AI Rural Health Workshop
Hosted by Center 4 Health Research
May 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Join us for a novel workshop on the potential of Artificial Intelligence in transforming rural healthcare. This event is a collaborative effort involving:
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
- University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
- University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP)
- OSF Healthcare
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Community organizations
- Key community stakeholders
Faculty with an interest or expertise in health equity or health disparity as it relates to underserved rural areas are encouraged to attend.
Join our discussion as we work to:
- Identify challenges affecting rural health
- Develop research questions to advance the state of rural health
- Create infrastructure for healthcare research in rural populations
- Build teams to pursue funding opportunities
Workshop Goals:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges of rural healthcare from the perspectives of healthcare organizations and the community.
- To provide a platform for collaboration, innovation, and actionable strategies to improve rural health outcomes through AI-driven solutions.
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Date posted
Jan 15, 2025
Date updated
Mar 10, 2025
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Workshop Schedule
Welcome (10:00–10:15 a.m.)
Keynote (10:15–10:45 a.m.)
IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra
Break (10:45–11:00 a.m.)
Coffee and light snack served
Small Group Discussions (11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
- The High Cost of AI in Healthcare: Is It Worth It?
- Can AI Be Unfair? Addressing Bias in Rural Healthcare
- Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Helping Healthcare Workers Use AI
- Technology vs. Human Touch: How Patients Feel About AI in Healthcare
Lunch (12:30–1 p.m.)
Continued Small Group Discussions (1-2:30 p.m.)
Wrap-up and Next Steps (2:30-3:30 p.m.)