10th Annual Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Symposium

August 21 – 22, 2024

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. JoAnne Owens – Nauslar
President & CAO:  Fitness is Living

JoAnne Owens-Nauslar has spent fifty-five years promoting the benefits of healthy active living and is considered one of the nation’s most vocal personalities on issues of physical activity and health literacy for long term healthy active living.  She is considered a master motivator on team building, communication, and why we need to MOVE TO IMPROVE!

Join the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board for an inspiring and educational event at the 10th Annual Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Symposium, Where we celebrate the remarkable efforts of the Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Tribal Partners.  This symposium is dedicated to showcasing the innovative and impactful work being done to improve the health and wellness of our communities.  Discover the initiatives being implemented across the Great Plains region.  Our Tribal Partners will share their success stories and strategies in various critical areas including obesity prevention, commercial tobacco cessation, access to healthy and traditional foods, and diabetes and heart disease prevention.

Why attend?

  • Networking Opportunities:  Connect with health professionals, community leaders, and wellness advocates.
  • Educational Sessions:  Gain practical knowledge and tools to implement in your own community.
  • Inspiration and Motivation:  Hear firsthand accounts of positive change and success stories that can inspire similar efforts in your area.

Who Should Attend?

This symposium is ideal for:

  • Health professionals, community organizers, tribal leaders, educators, and anyone passionate about improving health and wellness in Indian Country.

A room block is available at the Fairfield Inn and Suites – 1214 N Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703.  Call the hotel at (605) 718-9600 and request a room in the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board room block or use this handy booking link HERE.

Limited Vendor Booth space is available free of charge!  Register HERE.

 

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