IRHA Policy Procedure Development Guidelines (doc)
IRHA Policy Development Resolution Form (doc) (for submission of a policy statement to the IRHA Board of Directors)
IRHA Policy Statements Approved:
Physician Assistants Policy Position (pdf)
Smokefree Vaporfree Policy Statement (pdf)
Tobacco Tax Policy Statement (pdf)
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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