The Panhandle Public Health District is inviting employers and community members to the annual Panhandle Safety & Wellness Conference on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at the Gering Civic Center, according to a news release dated Aug. 6, 2026.
The full-day event will feature expert-led sessions, networking and strategies that participants can bring back to worksites, organizations, hospitals and schools. The release states that the conference will also offer SHRM continuing education credits for HR professionals and workplace leaders.
Dr. Brian Shelmadine, chief medical officer at Box Butte General Hospital, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address, titled “Lifestyle Medicine in Action: Practical Strategies for Healthier People and Workplaces.” His presentation will focus on evidence-based lifestyle approaches such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social connection.
According to the release, the event will include recognition of a local leader with the Leading Light Award, as well as Panhandle organizations receiving the Governor’s Wellness Award.
Conference sessions and topics
Additional sessions are planned on topics including:
The Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council, part of Panhandle Public Health District, is described in the release as specializing in supporting employers in the Panhandle region, including those with diverse and remote workforces, by providing resources and training for worksite wellness programs.
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