Description

This event is presented by:


Gain insights into the latest developments in Northern Michigan Health Innovation Hubs, followed by a targeted networking opportunity aimed at establishing intentional partnerships among higher education and community stakeholders to address rural health priorities. The forum will bring together community leaders with higher education resource providers and will offer a fantastic opportunity to highlight impactful work and explore potential collaborations with both University and Community Partners.  

The CMU Rural Health Equity Institute is collaborating with NMC and Grand Valley State University to plan and present the forum.

Please Register to attend HERE or use the QR Code below:


Objectives:
 
1.Increase knowledge of N. Michigan Rural Health landscape – challenges and opportunities
2.Gain new information about N. Michigan Rural Health Innovation Hubs (SDOH) and networks and their focus on improving health outcomes by addressing interconnected inequities.
3.Discuss current community collaborations
4.Explore opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration for working together with the community on health priorities 
5.Take away 1-2 connections for collaborative initiatives in 2024.
 

Keynote Speakers

1. Jenifer Murray: MPH, BSN, RN- Northern Michigan Community Health Innovation Region Hub Director
2. Emily Llore: MPH, Community Health Planner, Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Director of Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning, Northern Michigan Community Health Innovation Region

 

 

Topic: Northern Michigan’s Rural Health Landscape –Systems Transformation and Innovation

This presentation will include:  

• University Center Partner Spotlights: Current Innovative Engagement Initiatives in NW Michigan
• Sprinting Together for Improving Health Outcomes: Opportunities for Leveraging Collaboration (Cross-sector and Inter-institutional 

 

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Thank you to higher education institutes for their participation: