Name
08. The Rural Workforce Reality: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Brian Floyd, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer, ECU Health
Imee Dahl, DNP, RN, CENP, Operations and Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health St. Helena
Mary Casillas, Chief Executive Officer, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Imee Dahl, DNP, RN, CENP, Operations and Patient Care Executive, Adventist Health St. Helena
Mary Casillas, Chief Executive Officer, Hazel Hawkins Memorial 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.
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Lukas Voss, Custom Content Writer and Coordinator, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
lvoss@beckershealthcare.com
CEO + CFO: Topic Tags
Workforce, Staffing / Labor Issues, Partnerships