Events CalendarArizona Rural Health ConferenceRural Health and Public Policy Forum The Center for Rural Health Webinar SeriesNational Rural Health DayUpcoming Trainings through the WRPHTC Oct 16 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: Enhancing Maternal Emergency Preparedness: Evaluating a Train-the-Trainer Model for Obstetric Life Support Implementation in Arizona Noon – 1 p.m., Oct. 16, 2025 Describe disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural and underserved settings. Explain how OBLS simulation-based training enhances maternal emergency response and contributes to reducing health inequities. Discuss preliminary findings and lessons learned from evaluating a train-the-trainer approach to OBLS implementation across diverse healthcare settings in Arizona. Nov 18 Image 2025 Tribal Opioid and Substance Use Conference 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 18, 2025 Arizona Department of Health Services is hosting the 2025 Tribal Opioid & Substance Use Conference focusing on restoring balance and strengthening tribal responses through hope, innovation, and partnership. Nov 20 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: National Rural Health Day 9 – 10 a.m., Nov. 20, 2025 A View from the Hill: Federal Update on Rural Health Policy. Celebrate National Rural Health Day with NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain Nov 20 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: OB Simulation Trainings in Non-Birthing Facilities Noon – 1 p.m., Nov. 20, 2025 Discuss needs for OB training in rural communities. Learn about current OB simulation training efforts and how it could benefit your community. Evaluate the impact of brief OB simulation training on healthcare provider confidence, knowledge, and preparedness for managing labor and delivery in rural and critical access hospitals. Feb 17 Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum 2026 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Feb. 17, 2026
Oct 16 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: Enhancing Maternal Emergency Preparedness: Evaluating a Train-the-Trainer Model for Obstetric Life Support Implementation in Arizona Noon – 1 p.m., Oct. 16, 2025 Describe disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural and underserved settings. Explain how OBLS simulation-based training enhances maternal emergency response and contributes to reducing health inequities. Discuss preliminary findings and lessons learned from evaluating a train-the-trainer approach to OBLS implementation across diverse healthcare settings in Arizona.
Nov 18 Image 2025 Tribal Opioid and Substance Use Conference 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 18, 2025 Arizona Department of Health Services is hosting the 2025 Tribal Opioid & Substance Use Conference focusing on restoring balance and strengthening tribal responses through hope, innovation, and partnership.
Nov 20 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: National Rural Health Day 9 – 10 a.m., Nov. 20, 2025 A View from the Hill: Federal Update on Rural Health Policy. Celebrate National Rural Health Day with NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain
Nov 20 Image AzCRH Webinar Series: OB Simulation Trainings in Non-Birthing Facilities Noon – 1 p.m., Nov. 20, 2025 Discuss needs for OB training in rural communities. Learn about current OB simulation training efforts and how it could benefit your community. Evaluate the impact of brief OB simulation training on healthcare provider confidence, knowledge, and preparedness for managing labor and delivery in rural and critical access hospitals.
