2025 Forum II
9/16/2025 - 9/17/2025
Description
2025 FORUM II: From Incivility to Kindness:The Business Imperative
September 17 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Come join thought leaders in our profession at the 2025 HERO Forum II. Together, we’ll: Examine assessment tools and effective listening methods that can uncover the hidden causes and costs of incivility in your organization; Learn practical strategies that enable a culture to support profound care; Explore evidence-based best practices that have transformed workplaces all around the country; and Build a network of allies committed to making work a source of fulfillment, not depletion.
HEALTHCARE SUMMIT: Promoting Human Connection in Healthcare: Addressing safety, civility, caregiving, and mental fitness to foster a more humane work environment
September 16 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Civility and psychological safety are essential in a healthcare environment to foster a culture of respect and trust, which is vital for effective teamwork and patient care. When healthcare professionals feel safe and supported, they are more likely to communicate openly, collaborate efficiently, and provide high-quality care.
Sponsored by Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive 3.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Provider ID#101039
FALL THINK TANK: Listening as Intervention: The Practice and Power of Listening in the Workplace
September 16 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM CDT
Join us on September 16th for our Fall Think Tank—an informative and interactive session exploring how organizations put active listening into practice. Participants will hear real-world examples of how effective (and ineffective) listening affects employee and customer retention, employee health, and more. Practitioners will share insights on how to foster a culture of listening, and attendees will leave with practical strategies to embed listening into their own work environments.
A HERO Members only event
Sponsored by Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive 3.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Provider ID#101039
HERO AWARDS RECEPTION
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Cancellations will receive a refund less an administration fee based on the following dates (percentages are based on total amount paid for registration). Registrations can be transferred to another attendee for no additional fee. Confirmed registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the meeting will be charged the full fee.
- Cancellations received on or before August 15th incur a 15% fee.
- Cancellations received after August 15th will incur a 50% fee.
- No refunds after September 2nd.
Registration types
Healthcare Summit: $75
Forum II General Public: $195
Forum II - HERO Member: $175* (HERO Members Only)
Think Tank $0 (HERO Members Only)
*Members registering 5 or more receive a 10% discount
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