Indiana Rural Health Association

11/04/2025

Protect yourself and your family this season — flu vaccines are included at no cost through Medicaid and CHIP! 💉 Learn more and connect with an IHFA Navigator at www.indianaruralhealth.org/IHFA.

Stay healthy this season!

11/03/2025

Meet the Presenters for the 2025 IRHA Public Policy Forum! We are bringing together a dynamic lineup of leaders shaping health policy at the state, national, and local levels!

Join us November 18 at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield for a full day of discussion, collaboration, and advocacy to strengthen rural health across Indiana.

Register and view the full agenda: https://ow.ly/uul350Xm5lE

10/30/2025

Every quit journey looks different, but each one starts with a plan. Providers can make a difference by helping patients take the first step and take ownership of their path to quitting. The power to change begins with support. Refer patients today: https://www.quitnowindiana.com/refer

10/29/2025

The IRHA Public Policy Forum is your chance to engage directly with policymakers, share challenges, and collaborate on real solutions for Indiana’s rural health landscape.

You will gain:
✅ Face-to-face time with legislators and leaders
✅ 3.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education Credit
✅ Tools and connections to strengthen your work in rural health

Register today: https://ow.ly/FihP50XeczU

10/28/2025

There’s still time to register for IRHA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn happening Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. ET!
Join us to learn how longer cardiac monitoring periods can improve diagnostic accuracy and better serve patients in rural settings.

This free, virtual session is perfect for primary care providers, hospitalists, APPs, nurses, and care managers—anyone who orders or interprets ambulatory ECG monitoring.

Register now: https://ow.ly/Jbec50XfNZ0

10/28/2025

The Indiana Rural Health Association invites professionals, practitioners, and innovators in rural health to submit concurrent session proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 23–24, 2026, at the French Lick Springs Resort.

This is your opportunity to share successful collaborations, emerging technologies, and best practices that improve rural health outcomes.

Learn more and submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/IOOf50X9kNw

10/24/2025

A Virtual View is back!

In this episode, Danielle sits down with Christina Lucas Hage, Plan President and CEO of Managed Health Services (MHS), to explore the vital role of health literacy in improving community health. Join us for a discussion of how digital health tools and telehealth are empowering patients to better understand and manage their own care — and how these innovations are helping to close health gaps in rural communities across the state.

Listen now ➡️ https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/season-5-episode-2/

10/24/2025

Help your patients quit for good — with free, personalized support from Quit Now Indiana.

Healthcare providers can make a lasting difference by referring patients directly to to***co cessation services.

Refer patients here: https://www.quitnowindiana.com/refer

Together, we can support healthier Hoosier communities.

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Here's how Quit Now Indiana can help:
✅Coaching: Get personalized support from trained quit coaches.
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Visit www.quitnowindiana.com or call 1-800 Quit Now today to get started!

10/22/2025

Join IRHA’s next Lunch & Learn on Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. ET to explore “24–48 Hour Heart Monitors vs. 3-Day Monitors—Why Longer Monitoring Delivers Stronger Diagnoses.”

Who should attend: primary care, hospitalists, APPs, nurses, care managers, and anyone who orders or interprets ambulatory ECG monitoring in rural settings.

Free virtual session via Zoom.
Register here: https://ow.ly/Jbec50XfNZ0

10/21/2025

Gain a front-row seat to the discussions driving rural health policy across our state. Hear key updates from state and national leaders, explore the latest issues impacting rural communities, and connect directly with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates who are shaping the future of rural health in Indiana.

Your voice belongs in this conversation!

Register today: https://ow.ly/FihP50XeczU

10/17/2025

The Indiana Rural Health Association invites professionals, practitioners, and innovators in rural health to submit concurrent session proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 23–24, 2026, at the French Lick Springs Resort.

This is your opportunity to share successful collaborations, emerging technologies, and best practices that improve rural health outcomes.

Learn more and submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/UE2c50X9kNt

10/16/2025

We are delighted to welcome Kelsey Turner, MPA, as our new Outreach & Marketing Director! In this role, Kelsey will lead strategic communications and outreach initiatives that support IRHA’s mission to improve the health and well-being of rural Hoosiers.

Kelsey brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, and outreach. She holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and interactive media design from the University of Southern Indiana.

Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys reading, spending time with her two cats, and playing on a recreational sand volleyball team.

Please join us in giving Kelsey a warm IRHA welcome! 👏