ABOUT IRHA Founded 1989, the Illinois Rural Health Association is a collaborative association 501 (c-3) non-profit organization, comprised of over 750 members including hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, public health departments, clinicians, educators, industry consultants, consumers and public officials; whose mission is to strengthen health systems for rural residents and communities through advocacy, education, networking and leadership.
What We Do
- Annual Educational Conference
- Regional Educational Workshops
- Regional Legislative Forums
- Workforce Development Scholarships
- Springfield Legislative Reception
- Rural Health Email Updates
- Rural Health Career Forums for Students
- Networking Opportunities
- Provider Recognition Program
MEMBER BENEFITS
All memberships include:- Advocacy
- Discounted Registration at Annual Conference
- Free Admission to Regional Workshops
- Free Healthcare Webinars
- Full Voting Privileges
- Newsletters
- Networking Opportunities with Elected Officials & Colleagues Interested in Improving Rural Health
IRHA offers three categories of membership:
□ Organizational: $250 - Includes three voting members. Hospitals, health clinics, county health departments, state agencies and other organizations and businesses who want to improve rural health and stay current on rural health matters.
□ Individual: $55 – Health care practitioners, those employed in the healthcare arena or by entities committed to improving rural health and staying current on rural health matters. Includes voting privileges.
□ Public Officials/Consumer/Students: $20 (Free until Dec. 15th)– Individuals who are not working in the health care arena but want to make an impact to improve rural health. Includes voting privileges.
