Symposium on Community and Rural Healthcare Slated for October 27-28 in Rochester

September 4, 2025

The MMA, in partnership with the Wisconsin Medical Society, will present a panel discussion on "The Role of Medical and Professional Societies in Supporting Clinicians and Community Health" at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2025: Bold Innovation and Partnerships symposium on October 27-28, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. 

This symposium is designed for healthcare leaders, administrators, executives, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, community health partners, university and other academic faculty, nonprofit and government employees, residents, fellows, and medical students. 

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: 

  • Recognize transformative approaches to address key healthcare challenges facing rural America 

  • Identify collaborative strategies and partnerships to sustain workforce and improve health outcomes in rural communities 

  • Assess innovative approaches to enhance rural health equity, cancer care, and behavioral health. 

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