2026 Missouri Health Symposium and Rural Health Research

Location

Truman State University
100 E. Normal St, Kirksville, MO 63501

Date

December 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM - December 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM

About

Transforming and Inspiring Rural Health for All

Join us December 3–4, 2026, at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, or online for two events focused on rural health research, resources, and community impact.

Thursday, December 3 | Rural Health Research Evening Event

Attend Strength as Medicine: Referrals That Improve Patient Outcomes and Vitality, a special evening event exploring how referrals and collaborative approaches can support improved patient outcomes and vitality.

Friday, December 4 | Missouri Health Symposium

Participate in a day of presentations, panel discussions, and roundtable conversations focused on rural health challenges, healthcare access, community resources, and opportunities for collaboration. Sessions will highlight rural health research, lived experiences, and strategies for connecting individuals and communities with resources that support health and well-being.

Both events offer opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals, researchers, community organizations, and partners working to strengthen rural health across Missouri.

Location: Online or in-person at Truman State University - Kirksville, Missouri.

We look forward to having you join us for these engaging opportunities to learn, connect, and advance rural health!

Speaker details and more information to come.

Sessions

Dec. 3, 2026

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST Thursday Rural Health Research

    Thursday Evening Event: Rural Health Research The feature Strength as Medicine: Referrals That Improve Patient Outcomes and Vitality, presented by Dr. Ball and Dr. Weitzel. The presentation will explore the role of referrals in connecting individuals with resources and services that support improved health outcomes and vitality.

    Location: Zoom

Dec. 4, 2026

  • 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM CST Missouri Health Symposium

    2026 Missouri Health Symposium 9:00 a.m. Doors Open 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks 9:30–10:20 a.m. Rural Health Transformation Program Overview: Purpose, function, and the role of regional hubs in healthcare expansion 10:30–11:20 a.m. Rural Health Realities Panel: Discussion of rural health challenges, community needs, and barriers to care 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Lunch and Roundtable Discussions: Exploring the TORCH HUB project, rural community perspectives, and ways to bridge gaps in healthcare 12:30–1:20 p.m. Rural Resources Panel: Highlighting programs, partnerships, and resources that support rural communities 1:30–2:20 p.m. Featured Rural Resources 2:20 p.m. Closing Remarks

    Location: Truman State University or Online