2026 Plain Community Health Consortium Conference
July 20 - 21, 2026

Holiday Inn/Imperial Event Center
Lancaster, PA

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Registration opening Monday, May 18th!

The Clinic for Special Children is hosting the 12th Annual Plain Community Health Consortium conference at the Holiday Inn/Imperial Event Center in Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

This year's conference, themed Rooted in Care, Growing in Knowledge, will focus on the identification, treatment, research, and care of rare genetic disorders in the Plain communities across North America. 

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Event Details

Registration fee | $160 per person (lodging/travel not included)

Dates | July 20-21, 2026

Conference Location
Holiday Inn/Imperial Event Center
26 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

Lodging
We have a block of rooms available at the conference location, the Holiday Inn of Lancaster, for $134/night.

To book a room in this block, please call hotel reservations at 888-465-4329 and mention you are part of the ‘Clinic for Special Children conference’ group. You can also reserve a room through the block online HERE.

Travel
Flights: Closest airports to the conference location include BWI (Baltimore/Washington Airport – 1.5 to 2 hr drive), PHL (Philadelphia International Airport – 1.5 to 2 hr drive), and HIA (Harrisburg International Airport – 40 minutes to 1 hr drive).

Train: The Lancaster Amtrak station is only 1.5 miles (5 min car ride) from the conference location in downtown Lancaster.

Social Events
Monday, July 20th: Conference attendees are welcome to join us for a social event after the conference from 7pm – 10pm. Light food and cash bar will be available. Advance registration is required. To reserve your ticket, please answer "yes" to the question in the registration process.

Tuesday, July 21st: Please join us after the conference from 3 pm – 5 pm for a tour of the new Clinic for Special Children facility and an ice cream social. Address is 20 Community Lane, Gordonville, PA 17529 (about a 20–30-minute drive from the conference site).

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and WHO. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Statement:
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Future Conferences

2027 Community Health Clinic | Indiana
2028 TBD

Past Conferences

Purpose & Goals
This event focuses on the clinical care and research of genetic conditions that affect the Plain Community, including Old Order Amish and Mennonites. Conference highlights include novel research and therapies for rare genetic conditions, as well as collaborative efforts among major medical centers, universities, and a consortium of rural health clinics. Clinicians, scientists, midwives, administrators, and members of the Plain community are brought together to discuss relevant health and scientific topics.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor