Main Conference
5/13/26, 7:00 AM
— 5/13/26, 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
5/13/26, 8:00 AM
— 5/13/26, 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks and Keynote
5/13/26, 9:10 AM
— 5/13/26, 9:30 AM
Networking Break + Exhibitor Experience
5/13/26, 9:30 AM
— 5/13/26, 10:30 AM
Breakout 1
- Integrating Healthcare Systems and Family Advocacy Organizations: Co-creation of a Down Syndrome Clinic; Sarah Curfman, Sara Moga, Gillette Children's, St. Paul MN
- From Silos to Synergy: Evolving RN Care Coordination in a Health Care Home Model; Nicole Peters, BSN, RN, PHN, Director of Ambulatory Services at CCM Health; Rachel Strand, RN, Clinic Nurse Supervisor at CCM Health
- CHW Billing and Financing: Practical Strategies for HCH Clinics; Kristen Godfrey Walters, MPH, CHW Initiatives and Community Engagement Unit, HPCD, Minnesota Department of Health,; Megan Nieto, CHW, Co-Founder, CHW Solutions, St. Paul
- Leading the Way: A Primary Care Clinic's Journey to Address Substance Use; Dr. Allison Juba, DO; Andrew Storm, RN, - Alomere Health
5/13/26, 10:50 AM
— 5/13/26, 11:50 AM
Refresh & Recharge Break + Exhibitor Showcase
5/13/26, 10:50 AM
— 5/13/26, 11:50 AM
Breakout 2
- Listening Beyond Words: Supporting Pediatric Patients Through Play and Presence; Elizabeth Anderson, LPN, MBA - Hutchinson Health, Hutchinson, MN
- One Workflow, Two Pathways: Enhancing TCMs for a Better Outcome; Christine Wiles, LSW - Director of Ambulatory Care Management, CentraCare; Elise Hedman, BSN, RN Lead of Ambulatory Care Management, CentraCare
- Community Health Workers as a Solution for Long-Term Sustainability; Sunny Ainley, Executive Director, Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance; Kap Wilkes, MN Rural Health Association
- Building Sustainable Rural Innovation Through Community Partnerships; Jose Alba, MBA, FACHE - Director of Community Engagement, AscendRural
5/13/26, 1:05 PM
Connect & Network Lunch + Exhibitor Showcase
5/13/26, 1:05 PM
— 5/13/26, 2:05 PM
Breakout 3
- Improving State-wide Pediatric Care Coordination Services: A conversation with MDH; J.P. Mahoehney, RN MPH Coordinated Systems Specialist, in the Children and Youth with Special Health Needs, MDH; Tara Mahin, South Lake Pediatrics, Care Coordination Supervisor, Minnetonka, MN
- From Hospital to Home: Transforming Transitions in Rural Communities; Payton Dittmann, MHA, BSN, RN - Director of Clinic Operations; Aleashia Carlson, MHA, RN - Clinic Manager at Astera Health
- From Research to Practice: The Brain Health Recipe; Heidi Haley-Franklin, MSW, Vice President, Programs, Alzheimer's; Patty Takawira, MPH, Aging and Healthy Communities Unit Manager, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division, Minnesota Department of Health; Phuong Hoang, Healthy Aging Intern, MDH Aging and Healthy Communities Unit
- Integrated Team Approaches: Returning Stable Psychiatry Patients to Referring Provider; Greta Ortega, APRN, CNP, PMHNP, APP Supervisor, Psychiatrist, University of Minnesota Physicians; Christine Poska, PA, Primary Care Provider, M Health Fairview, Fridley, MN; Alvina Brueggemann, PhD, CSSBB, Quality Improvement Consultant, University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN; Laura Nielson, PsyD, LP, System Director, Mental Health & Addiction Clinical Services, Integrated Care, M Health Fairview, Minneapolis, MN; Chris Beamish, MHA, MSW, Service Line Executive: Mental Health & Addiction, M Health Fairview, Minneapolis, MN
5/13/26, 2:05 PM
— 5/13/26, 2:30 PM
Final Refresh Break + Exhibitor Showcase
5/13/26, 2:30 PM
— 5/13/26, 3:30 PM
Breakout 4
- Veterans Population Health: Ask the Question; Rachel Johnson, MBA - Veterans Community Health Director; Raeann Murray, LSW, Veteran Health Navigator Supervisor, MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- After-Hours Care Is Not an Afterthought (24/7 Access); Allison Laws, RN, MBA - CEO of Evergreen Triage
- Health Trends Across Community: Informing Policy and Practice; Tyler Winkelman, MD, MSc; Director, General Internal Medicine; Hennepin Healthcare
- Welia Health’s Quality Improvement Process to Screen for SDoH; Jennifer Friday, MSN, RN, PHN - Nurse Care Coordinator and Educator, Welia Health
5/13/26, 3:30 PM
— 5/13/26, 3:35 PM
Thank you for coming!! We will see you in 2027!!