Indiana Rural Health Association

02/26/2026

Rural healthcare workforce shortages aren’t just a staffing issue — they impact access, quality, and the long-term sustainability of entire communities.

🎙️ In Episode 1 of Rural Health Everywhere, host Danielle Renckly talks with Jimmie Bilby, Chief Growth Officer at TRS Managed Services & International Services, about how managed service providers are helping rural facilities think differently about recruitment, retention, and long-term workforce strategy.

If you’re navigating open positions, burnout, or creative staffing models, this conversation is for you. Listen here: https://ow.ly/om0250Yemnu

02/25/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Rural Indiana Connections to Healthcare - RICH Mobile Integrated Health - Community Paramedicine program is officially launching and services are now available to Lawrence and Orange county reproductive-aged women and their infants.

Our trained Community Paramedic provides individualized in-home and community-based services. Some of our services include bilirubin testing, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring and education, blood draws, infant weight checks, resources, referrals, education, and more!

Referrals and inquiries are now being accepted. To enroll, please contact Tammy Fitter at CommunityParamedicineProgram@IUHealth.org.

Learn more: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/rich

02/24/2026

Join IRHA’s next Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. ET to explore how Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements can be a solution to health benefits for your employees.

Who should attend: Administrators, human resources professionals, finance leaders, and others responsible for employee benefits and workforce strategy.

Free virtual session via Zoom.

Register now: https://ow.ly/QiXC50YlgVB

02/19/2026

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

02/18/2026

There’s still time to register for IRHA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn happening TOMORROW at Noon ET with the Indiana Healthy Families Alliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights that help reduce coverage gaps and better support Hoosier families!

This free, virtual session is ideal for healthcare providers, community organizations, care coordinators, and others assisting Medicaid-enrolled individuals and families.

Register now: https://ow.ly/Zref50YfeYq

02/13/2026

Join IRHA’s next Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Noon ET with the Indiana Healthy Families Alliance to learn how to simplify the Medicaid renewal process and help families maintain coverage.

The free virtual session via Zoom is ideal for healthcare providers, community organizations, care coordinators, and others assisting Medicaid-enrolled individuals and families.

Register here: https://ow.ly/emtH50YfcJt

02/12/2026

Episode 1 of Rural Health Everywhere is officially out! 🎙️ Have you listened yet?

In our first episode, host Danielle Renckly sits down with Jimmie Bilby, Chief Growth Officer at TRS Managed Services & International Services, to discuss the growing need for managed service providers (MSPs) and how specializing in rural health can lead to creative, effective solutions for workforce and staffing shortages.

If you’re a healthcare leader, provider, or rural health advocate, this conversation dives into one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities today.

🎧 Tune in now: https://ow.ly/om0250Yemnu

02/10/2026

There’s still time to register for IRHA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn happening TOMORROW at Noon ET! Join us for a session focused on current, evidence-based strategies for treating to***co dependence. This event will feature expert speakers addressing both established clinical guidelines and emerging treatment options.

This free, virtual session is perfect for healthcare providers, public health professionals, care coordinators, and others involved in to***co cessation, prevention, and treatment services.

Register now: https://ow.ly/RyP150Y8u7k

02/05/2026

Join IRHA’s next Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Noon ET to learn about current, evidence-based strategies for treating to***co dependence and emerging treatment options.

Who should attend: healthcare providers, public health professionals, care coordinators, and others involved in to***co cessation, prevention, and treatment services.

Free virtual session via Zoom.

Register here: https://ow.ly/RyP150Y8u7k

02/02/2026

Registration is now open 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

01/30/2026

We are excited to launch Rural Health Everywhere, a new podcast amplifying the voices, ideas, and innovations shaping rural healthcare across Indiana and beyond.

We kick off the series with host Danielle Renckly in conversation with Jimmie Bilby, Chief Growth Officer at TRS Managed Services & International Services. In Episode 1, they discuss the growing need for managed service providers (MSPs) and how specializing in rural health can lead to creative, effective solutions for addressing workforce and staffing shortages.

Whether you’re a healthcare leader, provider, or advocate for rural communities, this conversation offers timely insight into one of rural health’s most pressing challenges.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/z0UI50Y6uVP

01/23/2026