Welcome to the Illinois Rural Health Association. 

First organized in 1989, the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) is a collaborative association whose mission is to strengthen health systems for rural residents and communities through advocacy, education, networking and leadership

IRHA's mission is accomplished through a combination of membership services; education of the membership, the public and state policy makers; legislative advocacy; and networking with organizations sharing similar ideas and commitment to enhancing the vitality of rural communities and their residents.


Our Current Priorities

The IRHA is focusing its current activities on a number of critical areas that impact access to quality health care in Illinois.  These focus areas evolved out of IRHA's ongoing strategic planning process.  

These areas include:

  • Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Rural Access to Mental Health Services
  • Serving the Un/Underinsured
  • Rural Access to Oral Health Services
  • Professional Medical Liability and its Impact on Rural Areas

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News & Announcements

Margaret Vaughn announced as new
IRHA Executive Director






 
 

   © 2012  Illinois Rural Health Association
   217 E. Monroe Street    | Springfield, Illinois IL 62701
   Phone: 217-280-0206  | Fax: 630-908-7311 |  E-mail: irha@sbcglobla.net