Mayville, N.D.—May 9, 2011—Three local agencies are partnering to present Lifeline to Rural Health: A conference on public health, parish nursing and hospice care on Wednesday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mayville State University, Luckasen Room.
The conference is presented by Traill District Health, Hospice of the Red River Valley and Sanford Health Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry, and made possible through a grant from the North Dakota Area Health Education Center.
Registration is required by June 7. Registration forms are available by contacting Brenda Stallman at (701) 636-4434 or by visiting the Hospice of the Red River Valley website www.hrrv.org. There is no fee to attend the sessions; however, there is a $10 fee for the luncheon.
The conference includes a session for healthcare professionals from 8 a.m. to noon. Topics include:
The Congregation’s Role in Health Promotion, presented by Pastor Sonja Kjar, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fargo
Stretching our Connections, a panel presentation
Starting Difficult Conversations, presented by Tricia Langlois, MD, Hospice of the Red River Valley
A community session will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Topics include:
Lifting Up, Letting Go, Carrying On, presented by Doreen Rosevold, teacher, librarian, writer and columnist for Farm & Ranch Guide
Journeys of Healing, Stories of Personal Experiences
Your Lifeline to Rural Healthcare, presented by representatives from Public Health, Faith Community Ministry and Hospice
A luncheon open to both healthcare professionals and the public will be held from noon-1 p.m. featuring entertainment by Natalie Sparrow, image, wardrobe, talent consultant and owner of Ultimate Talent and Model Management. There is a $10 fee for the luncheon.
