Registration open for 2025 Whole Health Consortium Symposium
From: The Whole Health Consortium at Virginia Tech
Be part of this interactive one-day symposium on May 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hotel Roanoke, which focuses on addressing rural health disparities through whole health principles. This event will bring together researchers, health care professionals, community leaders, educators, and industry partners to exchange ideas and drive meaningful action.
Together, we will explore the challenges facing our rural communities, evaluate effective community-based strategies, and discuss promising research-driven solutions for improving access to mental health care, advancing trauma-informed care, and addressing the social and environmental factors that shape rural health.
Click here to learn more and here to register.
Agenda:
- 8 a.m. – Registration and refreshments
- 9 a.m. – Welcome and keynote address
- 10:15 a.m. – World Cafe-style discussions
- 12:00 p.m. – Buffet lunch
- 1:15 p.m. – Interactive Data Walk
- 3:30 p.m. – Closing Endnote
- 4:30 p.m. – Flash Funding Announcement
- 5:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
Building on the momentum of our inaugural 2024 meeting, this year's symposium will continue the conversation—strengthening partnerships, sharing evidence-based practices, and identifying concrete steps to improve rural health outcomes.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Taryn Pelletier at taryn1@vt.edu during regular business hours least ten days before the event.