rural health

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

Health care providers are advocating for more collaboration with lawyers, judges and others in the legal system to provide support for people with substance use and mental health issues.

Officials say telehealth is a helpful resource in rural areas. However, it's only effective in areas that have reliable broadband connections.

Health officials say many farmers don’t take the time to acknowledge mental health until it is too late.