IRHA is pleased to serve as a voice for the rural residents of Indiana. Our efforts are to advocate. IRHA invites you to join us in spreading the news as it becomes available to us so everyone can make an informed decision.
To help effectively address healthcare issues, the Indiana Rural Health Association, a trusted name in supporting and improving healthcare, provides a number of business partners who can help sustain and grow your operations in these complex times.
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Indiana Healthy Families Alliance is a statewide outreach and enrollment initiative assisting families with information about the health insurance coverage available under Medicaid and CHIP.
Critical Access Hospitals – FLEX coordinates in-person conferences and online educational events.
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Indiana's rural communities rely heavily on agriculture, farming, and natural resources. These industries face risks like weather, farm safety, economic fluctuations, and regulatory burdens, which can lead to mental health stress and crises.
The Healthy Start program was created to combat high infant mortality rates and place Perinatal Navigators in the community to provide confidential screening, support, referrals, treatment, and education for expectant mothers, infants, and families.
The Mission of InSRHN is to create a network of rural providers dedicated to improving their ability to deliver high-quality health care to rural residents.
Indiana Telehealth Network connects healthcare providers with funding from the FCC for high-speed broadband access.
The IRHA tobacco program is available to assist Rural Health Clinics, Critical Access Hospitals, and other healthcare facilities across the state with tobacco prevention and cessation resources as well as education.
Find RHC resources, sample templates, IN RHC directory and RHC FAQs. Check "Events" for RHC training at IRHA conference and programs.
The UMTRC focuses on telehealth programs and technical assistance needs within Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.
French Lick, Ind. (June 11, 2025) — The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) has named Dr. Jennifer L. Fletcher, M.D., of Decatur County Memorial Hospital, the recipient of the 2025 Doc Hollywood Award. This prestigious honor is proudly sponsored by Interactive Digital Solutions.
… [ more ]April 5, 2024 — Healthy Start Communities that C.A.R.E. (HSCC) partnered with the National Healthy Start Association (NHSA) and received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in the Food and Nutrition (FAN) program for Better Health Leadership Training Institute.
… [ more ]September 1, 2023 — The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) is thrilled to announce its successful acquisition of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Medication Assisted Treatment Access Program funding from the esteemed Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This funding marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in rural areas.
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