Quality of life in every community, rural or urban, depends greatly upon the quality of its health care systems.  Economic development is often hindered when inadequate health services interfere with the recruitment of business and industry into the areas.  In medically underserved communities, the efforts toward educating the children and their educational achievement may be thwarted when mothers receive inadequate prenatal care and children live and grow in challenging situations which detract from a healthy learning environment.  The increased cost and ineffectiveness of social services may result when there is a lack of accessible health care for the aged and low income families. Additionally, the lack of services in one community may also impact upon adjourning areas when clients reach beyond their borders for assistance.

     You can become a significant voice in the process of developing and forming the policies and actions of the Association.  The Association will strive to keeps its membership well informed on the issues relevant to the health interest of rural Indiana. You will be encouraged to actively participate in the advocacy process so that your Association can represent your views pertaining to health care issues and decisions.  You will be invited to attend the Annual Conference and business meeting, with an opportunity to express your views and concerns about rural health and to learn how you can participate more directly.  As a member, you will also be able to register at a reduced fee for Workshops and Forums sponsored by the Indiana Rural Health Association.

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