Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health

The Dakota Conference has served as an interdisciplinary forum for 40 years. Attracting over 300 professionals annually, the conference provides an opportunity to share strategies for building and sustaining healthy communities in North Dakota.

The Dakota Conference includes preconference workshops, keynote speakers, a variety of breakout sessions, poster presentations, evening meetings and events, and an awards banquet.

Why attend the Dakota Conference?

• Network with healthcare professionals

• Learn about current rural and public health issues

• Experience the collaboration of organizations, health and human service disciplines, and communities

• Get a taste of the professional side of being in healthcare

Who should attend?

Rural healthcare professionals Public health professionals Mental health professionals Researchers Social workers Administrators – nursing home, hospital, and clinic Providers Nurses Dietitians Educators Health professions students. All individuals interested in improving healthcare service in rural areas.

Cost: $350 Full conference, $235 Tuesday only, $235 Wednesday only, $160 Thursday only, $75 Student full conference fee, $40 Student any single day

Register: https://2025dakotaconference.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

Event Webpage: https://ruralhealth.und.edu/dakota-conference

Facilitated & funded by: University of North Dakota