The annual Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona. Designed for those working in the field of rural public health, this educational event will help you:

• Examine key rural and public health policy issues relevant to Arizona's tribal and rural communities
• Help you gain perspectives from state government leaders on health care
• Identify strategies to strengthen rural and public health systems
• Learn more about the role and impact of county officials on health care, and
• Help you learn useful tips on how to communicate with elected officials.

The $45.00 registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and handouts. 

The forum is sponsored by the MEZCOPH Rural Health Office, the Arizona Rural Health Association, and the Arizona Public Health Association.

Forum Topics:

Below are some of the topics to be discussed at the forum sessions:

• Advocacy Organizations Panel: Our Contributions to Strengthening Rural and Public Health Infrastructure
• How to Work with Elected Officials
• Meet and Greet Your State Legislator:  “How Well Do You Know Your State Legislator?”  Note: We extended forum invitation to all state legislators but we cannot guarantee that all legislators will attend.
• Perspectives from our State Government Leaders:  the Arizona Governor’s Office, ADHS, ADES, GITA, AHCCCS, and ADEQ:  USDA Arizona Rural Development

Registration and Further Information:

For more information, send email to Rebecca Ruiz or call her at (520) 626-2243.  Or you may click here to download a registration form and flyer with agenda (PDF format).