Bringing education, information, and a chance to collaborate in rural Maryland. The purpose of this training is to have people from state and local agencies, community-based organizations, and students come together to network, share resources and tools, brainstorm how to solve rural Healthcare challenges, and learn about best practices on sharing health, safety, health insurance, and social services information to all Maryland residents! 

Special Guest Speakers: Senator 1A Mike McKay & UPMC President Michele Martz. 
Best Practices Presentations from: Mountain Laurel Medical Center, AHEC West and More.

*AGENDA: 

10:00 AM- 10:15 AM: Welcome Registration & Coffee
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome Keynote, UPMC Western Maryland President Michele Martz
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Maryland Syndemic Panel, Addressing the syndemic of HIV, hepatitis, and substance use disorder, along with economic development and workforce readiness in their community.
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM: Break | Visit Tables
11:40 AM - 12:20 AM (10 Minutes Each):

• Alzheimer's Association, Megeen White, MS, RN Program Manager
• Parent’s Place of Maryland, Addy Dayton Early Childhood Family Partner
• Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC), Mary Backley CEO
• Maryland Poison Center, Emily Paterson Public Education and Communications Manager

12:20 AM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Community Health Best Practice Presentation AHEC West
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Value-Based Care & the FQHC, Mountain Laurel Medical Center
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Plenary I - State Senator District 1, Honorable Mike McKay
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Roundtable - Executive Director Jonathan Dayton

(*Schedule is subject to change.)