How are we ALREADY planning for back-to-school physicals and flu shot season? Despite our wishes to have a forever summer, the reality is that fall is upon us.

That also means that we are planning the MHSCN Fall Conference, and I am happy to welcome attendees to Northern Minnesota for the festivities.

We plan to have a free networking event on Thursday, September 26 and will have a robust line-up of speakers for you the following day.

Plus, we've worked out lodging deals for those who wish to stay the weekend in Duluth!

We're excited to hear speakers touch on themes like these:

• Communications challenges related to community health
• Impact of patient experience on marketing efforts
• Tools for your change management tool box Speaking "CEO" & making the case for an investment in marketing
• Challenges and opportunities in rural medicine

The only thing better than summers in the sun are fall colors on the North Shore!

We hope you'll join us for our MHSCN Fall Conference on Friday, September 27 in Duluth.

Cassi Chrzanowski
MHSCN President-Elect