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2025 Conference: Collaborate to Innovate

  • Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey 604 Station Road Grantville, PA, 17028 United States (map)

Join the Pennsylvania Charitable Healthcare Coalition (PCHC) on Thursday, November 6, for our annual conference: Collaborate to Innovate: Advancing the Impact of Charitable Clinics. This one-day event will be held at the Holiday Inn of Harrisburg/Hershey in Grantville, PA.

Each year, this conference brings together dedicated staff, volunteers, healthcare leaders, and advocates from free and charitable clinics across Pennsylvania — all committed to expanding access to care for underserved communities.

Attendees can expect powerful speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities — all focused on addressing the healthcare needs of uninsured Pennsylvanians.

Call for Presentations: Due July 18

Submissions for conference presentations are now being accepted on topics that address:

  • Innovative community and public health strategies to meet physical health, oral health, behavioral health and social determinants of health needs

  • Best practices in improving the health of uninsured and underserved populations

  • Collaborating with traditional and non-traditional community partners to meet patient needs

  • Effective strategies for non-profit growth and management 

  • Fundraising and grant writing strategies to support clinic operations

  • Building relationships with elected officials at all levels of government

  • Volunteer recruitment, management, and retention

We welcome submissions for oral presentations given by individuals or a panel of subject experts. Presentations will be either 1 hour or 1.25 hours in length. The conference planners will coordinate specific times to present with selected presenters.   

Abstract submissions should include a description of the issue or problem; methods, data, findings or observations; and practical implications or recommendations for implementation.

All submissions must be sent in by July 18 at 5:00 PM. Find more information and submit your proposal here.

Location & Lodging:

Holiday Inn of Harrisburg/Hershey
604 Station Rd., Grantville, PA 17028
717.469.0661

A room block has been reserved at the Holiday Inn for conference attendees. Rooms are available at the best available rate, which may vary daily. Use this link to book a room, or call the hotel directly at 717.469.0661, and use block code P3H.