Delaware Rural Health: Expansion, Access, and Innovation
Join leaders from across Delaware for a dynamic day of bold ideas, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of rural health!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Delaware Rural Health Conference: Delaware Rural Health: Expansion, Access, and Innovation, focused on Delaware’s continued healthcare transformation and the next steps needed to strengthen rural communities across our state.
This event will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, community organizations, funders, advocates, and innovators to explore practical solutions that improve access, strengthen systems, and respond to the unique needs of Delaware’s rural residents.
Attendees will hear from nationally recognized keynote speaker Sylvain Charlebois, PhD, along with regional experts leading engaging discussions on funding opportunities, Food is Medicine strategies, value-based care, workforce development, and emerging innovations shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
With opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn from leaders driving change, this conference is designed to move Delaware forward through action and partnership. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the future of rural health in Delaware!
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Highlights
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 8 AM
Location
Bayhealth Conference Center at Blue Hen at 665 Bay Rd. Unit A
665 Bay Rd.
Unit A Dover, DE 19901
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Agenda
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Rural Health Transformation Panel
Leaders in healthcare and public systems discuss major shifts in Delaware’s rural health landscape, including innovation, access, and infrastructure
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Opportunities in Funding Rural Health
Funders and healthcare investors share strategies to finance sustainable rural health initiatives and expand community impact.
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Food is Medicine: National and Local Models
Discussion on how nutrition interventions and healthcare partnerships can improve chronic disease outcomes and food access.