Name
09. The Rural Workforce Reality: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers
Brian Floyd, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer, ECU Health
Michael Cureton, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Health
Christopher Bjornberg, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Valley Healthcare District
Imee Dahl, DNP, RN, CENP, Operations and Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health St. Helena
Olivia Sweetnam, MSN, MPH, ACNP-BC, Chief Executive Officer, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital
Michael Cureton, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Health
Christopher Bjornberg, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Imperial Valley Healthcare District
Imee Dahl, DNP, RN, CENP, Operations and Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health St. Helena
Olivia Sweetnam, MSN, MPH, ACNP-BC, Chief Executive Officer, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital
Description
Rural health systems face unique workforce challenges. This panel explores practical strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent in rural communities. Leaders discuss innovative staffing models, community partnerships, incentives, and culture-building approaches that strengthen workforce stability while sustaining access, quality care, and long-term viability in resource-constrained rural settings.
Session Type
Panel