Join us to explore innovative approaches for strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline in rural communities. Learn about research and data tools that help demonstrate and quantify why healthcare workforce development is essential to economic vitality. Discover how regional networks drive success in recruitment and retention and see HealthForce Kentucky’s transformative program space firsthand. This half-day, hybrid event will bring together educators, economic development practitioners, funders, healthcare leaders and community stakeholders to share proven solutions and forge partnerships that advance rural healthcare employment and strengthen local economies.

Planning to join us in person? You’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of HealthForce Kentucky’s cutting-edge facilities and dedicated networking time to build connections that matter.

Featured Resource: Strategies to Address Healthcare Worker Shortages

Who Should Attend?

Healthcare Professionals | Educators | Economic Development Practitioners | Funders | Community Leaders | Workforce Development Practitioners

Questions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

When:
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

11 a.m. CT | Guided Facility Tours
12 p.m. CT | Networking and Lunch
12:30-3:15 p.m. CT | Program

Location: 
HealthForce Kentucky
2511 Frederica St.
Owensboro, KY 42303 (map it)

Event Type:
In person and Virtual

Registration Deadline:
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026