Training
We have unfortunately had to postpone the Middle TN Event. If you registered, an email will be sent about the reschedule. If you did not register but are interested in coming, look for information in our upcoming Rural Health Digests.
March 23rd at Union University Carl Grants Event Center * This is not an official function of Union University
Hear from professionals on topics including substance misuse, dental health, workforce in West TN, and more . Speakers include Sabrina Blue, with Helping Hands, Kim Butler, with West Tennessee Healthcare, Amy Bechtol, with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Jennifer Sanderfer, with Union University College of Nursing.
Find the agenda here.
Presentations from this event:
Healthcare Workforce Trends and Initiatives
Mental Health and Oral Healthcare
Please email any inquiries about the event or group registration to [email protected]