Delaware Rural Health: Expansion, Access, and Innovation
Schedule
Tue Jun 09 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Bayhealth Outpatient Center, Kent Campus | Dover, DE
About this Event
Join us for our 3rd Annual Delaware Rural Health Conference: Delaware Rural Health: Expansion, Access, and Innovation, focused on Delaware’s continued healthcare transformation and the next steps needed to strengthen rural communities across our state.
This event will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, community organizations, funders, advocates, and innovators to explore practical solutions that improve access, strengthen systems, and respond to the unique needs of Delaware’s rural residents.
Attendees will hear from nationally recognized keynote speaker Sylvain Charlebois, PhD, along with regional experts leading engaging discussions on funding opportunities, Food is Medicine strategies, value-based care, workforce development, and emerging innovations shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
With opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn from leaders driving change, this conference is designed to move Delaware forward through action and partnership. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the future of rural health in Delaware!
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM
Rural Health Transformation Panel
Host: Dr. David Tam, Beebe
Info: Leaders in healthcare and public systems discuss major shifts in Delaware’s rural health landscape, including innovation, access, and infrastructure
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opportunities in Funding Rural Health
Host: Longwood Foundation
Info: Funders and healthcare investors share strategies to finance sustainable rural health initiatives and expand community impact.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Food is Medicine: National and Local Models
Host: Beebe Healthcare
Info: Discussion on how nutrition interventions and healthcare partnerships can improve chronic disease outcomes and food access.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Keynote Address
Host: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, PhD
Info: Internationally recognized “Food Professor” shares insights on food systems, pricing trends, supply chains, and health implications for communities.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Progress Toward Value-Based Care: A Rural Perspective
Host: Bothwell Regional Center
Info: National and regional experts discuss payment reform, outcomes-based models, and opportunities for rural systems to thrive in value-based care through national best-practices.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Building a Comprehensive Workforce Pathway
Host: Wilmington University
Info: Leaders in workforce development and education discuss building Delaware’s future pipeline of healthcare and community-based professionals
Where is it happening?
Bayhealth Outpatient Center, Kent Campus, 665 South State Street, Dover, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00
