Washington State University Extension

Area Health Education Center

Health Care Conferences

AHEC coordinates and implements several health profession conferences throughout the year.

These conferences are designed to support and augment health care professional educational needs in rural areas, and programs can be developed for statewide, regional or local audiences.

Specialty training through the University of Washington School of Medicine or regional residency programs may also be available.

Organizing People Is Our Business

Conference Planning

  • planning committee meetings
  • conference calls
  • communication with speakers
  • travel arrangements
  • CE accreditation applications

Marketing and Publicity

  • brochure development
  • target mailings
  • media contacts

Hotel and Meeting Arrangements

  • site selection and coordination
  • meals and break refreshments
  • audio visual needs
  • signage and exhibits

Registration and Record Keeping

  • telephone and information center
  • registration database
  • confirmation letters
  • on-site coordination
  • materials, packets, and handouts
  • name tags

Budget Management

  • budget development and projections
  • overseeing expenses
  • accounts payable and receivable

For more information about all professional development and conferencing activities, please contact:
Kaarin Appel
Conference Manager
EWAHEC, WSU Spokane
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495		 Office address: 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd, Room 215D
Telephone: 509.358.7640
Fax: 509.358.7647
Toll-free: 800.279.0705
E-mail: kappel@wsu.edu

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