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.

 

Registration Now Open

Registration is open for all five meetings. Each meeting has an optional pre-meeting, so be sure to select that option if you plan to attend.

+ FORHP Region A Partnership Meeting

Dates
June 25-27, 2024

Location
Portland, Maine 

Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 pm – 4:00p

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
Coming soon

+ FORHP Region B Partnership Meeting

Dates
May 2123, 202

Location
Charleston, South Carolina 

Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2:00 pm – 4:00pm 

Regional Meeting
Wednesday, May 22, 9:00am – 5:00pm 
Thursday, May 23, 9:00am – 5:00pm  

Registration
Click here to register.

Agenda
Click here to download a draft agenda.

Transportation
The Charleston International Airport (CHW) is the suggested airport.
The hotel is approximately 11 miles from the Charleston International Airport (CHW) airport. The airport does not offer a shuttle. Uber is approximately $30 from the airport to the hotel.
For about $3.50, a bus runs from the airport to 0.3 miles from the hotel (about a 6 min walk).
On-site valet daily is $39 per day plus applicable taxes.

Hotel
Courtyard Charleston Historic District
125 Calhoun Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
1 843-805-7900
Group room rate: $303 

Reservations
Individual reservations may be made by calling 843-805-7900 and specifying the Region B SORH Partnership Meeting room block, or online here. 
Reservation cut-off: April 27, 2024
Check-in: 4 pm ET
Check-out: 11 am ET 

Optional Activity
Join your fellow Region B attendees on a fun Pirates and Ghosts Tour in downtown Charleston. The tour is 2 hours long and about a mile in length.

“Experience the dark and mysterious side of Charleston with our popular Pirates and Ghosts Tour! Join us on this fun-filled journey and learn about the city’s infamous pirate history, including Black Beard’s invasion of Charleston. Our expert guides will take you through haunted alleyways and eerie corridors, sharing spine-chilling stories of ghosts and pirate legends. If you’re interested in a unique and exciting Charleston Tour, book our Pirate and Ghost Tour today and discover the hidden secrets of this historic city.” 

When: Wednesday, May 22 at 8 pm
Where: Tour of Charleston, 207 E. Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401
Cost: Tickets are $35 per adult

Go to the Tour of Charleston website to make your reservation. Please note: When entering your name, enter your first name and then “NOSORH” as the last name. This is how Tours of Charleston will know that you are in our group and determine if we need two tour groups.

+ 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 D Partnership Meeting

Dates
June 4-6, 2024

Location
Sacramento, California

Pre-Meeting
Tuesday, June 4, 2:00 pm – 4:00pm  

Regional Meeting
Wednesday, June 5, 9:00am – 5:00pm 
Thursday, June 6, 9:00am – 5:00pm  

Registration
Click here to register.

Agenda
Click here to view a draft agenda.

Transportation
The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the suggested airport.
The hotel is approximately 6 miles from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (6900 Airport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95837). The hotel offers valet parking for $35 per night. Uber is approximately $30 from the airport to the hotel.  

Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
1 916-326-5000
Group room rate: $217.50 

Reservations
Individual reservations may be made by visiting our unique page or at www.sacramento.embassysuites.com using the special code: RDP. Or reservations can be made by calling 916-326-5000 and letting the Front Desk Agent know you would like to make a reservation under the
“Region D Partnership Meeting” discounted rate. 

Fee Transparency – Total anticipated taxes and mandatory charges are 16.195%, which is made up of 12% Occupancy Tax, 4% Sacramento Tourism Assessment and .195% CA Tourism Assessment per nightPer Hilton’s fee transparency guidelines, the contracted guestroom rate will automatically include the mandatory 4.195% assessment charge and will be visual to guests when making their individual reservations using the reservation link providedThe remaining 12% would be charged as an occupancy tax at time of payment. 

Reservation cut-off: May 17, 2024, 5:00 pm PT
Check-in: 4 pm PT
Check-out: 11 am PT 

Optional Activity

Join your fellow Region D attendees for a fun night out at the ballpark. We will be attending a Sacramento River Cats baseball game. The River Cat will be taking on the Albuquerque Isotopes.  

Turn your Tuesdays into a flavor-packed fiesta with “Toyota Family Value Tuesday! $2 Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, and Merlino’s; because good times and great deals go hand in hand!”

When: Tuesday, June 4 at 6:45 PM

More information to come! 

+ FORHP Region E Partnership Meeting

Dates
July 9-11, 202

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.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Wroczynski, NOSORH Education Manager, at carolinew@nosorh.org.