2018 Maryland Rural Health Conference Annual Association Meeting & Awards Ceremony Dinner Monday, October 22, 2018
Mission & Vision • Mission: ▫ The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and advocate for the optimal health and wellness of rural communities and their residents. • Vision Statement: ▫ MRHA envisions a rural Maryland where the health needs of communities are met with quality, access, and affordable care.
Thank you to our Partner & Platinum Sponsors!! • Partner Sponsors : ▫ Maryland Community Health Resources Commission ▫ MedX ▫ RALI Maryland – RX Abuse Leadership Initiative • Platinum Sponsors : ▫ Salisbury University, College of Health & Human Services ▫ State Office of Rural Health, Maryland Department of Health
Thank you to our Gold & Silver Sponsors!! ▫ University of Maryland Shore • Gold Sponsors : ▫ Aetna Better Health of Maryland Regional Health ▫ Western Maryland Health System ▫ AHEC West ▫ Frostburg State University • Silver Sponsors : ▫ Garrett County Health Department ▫ Maryland Hospital Association ▫ Greater Baden Medical Services ▫ MD Addiction Consultation Service ▫ Kennedy Krieger Institute (MACS) ▫ MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital ▫ MD Behavioral Health Integration in ▫ Peninsula Regional Medical Center Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) ▫ Shentel ▫ Mountain Health Alliance ▫ University of Maryland Psychiatry ▫ Rural Maryland Council
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors!! • Bronze Sponsors : ▫ Maryland Dental Action Coalition ▫ Brain Injury Association of MD ▫ Maryland Institute for EMS ▫ CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Systems (MIEMSS) ▫ Caroline County Health Dept. ▫ SimpleVisit ▫ Cause Engagement Associates ▫ TeleQuality Communications ▫ Coastal Home Care ▫ The Lower Shore Clinic ▫ Green & Healthy Homes Initiative ▫ Tri-County Council or the Lower ▫ Health Quality Innovators Eastern Shore of Maryland ▫ Hudson Health Services ▫ University Services Administrative ▫ Ingenium Healthcare Advisors Company (USAC)
Current Executive Board Leadership – FY 2019 • President ▫ Mark Boucot, President & CEO, Garrett Regional Medical Center • Vice President ▫ Susan Stewart, Executive Director, AHEC West • Secretary ▫ Jennifer Berkman, Deputy Director and Continuing Education Coordinator, Eastern Shore AHEC • Treasurer ▫ John Ness, President & CEO, West Cecil Health Center
Remaining MRHA Board Members • Stephanie Garrity , Former Health Officer, Cecil County Health Department • Diana Gaviria , Deputy Health Officer, Washington County Health Department • Rebecca Jones , Health Officer, Worcester County Health Department • Alana Knudson , Co-Director, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis • Annie Kronk , Retired, The Johns Hopkins Institutions • Andrew Naumann, Director of Regional Programs, MIEMSS • Larry Polsky , Health Officer, Calvert County Health Department • Lori Werrell, Director, Population & Community Health, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital • Patti Willis , Regional Senior VP, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health • State Agency/Non-Voting Members: ▫ Meredith Donaho , Program Administrator, Rural Maryland Council ▫ Temi Oshiyoye , Director, State Office of Rural Health, Maryland Department of Health ▫ Jennifer Witten , VP of Governmental Affairs, Maryland Hospital Association
MRHA Strategic Plan: GOALS 1. Sustainability & Membership Building 2. Growing Strategic Partnerships 3. Using Data to Drive Decision-Making 4. Advocacy & Being a Leading Voice for Rural Health in Maryland 5. Community Outreach & Education 6. Continue Increased Visibility
Thank you to the 2018 MRHA Conference Planning Committee!
Conference Registration Growth (2014 - 2018) 210 151 116 106 104 2014 - Hagerstown 2015 - Ocean City 2016 - Solomons 2017 - McHenry 2018 - Cambridge
Next year MRHA heads back to Southern Maryland! Stay tuned for details on the 2019 Maryland Rural Health Conference.
Individual Membership (FY16 – FY19) You are ALL Members!! 212 29 19 19 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19
MRHA Membership Survey We want to hear from you!
MRHA Legislative Committee • Receive updates on the Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session (budget and bills) • Help develop advocacy priorities for MRHA that supports rural communities across the state • Engage with elected officials and staff on rural health issues • Participate in the legislation process and be the rural voice during committee considerations • Provide guidance and help determine MRHA’s position on legislation that may have an impact to rural communities • Conference Calls are bi-weekly during the Legislative Session (January – March) and planning meetings over the interim
MRHA’s 2 nd Annual Legislative Forum • Held in partnership with the Community Health Resources Commission on January 23 rd at the Miller Senate Bldg in Annapolis • MRHA honored Senator Addie Eckardt with the 2018 Outstanding Rural Health Legislator Award • Details for the 3 rd Annual Legislative Forum in January 2019 coming soon! Shown at left: Senator Middleton, 2017 winner, with Senator Eckardt, and Jennifer Berkman, MRHA Board Member from the Eastern Shore AHEC.
2018 Maryland Rural Health Plan Collaborative project with: State Office of Rural Health, MDH Rural Maryland Council Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Focus groups were conducted in each of the 18 rural counties across Maryland – providers and consumers Implementation Plan coming soon! Highlights several programs directly addressing community needs pulled from the Recommendations section
County Profiles Includes: County specific data County demographics Summary of findings from county focus groups – consumers and providers County priorities from the Community Health Needs Assessment
www.MDRuralHealthPLan.org This website was made possible by a grant from the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMC) grant.
Patient Testimonials Project with the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) 1. West Cecil Health Center 2. Garrett County Health Department 3. Salisbury Fire Department 4. The Lower Shore Clinic 5. Calvert County Health Department 6. Access Carroll
Patient Testimonials Project with the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Jimmy’s new smile! He received new dentures from West Cecil Health Center’s dental clinic in Perryville.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
CONGRATS TO OUR 2018 RURAL HEALTH AWARD WINNERS! • Outstanding Rural Health Practitioner Award Karan Bealla, PharmD • Outstanding Rural Health Program Award The Wellness Action Teams of Cecil and Harford Counties • Outstanding Rural Health Volunteer Award Greg Reuss • Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award Shelley Argabrite & John Corbin for their work on The Universal Community Planning Tool
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