Pennsylvania Needs More Health-care Workers
Pennsylvania has a large primary care physician shortage, as well as a shortage of allied health-care and behavioral health workers, particularly in rural areas.
anticipated growth in healthcare occupations, the fastest growing job segment, by 2031
estimated shortfall of nurses in Pennsylvania by 2026
of US healthcare providers are allied health-care professionals
Student Stories
IUP Graduate from Harrisburg Gifts $50,000 to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Ninosky, a 1993 criminology graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Harrisburg, has gifted $50,000 to IUP for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine in honor of his late wife, Tammy Beale Ninosky, a 1993 IUP child development and family relations graduate.
IUP Part of Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways Event for Area High School Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania hosted 22 area high school students and 14 of their teachers for the collaborative Healthcare Education and Learning Pathways (HELP) Summer Experience on June 2 and 3.
Seconds Matter: IRMC Advancing Stroke Care in Rural Communities
In this episode, Sarah George, stroke program coordinator at Indiana Regional Medical Center, explains the crucial work of a primary stroke center. She breaks down the different types of stroke, reveals why it’s a leading cause of disability, and shares how interdisciplinary teams—from EMS to rehab—collaborate to give patients the best chance at recovery. This is your essential guide to understanding life-saving stroke care in your community.
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