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, IRMC Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on Connections Between Rural Health and Local Farming and Conservation
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with a conversation focused on the connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health.
IUP Criminal Justice Training Center Receives Donation of Retired Police Vehicle
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice Training Center has received a retired police vehicle from the Jim Shorkey Auto Group and Ibis Emergency Vehicles for use in training students studying to become police officers.
Impact 150: Graduates Continue Support of IUP With Gift to Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Two alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Jere Cowden and Sharon Tahl Cowden, have continued their long-time support for IUP with a gift to support IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on IRMC School of Medical Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with conversations focused on innovation, collaboration, and solutions to challenges facing rural healthcare.
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.
Conversations in Conservation
In this month's episode of Rural Health Pulse podcast, Dr. Jim Kinneer sits down with Alexis "Lexi" Shank to explore the important connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health. Lexi discusses how healthy soils, sustainable farming practices, and local conservation initiatives contribute to healthier communities while highlighting programs and projects led by the Indiana County Conservation District that support both farmers and residents.
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