FORHP Regional Partnership Meetings
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In partnership with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), NOSORH is thrilled to kick off this year’s lineup of FORHP Regional Partnership Meetings! These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to focus on regional rural health needs and network with other State Offices in your region.
Upcoming Meetings
Select a meeting from below for more information and details.
+ FORHP Region A Partnership Meeting
Dates
June 25-27, 2024
Location
Portland, Maine
Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 pm – 4:00pm
Regional Meeting
Wednesday, June 26, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, June 27, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Registration
Click here to register.
Agenda
Click here to download a draft agenda.
Transportation
The Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the suggested airport.
The hotel is approximately 3.5 miles from the Portland International Jetport (PWM). The hotel does offer a shuttle from 4:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Mon–Sat and 4:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Sun. Uber is approximately $30 from the airport to the hotel. On-site complimentary parking is available.
Hotel
Clarion Hotel Portland
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Group rooms rate: $107
Reservations
Individual reservations may be made by calling (207) 774-5611 and specifying the group name: NOSORH Region A Partnership Meeting or Group Number: KN63P4, or book online.
Reservation cut-off: June 3, 2024, 5:00pm ET
Check-in: 3pm ET
Check-out: 12pm ET
Optional Activity
Join your fellow Region A attendees on a fun Sunset Lighthouse Cruise in Casco Bay. “This 1 hour and 45 minutes cruise offers guests a chance to relax and unwind as we make our way around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Enjoy evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. … there is a galley with hot, cold, and alcoholic beverages, as well as many snacks.”
Here are the key details:
When: Wednesday, June 26th at 7 pm (Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure)
Where: Long Warf, 170 Commercial Street in Portland, ME 04101
Cost: Tickets are $35 per adult – Individuals are responsible for acquiring their own ticket(s).
Go to the Portland Discovery website to make your reservation and for more information.
+ FORHP Region C Partnership Meeting
Dates
July 23-25, 2024
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, July 23, 9:00am – 11:00am
Regional Meeting
Tuesday, July 23, 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, July 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Registration
Click here to register.
Agenda
Click here to view a draft agenda.
Transportation
The Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the suggested airport.
The hotel is approximately 7 miles from Eppley Airfield (OMA). Uber is approximately $20 from the airport to the hotel. The hotel offers valet parking for $30 per night.
Hotel
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
302 S. 36th St. Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 810-9500
Essential King room rate: $115
Reservations
Individual reservations may be made using the Region C Partnership Block link, or by calling 1-800-546-7866 and referencing code “RGC.”
Reservation cut-off: July 1, 2024, 5:00 pm CT
Check-in: 4 pm CT
Check-out: 11 am CT
Optional Activity
Join your fellow Region C attendees for an evening of fun and mini-bowling at Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl. Just a few blocks from the meeting hotel. No tickets or pre-registration are required (but a headcount would be appreciated).
“The rules of mini bowling are the same as traditional bowling, but everything is scaled down. The bowling balls are smaller & without holes + the lanes are about half the distance. Half the size, twice the fun!”
When: Tuesday, July 23, time is TBD
Where: Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl, 3724 Farnam St, Omaha, NE
Cost: Mini-bowl lanes are $40 an hour, with up to six individuals per lane, and the cost of any beverages you order. Currently, they do not serve food but have a food truck that is often outside.
+ FORHP Region E Partnership Meeting
Dates
July 9-11, 2024
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, July 9, 9:00am – 11:00am
Regional Meeting
Tuesday, July 9, 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, July 10, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday, July 11, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Registration
Click here to register.
Agenda
Click here to download a draft agenda.
Transportation
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the suggested airport. The hotel is approximately 5.9 miles from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Uber is approximately $25 from the airport to the hotel. The hotel is offering as special rate for valet parking: $15 a day and $30 per night.
Hotel
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
1 907-279-8000
Group Standard Room rate: $340/night
Reservations
Individual reservations may be made by calling 1 (800) 228-9290 or (907) 279-8000 and specifying the group name: Region E SORH Regional Partnership Meeting room block or by booking here.
Reservation cut-off: June 21, 2024, 5:00pm AKST
Check-in: 4pm AKST
Check-out: 11am AKST
Optional Activity
Join your fellow Region E attendees for a memorable activity. We will depart from the meeting hotel lobby at 1pm on Wednesday, July 10th for a 1:30 pm departure time at Westmark Anchorage Hotel for Portage Glacier Cruise & Tour with Transportation. This is an approximately 5 ½ hour tour, including a roundtrip train excursion to Portage and a glacier cruise.
Individuals are responsible for acquiring their own ticket(s). This tour often sells out, so place your reservation as soon as possible!
From the Grayline Alaska website:
“Portage Glacier Cruise & Tour with Transportation (Roundtrip Anchorage): The Portage Glacier Cruise & Tour combines the Portage Glacier Cruise, a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and roundtrip transportation to/from downtown Anchorage. Venture on a spectacular cruise across Portage Lake, home to Portage Glacier, on this half-day tour. Travel south from Anchorage along the scenic Seward Highway. Next, board the mv Ptarmigan, the only boat operating on Portage Lake, for an unforgettable one-hour cruise across an iceberg-dotted landscape. Standing just 300 yards from a relic of the Ice Age, you’ll watch for fractures of ice break off the glacier and crash into the water below. Portage Glacier is Alaska’s second most visited attraction and once you see the pristine views in person, you’ll understand why. On the way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you’ll tour this great wildlife sanctuary.”
When: Wednesday, July 10: 1:00 pm depart hotel; 1:30 pm tour departure time.
Where: Depart Anchorage on Greyline Alaska to Portage Lake. One-hour cruise on Portage Lake. Return via Greyline Railways.
Cost: Tickets are $119, which includes the rail fare and the cruise costs. Food and beverages are not covered.
Please note that the information above is subject to change. We will continually update this page to reflect the latest information.
Attendance Guidelines
Attendance of 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 all other attendees. Political representatives, elected officials, and vendors may attend solely for presenting purposes. Additionally, please be aware that the last half-day of regional meetings is exclusively open to SORH, FORHP, and NOSORH. Pre-meeting attendance is limited to SORH staff, FORHP, NOSORH, and FORHP-invited guests.
Need Help?
If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Wroczynski, NOSORH Education Manager, at carolinew@nosorh.org.
Past Meetings
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