WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone interested in Amish and Rural Health! Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with the most vibrant, skilled and dedicated Amish and Plain community members, community practitioners and researchers across the country. Conference attendees are members of Amish, Plain or rural communities or work closely with community members to assist them to their health and access healthcare services. Professional attendees are employed by hospitals, colleges and universities, health insurance companies, local and state health departments or other agencies that address the healthcare needs of the Amish, Plain, and rural communities.

Special invitation to Amish and Plain Community members:

Plain Community members are invited to participate in the conference at a discounted rate. Please see the registration form for more information.

WHAT’S IN THIS CONFERENCE FOR YOU?

The National Amish Health Conferenceis the premier continuing education event for evidence-based, community led initiatives that have improved the health of the Amish and Plain communities. Attendees willexplore the past, present, and future of community health within the Amish and Plain communities. Speakers represent the Amish, Plain, rural, and healthcare communities and will addressa variety of disciplines that impact the health of the communityin culturally-sensitive manner.

More information about the conference agenda will be posted at

as speakers are confirmed.

MOHICAN STATE PARK

FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS

Mohican State Park is comprised of 1,110 acres with 5 miles of the scenic Clear Fork Branch of the Mohican River running through it. Recreational opportunities include hiking, camping and picnicking in the beautiful surrounding areas. The lodge features Olympic‐sized indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, and gift shop. For more information about the attractions of Mohican State Park, please visit the website at

Please use the following address to obtain driving directions: 4700 Goon Road, Perrysville, OH 44864. You may also find complete driving directions from major Ohio cities on the Mohican State Park website. You may call the lodge directly at 419-938-5411.

CONFERENCE LODGING

Lodging reservations can be made by calling 1‐800‐282‐7275. Room rates are $105 (plus tax & a $2 technology fee) per room per night when you mention you are attending the National Amish Health Conference. There are a limited amount of rooms reserved for conference attendees. The block of rooms will be held until April 22nd and then opened to the public.

TOUR THE AMISH AND MENNONITE HERRITAGE CENTER ON WEDNESDAYMORNING!

Start the conference with a guided tour of the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, including the Behalt, a10 ft tall x 265 ft long round mural. Behaltmeans “to keep,” or “to remember,” and illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite peoplefrom their Anabaptist beginnings in Zürich, Switzerland in 1525 to the present day. Participants will be transported by a charter bus to and from the heritage center. The tour leaves the lodge at 8:15am, and participants will return before the conference starts at 1:15. The cost of the tour includes transportation, a continental breakfast and box lunch. Additional fees apply, see page 7. Please sign up quickly! The tour is limited to 50 people.

2017 NATIONAL AMISH HEALTH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Participant Information: (PLEASE PRINT)

Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
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Registration Options- Deadline: May 10, 2017

/ Professional Rate (Full Conference)
Amish/Plain/Rural Community Member Rate
One Day Rate (Choose Day: 6/7 6/8 6/9) / $360
$185
$175
/ Guided tour of the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center. Tour includes a continental breakfast and box lunch (optional, Wednesday morning) / $ 75

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We hope you will join us for the entire conference, but we understand that may not be possible. To assist us in planning for enough meals, please tell us which meals you will be eating at the conference.
Wednesday Lunch / Thursday Breakfast / Friday Breakfast
Wednesday Dinner / Thursday Lunch / Friday Lunch
Thursday Dinner
Please indicate dietary restrictions/needs below:
Need Additional Meals? $25 each or $150 for all
Indicate the number of tickets next to each meal desired
Wednesday Lunch / Thursday Breakfast / Friday Breakfast
Wednesday Dinner / Thursday Lunch / Friday Lunch
Thursday Dinner
Payment Information
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Questions? Contact or 1-877-463-3686x710

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