2026 Head for the Hills
Hungry Mother State Park
Marion, VA
October 23-24, 2026
Free event for primary care/hospitalist physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical residents working in Southwest Virginia’s 13 counties
2026 SESSIONS:
- Loneliness Epidemic
- Obesity/Weight Loss
- Vaccine Hesitancy
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Tick Borne Diseases
- Mental Health Challenges
- Black Maternal Health
- Pain Management
Pediatrics
- Autism
- Perinatal Substance Use
- Secondary Substance Exposure
2026 LODGING INFORMATION
Lodging is complimentary for all attendees this year!
All cabins are dog-friendly.
*To ensure everyone has a comfortable stay and that we comply with max occupancy limits – it is very important that you include all guests in your party when registering and notify us of any changes to your party number at least two weeks before the conference.*
Linens are NOT provided!
All guests will need to bring their own sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels (including dish towels/cloths)
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REGISTER HERE
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 
Great to see Head for the Hills is still going strong woitl an excellent website!
Gary Crum PhD, MPH
A previous GMEC Ex. Director
PS. I am in retirement now leading a small church in Lebanon, VA
Hi. How many CMEs can be acquired at this event?
8