Minnesota Rural Summit 2002: Linking Health and Economic Development

Minnesota Rural Summit 2002: Linking Health and Economic Development, was held June 23-25th, 2002, in Duluth. This joint venture between Minnesota Rural Partners, the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and the Minnesota Rural Health Association provided an exciting opportunity to bring those concerned about rural economic and community development together with those concerned about rural health. Attendees learned about the economic impact of the health care in their community and what it means to the economic vitality and survival of the community. Rural stakeholders teamed up to identify current and future solutions and to find ways to target local, state, and federal resources.

The three days included interactive sessions, compact learning stations, and extensive examination and identification of practical alternatives to developing and implementing rural policy. Technology was an integral part of the conference as the Internet is utilized to solicit discussion and gather information on rural policy for communities, the state and the nation. We are including a link to the Summit brochure, as a resource for review of the summit.

Keynote Speaker Information:

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