Registration 

LRHA Member Registration - $100

Non Member Registration  - $200

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Registration closes October 30, 2026

Lodging 

Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette

1909 Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, LA

The deadline to book the special group rate was October 2, 2026 

Agenda

Presentations

• Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program
• Practical AI Governance for Rural Healthcare
• USDA Rural Development Funding Resources for Rural Healthcare
• Strategic Grant Funding: Strengthening Rural Healthcare and Community Impact
• The Insider Secrets to Our Journey to 5 Star Designation
• Small Teams, Big Impact: Onboarding Strategies that Strengthen Compliance and Safety in Rural Facilities
• Leading Forward: Developing the Next Generation of Rural Health Leaders

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2026 Rural Health Awards

Each year LRHA honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field of rural health who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others. Previous recipients have stretched the boundaries of possibility by forging innovative programs and services, making rural life healthier and more compassionate. The 2026 Rural Health Awards will be presented on Thursday, November 12, 2026 during the Awards Ceremony of the Louisiana Rural Health Summit.

 2026 AWARD WINNERS

• Outstanding Rural Health Organization: Union General Hospital
• Outstanding Rural Health Program: SCHS Youth Mobile Crisis Response
• Rural Health Practitioner of the Year: Brian N Heinen, MD
• Rural Health Professional of the Year: John Morgan, RN, MBA

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR'S WINNERS