FAITH IN RURAL HEALTH SUMMIT

October 4, 2024

9 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Breakfast and check-in 8-9 a.m. Lunch provided.

This event is free.

Mercer University – Macon Campus, Presidents Dining Room at the University Center

Join the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, Mercer University School of Medicine and School of Theology for the Faith in Rural Health Summit as we explore how health care providers and faith leaders can collaborate to tackle their communities’ health challenges. The summit aims to encourage and facilitate deeper connections between these two vital sectors, leading to enhanced health care outcomes in rural Georgia counties. Six CMEs will be offered.

Topics & Discussions

• One Physician’s Reflection on Medical/Faith Lessons Learned from COVID
• The Church’s Role in Rural Public Health Collaborations
• Successful Faith-Health Partnership in Rural Georgia
• Best Practices for Addressing the Spiritual Needs that Patients Bring to Medical Settings