Indiana Rural Health Association

05/29/2026

Quit for a cause on World No To***co Day

Take a stand against to***co industry tactics. Join the global movement to quit ni****ne for 24 hours on May 31; then use that momentum to stay quit for good. Quit Now Indiana can support your quit journey with a personalized Quit Plan. Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowIndiana.com for more info.

05/29/2026

Join us on June 2 at Noon ET for a Lunch & Learn exploring Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)—an innovative model that empowers EMS providers to deliver proactive, patient-centered care beyond traditional emergency response and transport.

Learn how MIH is helping communities improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, strengthen care coordination, and address gaps in care—especially in rural areas.

Whether you're in EMS, healthcare leadership, public health, or community health, this session will provide valuable insights into the future of healthcare delivery.

Free session via Zoom.

Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/GNmf50Z5APz

05/20/2026

If you’re joining us for the 2026 IRHA Annual Conference in French Lick, don’t forget to reserve your hotel room before the room block deadline on May 25, 2026.

Secure your stay, connect with rural health leaders from across Indiana, and be part of conversations shaping the future of rural healthcare.

Book your room before May 25: https://ow.ly/423S50Z2cQg

05/18/2026

Join the global movement to quit to***co!

Join the global movement to quit to***co

There are so many great reasons to quit to***co — to improve your health, reduce your risk of disease, enhance your ability to exercise, and the list goes on. On May 31, put these reasons into action and commit to quit for good. Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowIndiana.com for free support.

05/14/2026

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. This Older Americans Month, explore the latest facts and figures on Alzheimer’s and dementia in older adults and make a plan to take action for your brain health - it's never too late to start. Visit alz.org/facts.

05/11/2026

Join us for an important Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 13 at Noon ET focused on su***de prevention through the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training. This session is designed to equip participants with practical tools to recognize warning signs and confidently support someone who may be in crisis.

Free session via Zoom.

Register now: https://ow.ly/A4z050YUI24

05/08/2026

Have you registered for the 2026 IRHA Annual Conference? Join us June 23–24, 2026, at the French Lick Resort Event Center for Indiana’s largest gathering dedicated to rural health.

This two-day conference brings together rural healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrators, policymakers, and community partners from across the state to learn, share ideas, and strengthen healthcare delivery in rural communities.

Attendee registration includes access to all sessions, meals during the conference, and a one-year IRHA individual membership. A special hotel room rate is also available for conference attendees.

Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/HBLm50Y7TcQ

05/08/2026

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, May 12 at Noon ET focused on understanding and strengthening your Emergency Department’s role in capturing and maintaining market share.

Free session via Zoom.

Register now: https://ow.ly/TmAL50YUHYn

05/07/2026

These sessions will provide timely insights and practical strategies to support telehealth innovation and sustainability in rural healthcare settings. See original post to register!

Join the UMTRC for a 3-week “Telehealth Bootcamp” lunch and learn series covering:
Week 1- The Future is Human: 10 consumer trends reshaping healthcare by 2030.
Week 2- Scaling Chronic Disease Management Through Telehealth Models
Week 3- Telehealth Policy Considerations
Register here: https://ow.ly/kSmL50YVIBo

05/06/2026

IRHA’s Dan Hardesty shares insight on the challenges facing Indiana’s rural communities and what it will take to strengthen rural health moving forward.

🎙 Tune into the latest episode of The Breakdown with INFB to hear the conversation.

Listen now at INFB.org/Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Tune into the latest episode of The Breakdown with INFB! 🎙🎧

On this episode, Dan Hardesty, the senior director of government affairs for the Indiana Rural Health Association, discusses some of the health challenges Indiana’s rural communities face and how we might address those challenges in the future.

Don't miss it! Listen at INFB.org/Podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.