 An opportunity for rural health leaders and stakeholders to learn and collaborate on a shared vision for rural health policy.November 19, 2025REGISTER NOW!2025 Policy Summit RegistrationTentative Schedule 8:30 Registration 9:00 Welcome to the 2025 Rural Health Policy Summit 9:30 Plenary 1: Looking into the Future of Rural Health in MN – Presenter - TBD Break 10:45 Plenary 2: Navigating Rural Health Reimbursement – Presenter - TBD Lunch 1:00 Group Discussions - facilitated discussions, exploring critical questions and identifying meaningful policy and strategy for health in rural communities across the state. 2:00 Plenary 3: Sharing Solutions that Support Rural Workforce - a panel discussion 3:15 Plenary 4:"Remembering Why” - an inspirational sendoff featuring Thad Shunkwiler 3:45 Next steps: a 2025 Rural Health Policy Summit Report 4:00 Adjourn Registration $150 - MRHA members $175 - non-MRHA members Hotel Accommodations Reservations at the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn can be made by clicking here RESERVATIONS, or by calling the Front Desk at 320-253-0606. The special pricing of $110 +tax is available until October 18th by using the code MN Rural Health. REGISTER NOW!2025 Policy Summit Registration
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2025 Emerging Rural Health Leader Award
Nominations are now open!
The Minnesota Emerging Rural Health Leader Award is given annually to an individual who has emerged as “leading the charge” to improve rural health on a local, regional, or statewide level.
Nomination criteria:
- The emphasis of the award is on recognizing a student or a health professional early in their career who has emerged as a leader in improving rural health on a local, regional, or statewide basis. This person is "leading the charge".
- The nominee must be:
- A student working toward a career in rural health who has already shown a personal commitment to, and a desire for, improving rural health here in Minnesota. Or,
- An individual, still early in their career, employed by an organization that serves the health needs of rural Minnesotans.
The award will be announced on National Rural Health Day, November 20, 2025.
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