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IRHA honors Dr. Scott K. Douglas with 2026 Doc Hollywood Award
French Lick, Ind. (June 30, 2026) — The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) has named Scott K. Douglas, M.D., Montgomery County Health Officer and retired family physician, recipient of the 2026 Doc Hollywood Award, sponsored by InterSystems, a provider of data management solutions for industries with complex challenges.
Program Spotlight: HSCC Participates in Food and Nutrition Program
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.
Indiana Rural Health Association Acquires Funding for New Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
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.