May 21 2025

AI Rural Health Workshop

Hosted by Center 4 Health Research

May 21, 2025

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location

UICOMP Room A100-2

Address

1 Illini Drive, Peoria, IL 61605

AI Rural Health Workshop

Goal

To leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing healthcare disparities and enhancing health outcomes in Illinois’ rural communities through collaborative efforts, focusing on understanding community-specific healthcare needs and building trust between healthcare providers, researchers, and rural populations.

Objectives

  • Pinpoint specific healthcare challenges, barriers, and priorities.
  • Ensure transparency, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivities in AI applications – tailored for rural health
  • Build a network of AI researchers, providers, advocates, and policymakers to address rural health needs
  • Promote community-led development of AI tools for health informed by rural communities
  • Identify high-impact AI apps that can be applied to improve access and outcomes for rural communities.

Workshop Schedule

Welcome (10 a.m.)
Drs. Dodani, Rehg, & Feinstein (Organizing Committee)
Dean Meenakshy Aiyer

Introduction to Workshop Goals and Breakout Groups (10:15 a.m.)
Drs. Donohue and Hughes

Small Group Discussions (10:30 a.m.)

  1. Can AI Be Unfair? Addressing Bias in Rural Healthcare
  2. Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Helping Healthcare Workers Use AI
  3. Technology vs. Human Touch: How Patients Feel About AI in Healthcare

Break (11:30 a.m.)
Coffee, water and light snacks

Continued Small Group Discussions (11:45 a.m.)

Lunch (12:30)
Will be provided

Keynote (1 p.m.)
IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra

Small Group Report-outs (1:30 p.m.)

Wrap-up and Next Steps (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Drs. Donohue and Hughes

 

Learn about Center 4 Health Research

Contact

Jeanne Reddy

Date posted

Jan 15, 2025

Date updated

May 15, 2025