Indiana Rural Health Association

10/20/2026

What rural health policy issues are top of mind for you? The 2026 IRHA Public Policy Forum will bring together voices from across Indiana for meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare. Check out this year's agenda below and see what's in store on November 19 in Plainfield.

Registration, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Learn more: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/events/2026/11/19/in-person-events/2026-irha-public-policy-forum/

10/19/2026

Applications are now open for two new funding opportunities through Initiative 10: Rural GME Enhancement, designed to strengthen rural medical education and expand Indiana's physician workforce pipeline.

The Curriculum Enhancement Grant Program supports ACGME-accredited residency programs seeking to develop or expand rural training and addiction medicine curriculum opportunities.

The Preceptor and Rural Track Grant Program supports rural healthcare organizations interested in building the infrastructure, partnerships, and preceptor capacity needed to host future medical student and resident training experiences.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full NOFOs and register for the upcoming informational webinars:
• Curriculum Enhancement Grant Webinar | October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Preceptor and Rural Track Grant Webinar | October 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Applications for both opportunities are due November 16, 2026.

Learn more and access application materials:

The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) has been selected by the Indiana Department of Health to establish and operate the Indiana Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Technical Assistance Center, a statewide resource designed to expand physician training opportunities and strengthen the healt...

10/16/2026

The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) has been selected by Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to establish and operate the Indiana Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Technical Assistance Center, a statewide resource designed to expand physician training opportunities and strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural Indiana communities.

Terre Haute, Ind. (October 16, 2026) — The Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) has been selected by Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to establish and operate the Indiana Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Technical Assistance Center, a statewide res...

10/15/2026

At the 2026 IRHA Public Policy Forum, we'll bring together voices from across Indiana to discuss the policy decisions shaping the future of rural health care. If your work is impacted by state and federal health policy, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!

📅 Thursday, Nov. 19
📍 CRG Event Center | Plainfield, IN
💲 IRHA Members: $100 | Non-Members: $250

Register now: https://ow.ly/FZSn50ZHNsa

10/13/2026

Every rural health professional has a story, strategy, or lesson learned that could help a colleague facing the same challenge. What innovative program, partnership, policy, or best practice have you implemented that others could benefit from hearing about?

The 2027 IRHA Annual Conference is looking for educational sessions that spark new ideas and meaningful conversations for rural health leaders across Indiana.

If you have knowledge to share, we'd love to consider your proposal.

Learn more and submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/x06G50ZXj3o

10/12/2026

Make Room for What Matters

Changing a to***co routine may create room for another everyday priority. Your reason can be practical, personal, or both. Explore 20 Reasons and free, nonjudgmental support from Quit Now Indiana. Learn more at www.quitnowindiana.com/20th-anniversary.

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10/09/2026

📋 The agenda for the 2026 IRHA Public Policy Forum is now available! Join us on November 19 in Plainfield for a day of meaningful conversations, policy updates and networking with rural health leaders from across Indiana.

This year's Forum will explore key issues impacting rural healthcare and provide opportunities to engage with policymakers, healthcare professionals and advocates working to improve the health of Indiana's rural communities.

Registration is open, and sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.

🔗 View the agenda and register: https://ow.ly/WOnh50ZWsps

10/08/2026

🎤 Help shape the conversation at the 2027 IRHA Annual Conference! IRHA is seeking educational proposals from professionals ready to share their expertise, experiences, and innovative approaches with Indiana’s rural health community.

Whether you have a successful strategy, emerging idea, valuable lesson learned, or solution to a rural health challenge, we want to hear from you.

📅 June 22–23, 2027
📍 French Lick Springs Resort & Conference Center
⏰ Proposal deadline: Nov. 30, 2026

Submit your proposal: https://ow.ly/cKhn50ZIluK

10/07/2026

The future of rural health starts with informed voices and strong partnerships.

Join colleagues from across Indiana at the 2026 IRHA Public Policy Forum for a day dedicated to the policies and priorities affecting rural providers, patients and communities.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 19
📍 CRG Event Center | Plainfield, IN
💲 IRHA Members: $100 | Non-Members: $250

Connect with peers, hear from policy experts and stay up to date on the issues that matter most.

Register now: https://ow.ly/FZSn50ZHNsa

10/05/2026

One Reason Can Be Enough

Reasons to quit are personal. One reason can be enough to start thinking about what comes next. Explore 20 possible reasons and find free, nonjudgmental Quit Now Indiana support when you are ready. Learn more at www.quitnowindiana.com/20th-anniversary.

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