Strong healthcare systems are vital to rural communities in a number of ways. In addition to providing essential healthcare to residents, rural hospitals and providers also create jobs, stimulate economic activity through their local spending, and support the health and well-being of the local workforce. Without strong rural healthcare networks, residents often face long travel times for basic care, decreased workforce participation, and widening economic disparities.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health invite you to a rural economic development summit to explore the important economic role of healthcare institutions in rural communities.
Why Attend?
Join speakers, panelists, and your peers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of maintaining strong healthcare networks in rural regions. We’ll explore policies, best practices, and innovative ways to support rural health initiatives through an economic development strategy.
Topics include strengthening pipelines to jobs and pathways to healthcare careers, attracting and retaining local talent to meet local needs, addressing the challenges related to rural healthcare finance and service delivery, and investing in and supporting healthcare systems as anchor institutions.
Speakers will include:
- Valerie Arkoosh, Secretary of Human Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
- Brad Fulton, Associate Professor, Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Bloomington; and
- Miko Rose, Founding Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals in rural economic or workforce development organizations, rural chambers of commerce, and funders and nonprofits working with low- and moderate-income communities, as well as other rural or countywide decision-makers, are encouraged to attend.
Participation is free, but registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now.
Event Location
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association
212 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
For questions, please contact Philip Jones at philip.jones@phil.frb.org.
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