Rural health care providers have seen significant changes in the services and resources available in their communities in recent years.  

While rural hospitals close at alarming rates and the number of psychiatrists available in rural counties continues to decline, behavioral health care needs continue to rise, disproportionately impacting rural areas.  

Health care providers and leaders in rural areas are coming up with unique and innovative ways to keep up with these changes in their communities, and recruiting and retaining a strong workforce is often their priority.

More than a webinar, this is a discussion-based session for sharing your ideas, innovations and questions with rural health providers and leaders who are implementing cutting-edge change. Don’t miss it! 

Carolyn Rekerdres, MD

Medical Director Psychiatrist, Consultant, Telepsychiatry Expert, Rural Populations

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Christina Arredondo, MD, MPH, FAPA

Medical Director, El Rio Community Health Center, Specialty Behavioral Health

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Katie Hunsberger, MPP

BHA Program Manager, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board,  

Tribal Community Health Provider Program

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Victoria Kelly, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer at Redwood Community Services, Inc.

 

Moderators

Sarah Neil Mockridge - Rural Health Interest Group Staff Lead

Director, Practice Improvement & Consulting, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

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Camille Schraeder - Rural Health Interest Group Board Member Liaison

Executive Director, California Alliance of Child & Family Services