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Indiana Organizations

Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
Conducts research on healthcare workforce. Focuses on informing health policy, improving healthcare delivery, and promoting population health. Part of the Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (Great Lakes ROTA-RC)
Offers education and resources on rural and indigenous mental health, opioid use disorders, and substance use disorders in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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Hoosier Health and Wellness Alliance (HHWA)
A statewide coalition focused on reducing obesity in Indiana. Focuses on physical activity and nutrition, and other risk factors associated with obesity including communities' food, social, and built environments. A Connections IN Health initiative based in the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI).
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Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network (AHECs)
Works to provide communities throughout Indiana with healthcare professionals through recruitment, education, and retention. Located within the Indiana University of Medicine Department of Family Medicine. Oversees 8 regional Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) in the state. Publishes health workforce studies and reports.
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Indiana Center for Rural Engagement
Fosters partnerships between Indiana University Bloomington and rural communities in Indiana through research, cultural assets, and expertise for the purpose of addressing rural challenges.
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Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA)
Works to address poverty in Indiana and support low-income individuals who are seeking self-sufficiency. Includes the Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), which helps support rural community infrastructure.
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Indiana Department of Health (ISDH)
Provides public health services and programs for citizens of Indiana. Consists of numerous divisions with services including healthcare quality, minority health, hospital and acute care licensing and regulations, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) certification, health and human services, and public health protection.
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Indiana Department of Homeland Security: Emergency Medical Services
Housed within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for the certification and re-certification of all emergency medical services (EMS) professionals within Indiana. Provides training opportunities, guidelines on various EMS protocols, testing, and resources for EMS directors.
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Indiana Hospital Association (IHA)
Represents Indiana hospitals and health systems. Includes a rural health section that lists all Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and county hospitals. Tracks Indiana rural health legislation.
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Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA)
Oversees numerous programs impacting and serving rural Indiana communities, including Rural Broadband Internet, Annual Rural Summit, Community Liaison Districts, Community Development Block Grants, and the Stellar Communities Program.
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Indiana Office of Primary Care (PCO)
Housed within the Indiana State Department of Health and promotes access to primary healthcare services. Administers the State Community Health Center Operating Grant. Oversees the State Office of Rural Health and the Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) designations.
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Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA)
Works to ensure that all those living in Indiana have quality healthcare. Provides information on Indiana's community health centers including a listing of Indiana's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), events, resources, and advocacy for members.
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Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA)
Works to improve and promote the overall health of the residents of Indiana by providing opportunities for collaboration, education, professional development, and advocacy.
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Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA)
Works to improve the health of Indiana residents by providing education, advocacy, collaboration, and resource development. Provides information on Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and emergency preparedness. Serves as the gateway to the Indiana Statewide Rural Health Network (InSRHN), Indiana Telehealth Network (ITN), and the Indiana Rural Workforce Innovation Network (IRWIN).
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Indiana State Office of Rural Health
Promotes the rural healthcare workforce and delivery systems in the state of Indiana and helps to coordinate efforts and resources. Supports the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program and the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP). Works within the Indiana State Department of Health's Office of Primary Care.
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Indiana University Public Policy Institute (IUPPI)
Provides data-driven research and analysis to inform public, private, and nonprofit sectors when creating public policy for Indiana.
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Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)
Advocates for the well-being of children in Indiana by focusing on research, capacity-building resources, and training opportunities in the areas of economics, health, family and community, and education.
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North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD)
One of four regional rural development centers in the U.S. that works with extension professionals, researchers, and partners to enhance rural development outcomes. Serves a 12-state area in the North Central region which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
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Qsource
Provides consulting and technical support services to help providers in Indiana improve healthcare delivery, measurement, and quality.
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Richard G. Lugar Center for Rural Health
Works to prepare and train primary care physicians for rural practice. Promotes rotations in Rural Health Clinics, community health centers, and Critical Access Hospitals. Oversees the Summer Hoosier Rural Preceptorship which immerses medical students in rural underserved communities in Indiana and Illinois.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Indiana (HUD)
Works to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing. Provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
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Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC)
One of the telehealth resource centers funded by the federal Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT). Assists healthcare organizations, healthcare networks, and healthcare providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.
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USDA Rural Development Indiana State Office
Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural Indiana. Provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
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Last Reviewed: 5/24/2023