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Maryland Rural Health Conference


Achieving Rural Health Equity


Please join us for our annual conference October 22 - 24 in Ocean City, Maryland 
at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort!

CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION | RESERVATION LINK

Location
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
9100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842-2745

Discounted Room Rate
Rates apply for Sunday, October 22 - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
$109 + per night (Oceanview/Poolview Rooms)
$199 + per night (Oceanfront Deluxe)
$299 + per night (Two Bedroom Condo)
Group rates are subject to date and space availability. Book Early! There are only a limited number of rooms available at the special conference rate.

Hotel Reservations
Book Your Room Online
Once the dates are selected enter the rate code:
23MDRHA
Or call:
1-800-476-9253 - provide the group name, Maryland Rural Health Association, and the block code: 23MDRHA 
Reserve your accommodations by September 21st to take advantage of the Conference Special Group Rates available while they last!

2023 CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW OPEN!


MRHA invites you to submit your proposal application to present at the 2023 Maryland Rural Health Conference, October 23 - 24, at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort in Ocean City, MD. The Call for Proposals is now open and will
close at midnight on June 23, 2023. Submit your proposal online today by the June 23rd deadline! MRHA’s mission is to educate and advocate for the health and wellness of rural communities and their residents.

Criteria
The Conference Committee will review all proposals. The Committee consists of a diverse range of rural health stakeholders across the state. Criteria for selection will be based on: (1) Rural Focus; (2) Relevance to the overall conference theme,
Achieving Rural Health Equity, and to the participants; (3) Collaborative Nature of Research or Program; and (4) Quality of Abstract.  Presenters selected will be contacted by email in early August. MRHA reserves the right to combine sessions, make recommendations with respect to presenters, and to contact presenters regarding potential edits.

Presenter Information

MRHA will provide a projector, laptop, screen, and microphone in each meeting room. Accepted presenters are responsible for registering for the conference.
NEW! The Primary Presenter will receive a discounted speaker rate; however, if there are multiple presenters, the other presenters must register at the conference rate. speakers are responsible for all travel-related conference expenses, hotel fees, or any costs related to their presentation. Presenters are requested to provide their presentation electronically to MRHA in advance of conference for the presentation to be loaded on the laptops and for the MRHA website post-conference. Presenters are responsible for bringing their presentation on a flash drive as a backup, along with any handouts for their session.

Program Tracks
1.      
General Rural Health with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Concentration
2.      
Work Force Development Issues & Telehealth
3.      
Behavioral Health

Submission Process
All proposals will be submitted online via the
2023 Call for Proposals Submission Form. You will receive a confirmation receipt once your proposal has been submitted.

Submission Deadline
June 23, 2023 - by 11:59 pm

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Rates (available till August 11th):
Early Bird Member: $225
Early Bird Non-Member: 
$265
NEW! Primary Presenter: $200
Student: 
$150

Regular Conference Rates (after August 11th):
Member:
 $275
Non-Member:
 $315
NEW! Primary Presenter: $200
Student
: $150

Click HERE to register and save!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Sunday, October 22, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | MRHA Networking Reception

Monday, October 23, 2023
7:30 am - 8:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Conference
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | MRHA Annual Association Meeting & Awards Dinner

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
7:30 am - 8:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Conference

EXHIBITOR | SPONSOR | ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Your organization is invited to participate as an exhibitor and/or a sponsor at the MRHA annual conference. Select from a variety of levels and options to best suit your needs. Your support helps further the MRHA Mission: To educate and advocate for the optimal health and wellness of rural communities and their residents.

View and download the 2023 Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus

Click HERE to register to sponsor and/or exhibit.


Sponsorship Levels - Become a Sponsor Today!


Partner Sponsor ($10,000)

  • 8 complimentary registrations
  • First-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • Full-page program ad
  • 6 social media ads
  • MRHA organizational membership
  • Onscreen acknowledgement in General Session room
  • Post-show podcast opportunity (optional)
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Emerald Sponsor ($5,000)

  • 5 complimentary registrations
  • Second-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • Full-page program ad
  • 5 social media ads
  • MRHA organizational membership
  • Onscreen acknowledgement in General Session room
  • Post-show podcast opportunity (optional)
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Listed in Conference Program
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Platinum Sponsor ($2,500)

  • 4 complimentary registrations
  • Third-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • Full-page program ad
  • 4 social media ads
  • MRHA organizational membership
  • Onscreen acknowledgement in General Session room
  • Post-show podcast opportunity (optional)
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Listed in Conference Program
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Gold Sponsor ($1,500)

  • 3 complimentary registrations
  • Fourth-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • Half-page program ad
  • 4 social media ads
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Listed in Conference Program
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Silver Sponsor ($1,000)

  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Fifth-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • Half-page program ad
  • 2 social media ads
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Listed in Conference Program
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Bronze Sponsor ($600)

  • 1 complimentary registration
  • Sixth-tier exhibitor table (optional)
  • 1 social media ad
  • Logo on MRHA website
  • Listed in Conference Program
  • Sponsor Ribbon

Exhibitor Information


Exhibitor Registration (When not purchasing a sponsorship)
Member Price: $450 | Non-Member Price: $550
The Exhibit Hall is located for easy access during session breaks where attendees gather to network. This year the exhibit opportunity included in all levels of sponsorship or purchased separately allows you to have one-on-one conversations over tabletop exhibits in the exhibit hall. All exhibitors receive one 6ft skirted table, two chairs, one 110-volt electrical outlet, exhibitor ribbon, and listing in the conference program and MRHA website. Reserve your table now!

Exhibit Hall
Come visit the Exhibit Hall to find the services and products you need at this year's annual MRHA conference. Visit your favorite exhibitors, meet new ones you have not discovered yet, and enjoy a cup of coffee. Stop by booths to get your passport signed for a chance to win prizes. Once completed, turn in your passport to the registration desk.

Exhibit Hall Hours:
 (*Times are subject to change.)
Monday, October 23 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 24 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm


Advertising Information - Additional Program Space

Half-Page Ad in Conference Attendee Program:
 $275

  • Color: Full Color
  • Size: 8.5 x 5.5 horizontal
  • Bleed | Crop Marks: None
  • File Format: JPG
  • Deadline: September 6, 2023


Full-Page Ad in Conference Attendee Program:
 $350

  • Color: Full Color
  • Size: 8.5 x 11 vertical
  • Bleed | Crop Marks: None
  • File Format: JPG
  • Deadline: September 6, 2023
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