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Partnership Meetings

Regional Meetings 2026

NOSORH is excited to announce this year's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) Regional Partnership Meetings! FORHP Regional Partnership Meetings tackle issues of regional and national significance and allow for the planning of state, community, regional, and national activities. These meetings are designed to increase learning, examine possibilities, broaden exposure to various strategies, and strengthen the understanding of complex market forces and rural culture.

Check out your region below for updates on your region’s partnership meeting, including dates, hotel details, location information, and optional activities.


Presentations from past meetings can be found in several of the topical and regional communities. To find them, use the search bar and search "2026 Regional Meetings"

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A Regional Meeting

Jun 23–25, 2026 Vermont
CT DE ME MD MA NH NJ NY PA RI VT VA WV
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Registration for Region A is now closed! Additional information about the meeting can be found by clicking More Information above.

Northeast New England SORH Rural Health
Preview Day 1 Sessions: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Check In
  • 12:00 – 12:30 Welcome & Introductions
  • 12:30 – 1:00 Welcome to Vermont!
  • 1:00 – 1:15 Break
  • 1:15 – 2:00 Session - TBD
  • 2:30 – 2:15 Break
  • 2:15 – 3:15 State Highlights
  • 3:15 – 3:30 Break
  • 3:30 – 4:30 State Highlights
  • 4:30 – 4:45 Wrap Up Day 1

B Regional Meeting

Mar 24–26, 2026 Wilmington, NC 
AL FL GA KY MS NC SC TN
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Registration for Region B is now closed! Additional information about the meeting can be found by clicking More Information above.

SORH State Highlights Rural Health
Preview Day 1 Sessions: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome & Introductions
  • 9:15 – 10:15 Welcome to North Carolina
  • 10:30 – 11:00 FORHP Update
  • 11:00 – 12:00 CBD Grand Rounds
  • 1:30 – 4:45 State Highlights (breaks throughout)
  • 4:45 – 5:00 Adjourn & Questions

C Regional Meeting

Apr 7–9, 2026 Madison, WI 
IL IN IA KS MI MN MO NE OH WI
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Registration for Region C is now closed. Additional information about the meeting can be found by clicking More Information above. 

SORH Region C Rural Health
Preview Day 1 Sessions: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Check In
  • 12:15 – 12:45 Welcome & Introductions
  • 12:45 – 1:15 Welcome to Wisconsin!
  • 1:15 – 1:30 Break
  • 1:30 – 2:15 SORH Grant Management & Forms
  • 2:15 – 2:30 Break
  • 2:30 – 3:30 State Highlights
  • 3:30 – 3:45 Break
  • 3:45 – 4:45 State Highlights
  • 4:45 – 5:00 Wrap Up Day 1

D Regional Meeting

Apr 28–30, 2026 Tulsa, Oklahoma 
AZ AR CA HI LA NV NM OK TX
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Registration for Region D is now closed! Additional information about the meeting can be found by clicking More Information above.

Rural Health Region D SORH
Preview Day 1 Sessions: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • 8:30 – 9:00 Check In
  • 9:15 – 9:30 Welcome & Introductions
  • 9:30 – 10:00 Welcome to Oklahoma!
  • 10:00 – 10:15 Break
  • 10:15 – 10:45 FORHP Update
  • 10:45 – 12:00 CBD Grand Rounds
  • 12:00 – 1:30 Lunch | Directors Luncheon
  • 1:30 – 2:30 State Highlights
  • 2:30 – 2:45 Break
  • 2:45 – 3:45 State Highlights
  • 3:45 – 4:00 Group Photo
  • 4:00 – 5:00 State Highlights
  • 5:00 – 5:15 Wrap Up Day 1
  • 6:00 pm Optional Activity

E Regional Meeting

Jun 9–11, 2026 Sioux Falls, South Dakota 
AK CO ID MT ND OR SD UT WA WY
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Registration for Region E is now closed. Additional information about the meeting can be found by clicking More Information above. 

SORH Region E Rural Health
Preview Day 1 Sessions: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
  • 8:30 – 9:00 Check In
  • 9:15 – 9:30 Welcome & Introductions
  • 9:30 – 10:00 Welcome to Oklahoma!
  • 10:00 – 10:15 Break
  • 10:15 – 10:30 FORHP Update
  • 10:30 – 12:00 CBD Grand Rounds
  • 12:00 – 1:30 Lunch | Directors Luncheon
  • 1:30 – 2:30 State Highlights
  • 2:30 – 2:35 On-Site Visit Instructions
  • 2:35 – 3:00 Group Photo
  • 3:05 – 5:00 Avel eCare On-Site Visit
  • 6:00 pm Optional Activity

FAQs

Who should attend?

State Offices of Rural Health teams, program leads, FORHP and invited partners.

Will this be a hybrid event?

This will not be a hybrid event. All attendees are required to attend in person.

Will sessions be recorded?

Sessions will not be recorded.

Are travel details provided?

Hotel details — including room block rates, registration information, and local travel options — are available on each region’s page. Please note that information will be released at different times over the coming months. If your region’s page isn’t yet live, check back weekly for updates. For questions or if you need details to complete or approve your travel arrangements, contact kayrenc@nosorh.org

Is there a dress code?

While there is not a set dress code for the meetings, it is recommended to bring a sweater/suit coat to the meetings as the meeting space could fluctuate in temperature.

Attendance Guidelines

FORHP Regional Partnership Meetings is reserved for SORH staff, designated presenters, FORHP-invited guests, and partners offering products or services funded by FORHP. Approval from the Regional FORHP Project Officer is required for any other attendees. Political representatives, elected officials, and vendors may attend solely for presenting purposes.

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