Name
                                    02. Resilience in Rural Health: Thriving Against the Odds
                                        Date & Time
                                    Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                        Speakers
                                    Clay Jordan, RN,  Chief Executive Officer, Tri Valley Health System
Tom Vasko, Chief Executive Officer, Newman Memorial Hospital
Katherine Burnworth, President, Imperial Valley Healthcare District
                                Tom Vasko, Chief Executive Officer, Newman Memorial Hospital
Katherine Burnworth, President, Imperial Valley Healthcare District
Description
                                    The Resilience in Rural Health: Thriving Against the Odds panel will highlight the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare systems and how they are overcoming them. Experts will discuss strategies for improving access to care, leveraging technology, and addressing workforce shortages to ensure sustainable health services in rural areas. The panel will also examine community engagement and partnerships as essential tools for building resilience and fostering long-term health improvements. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights on how rural healthcare leaders are innovating to provide high-quality care despite limited resources and external pressures.
Location Name
                                    Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
                                        Session Type
                                    Panel
                                        Moderated by
                                    Rosie Talaga, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare