Articles tagged as: rural communities
May 15, 2023
How does telehealth affect health care in rural communities?
How does telehealth affect health care in rural areas? One audience member inspired this question.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2021
Columbus-Based CivicLab Seeking To Boost Rural Workforce Training
CivicLab plans to select six to eight communities to coach through developing systems that help train lower-income workers for better jobs over the next two years.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
In Rural Areas, COVID-19 Not Always Seen As Big Threat
Many of Americas rural counties have just a handful of COVID-19 cases. And health experts say that may be giving residents a false sense of security. Now, outbreaks at food processing plants could shake that complacency.
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Lack Of Attorneys Lead To Service Disparities In Rural Indiana
There are 154 residents for every attorney in Marion county. In rural counties, that number can climb to well over 1,000 residents for every attorney.
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Feds Award Indiana $1.2M For Opioid Response In Rural Areas
The Health Resources and Services Administration's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy awarded $200,000 in planning grants to six Indiana entities, including mental health treatment centers.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2018
New Indiana University Center Will Look At Rural Issues
IU says the focus and vision of the new center grew out of discussions with local residents, community leaders and the heads of regional organizations.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2016
Gubernatorial Candidates Speak On Rural Issues At Ag Forum
Republican Eric Holcomb, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rex Bell, sought to connect themselves with a rural audience.
Read MoreJune 6, 2016
As Enrollment Falls, A Rural Indiana District Scrambles To Stay Open
With enrollment and funding dropping in rural school districts across Educators are left with another challenge: find money to school the students who remain.
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