Join us for the ATRN Annual Health Summit, scheduled to take place at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia, from Monday, October 13 - Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The Summit is hosted by iTHRIV and Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Theme: Navigating the Changing Health Landscape in Appalachia
Join us as we delve into crucial discussions surrounding the dynamic and evolving health landscape in the Appalachian region. With a focus on innovative strategies and collaborative approaches, this summit aims to address pressing challenges and explore opportunities for enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Key Topics Include:
- Behavioral Science and Health Behaviors (Substance Use, Nutrition, Exercise, Smoking, etc.)
- Clinical and Translational Research
- Clinical Conditions/Diseases (Cancer, Mental Health, Diabetes, etc.)
- Data Access for Community Decision Making
- Disease Prevention and Treatment (Drug Development, Mental Health, Pain Management, etc.)
- Dissemination and Implementation Science
- Environmental Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Access to Quality Care for All
- Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, Health Communication, Trust in Science
- Health Related Policy Implementation and Enforcement
- Impact of Bidirectional Learning Between Communities and Their Academic Partners
- Impact of Consolidated/Closed Health Organizations in Appalachia
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Training, Education, and Workforce Development
- Translational Health, Informatics, Telemedicine, and Data-Driven Technologies
Registration Information:
We invite anyone passionate about advancing health equity and improving health outcomes in Appalachia to join us at the ATRN Annual Health Summit.
Registration Fees:
- ATRN Member: $125
- Community Organization: $125
- Government Agency: $125
- Non-ATRN Member: $150
- Student: $50
For inquiries contact us at atrnheadquarters@gmail.com.
COMING SOON: Sponsorship Opportunities & Call for Abstracts!
The deadline to register for the ATRN 2025 Annual Health Summit is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.