Welcome to the 6th Annual IRHA Conference, "Growing Healthy Hoosiers."

Beautiful French Lick Springs Resort, French Lick, Indiana

The front porch at the French Lick Springs Resort is a popular meeting place.

IRHA President Randall Ritter welcomes participants to the Conference.

Joshua Johnson, student intern, sings the National Anthem and "Back Home Again in Indiana."

Keynote speaker Stephen D. Wilhide, Executive Director, NRHA, delivers the National Perspective: "Rural Health Disparities and Access to Care."

IRHA thanks the many exhibitors who displayed their products and shared their knowledge.

Keynote speaker Rachel Klugman Seeger, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, delivers the Federal Perspective: "Countdown to HIPAA Compliance."

Joni Albright, ISDH, discusses an exhibit with Spencer Grover, Stephen Bogdewic, and IRHA Executive Director Frank Shelton

Radhika Rajgopal, IU School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, discusses business with IRHA President Randall Ritter.

Many students earned scholarships to attend the Annual Conference.

Student scholarship recipients

Student scholars

Student scholars

Jennifer Custer from the National Health Service Corps and Conference Co-chairperson, discusses "Developing an R & R Plan" during a breakout session.

Stephen Bogdewic, Ph.D., presented "Airplane Accidents and Health Professions - The Critical Link" during a breakout session.

IRHA Board member Jim Full poses with Conference participants/exhibitors.

This group is ready for the hog roast.

Carole Kacius' son Tommy knows how to have a good time.

The hat contest was entertaining for everyone.

Everyone enjoyed the entertainment provided by "Country Thunder."

Bill England talks with Joni Albright and Greg Wilson, ISDH, before Wilson's presentation.

Keynote speaker Gregory Wilson, M.D., Commissioner, ISDH, delivers the State Perspective: "Changing Outcomes in Rural Populations."

Dr. Greg Wilson chats with David Blair and Frank Shelton.

IRHA Board members Spencer Grover and David Blair pose with Nellie Simpson, ISDH.

Jerry King, IPHA, Carole Kacius, IU Department of Public Health, and Radhika Rajgopal, IU School of Medicine, discuss a breakout session.

Dr. Greg Wilson, ISDH, discusses issues with Jim Heckert, CEO of Daviess County Hospital, Frank Shelton, IRHA, and Spencer Grover, IHHA.

Registration desk staff, Tina Elliott, Paula Johnson, and Michele Pantle keep Conference activities organized.

Michael Bigler, F.S.D., discusses "Weapons of Mass Destruction and What Should I Wear to the Dance?" and "Decontamination - What Do We Do Now?"

IRHA Executive Director Frank Shelton and Board member Hazel Katter chat with Hazel's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Sheldon.

Jim Full discusses "Recruitment and Retention of Rural Health Professionals" during a breakout session.

Jane Miller and Linda Shelton sell Doughmaker bakeware, IRHA logowear, and books to benefit the 2004 student scholarship fund.

Keynote speaker Jared Fogle, Subway weight loss hero, poses during lunch with some fans.

Subway hero Jared Fogle discusses healthy lifestyles.

Jared Fogle receives a standing ovation for his motivational presentation on health and wellness.

Jared Fogle is popular with the audience.

IRHA Board member David Blair thanks Jared Fogle in style.

Shawna Girgis, Hoosier Uplands, discusses the "Rural Health Outreach Program" during a breakout session she co-presented.

Senator Becky Skillman chats with IRHA Board members Robert Sunman, ISDH, and Randall Ritter, IPHCA, and IRHA Executive Director Frank Shelton.

IRHA Executive Director Frank Shelton and Conference Co-chairperson Deborah Barnhart announce award winners.

Senator Becky Skillman received a special award for Governmental Support at the State Level.

Senator Becky Skillman receives her Distinguished Community Leader award from Brad Dykes and Randall Ritter.

Senator Becky Skillman thanks the Conference participants for the Governmental Support Award at the State Level.

Senator Becky Skillman poses with participants from her community.

Senator Becky Skillman poses with Brad Dykes, IRHA Board member and President and C.E.O. of Bedford Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Richard Ingram accepts his award for Distinguished Community Service at the Local Level.

Sister Sharon Richardt accepts her award for Distinguished Community Service at the State Level.

Sister Sharon Richardt describes the type of service she gives to her community.

Appie Thompson accepts her Volunteer Rural Health Award for Southern Indiana.

Appie Thompson is congratulated by IRHA Board member Janet Chorpenning.

Dr. Scott Frede accepts the Volunteer Rural Health Award for Southern Indiana.

Dr. Scott Frede is congratulated by IRHA Board member and friend Janet Chorpenning.

First place poster contest winner is congratulated by Carole Kacius and Bruce Hancock, Poster Committee Co-chairs.

Carole Kacius and Bruce Hancock congratulate poster contest winners.

Another poster contest winner is congratulated.

The IRHA Board of Directors and staff thank the participants, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who helped to make the Conference a success.