Indiana Rural Health Association

Indiana communities are receiving nearly $3 million in new federal support to help more children, parents and pregnant people enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Rural health leaders in Indiana want more legislative support for rural hospitals and communities. The Indiana Rural Health Association presented their advocacy priorities at their recent policy forum.

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Indiana Rural Health Association and Purdue Extension to reduce mental health stigma in farm communities and connect people to stress assistance programs.

The consortium was established last year by the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) to create regional treatment and recovery models.

The three new telehealth clinics help rural Indiana children access health care at school.