Optivation: A joint venture of Bemidji State UniversityandNorthwest Technical College
Rural Health Community Health Worker Conference
Provide tools for rural CHWs to advocate for their role within their workplace and communities. Provide knowledge and tools for rural CHW employers to understand how to implement CHWs into practice. Create awareness of third party billing and sustainability opportunities. Provide networking resources for CHW employers. Learn of evidence on how CHWs can positively influence public health by reducing health care costs, increasing patient satisfaction, and improving health patient outcomes. For more information contact Wendy Potratz, NTC at 218-333-6648 or Connie Norman, Sanford Health at 218-333-4839.
A variety of professionals from the area will be presenting. Presenters may include College faculty, Sanford Health, and Community Health Professionals.
