Who we are....

​We are a group of people representing a wide variety of healthcare-related organizations who have an interest in improving access to quality healthcare across Iowa. 

Our Purpose....

​​To connect people with information about rural healthcare in Iowa. This website helps to fulfill our purpose. The Iowa Department of Public Health hosts this website and partners help to keep it updated with the most current content.
​Our goals for this website pertaining to rural healthcare workforce in Iowa are to....
Increase awareness of job opportunities and careers.
Help people understand the strengths, challenges, and demands of the workforce.
Make sure people have access to information, resources, and tools.
Help to strengthen the workforce capacity.

Partners

The Iowa Department of Public Health works to promote health through the provision of evidence-based population-health programs, services and activities for all.
3RNet is a unique non-profit specializing in health care jobs in rural and underserved communities. Our national network of members furthers our mission to increase access to quality health care through the recruitment and retention of health care professionals and community-based training. 
The Iowa Department of Human Services helps Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives through programs focusing on family services, healthcare, and mental health and disability services.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) was created on July 1, 2003, as a way to manage and coordinate the major resources of the state government. The DAS mission is to provide high-quality, affordable infrastructure products and services to Iowa state government customers in a manner that empowers them to provide better service to the citizens of Iowa and support the State of Iowa in achieving economic growth.
The Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) has advocates on behalf of mental health and disability service providers for more than 35 years. IACP partners with more than 130 community-based organizations to provide a wide range of resources to their management and staff (30,000+ people) to ensure that provider needs are being met. IACP services impact organizations located in all 99 counties that annually contribute $1.3 billion to Iowa’s economy.
Through leadership and service to the state education system, the Iowa Department of Education works to ensure all students are ready for college and career training and receive the postsecondary support they need to succeed. The Department provides oversight to the state education system that includes public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher preparation programs.
The Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS) is the only organization in the state that is for doctors by doctors of chiropractic working to advance and protect the profession. As your trade association, we know that you’re not just running a business. Your work, day in and day out, improves the quality of life and the health trajectory of each patient in your care. ICS is dedicated to the service and success of our members, our profession, and the quality of life of our patients.
Created in 1963 by the Iowa General Assembly, the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) has served as the State of Iowa’s student financial aid agency for over 50 years. Originally established to implement federal assistance for construction of academic facilities, the agency has evolved in its responsibilities and has broadened its scope to help make college possible for all Iowans.
The Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) is nationally recognized for achieving demonstrable and sustainable health outcomes for millions of patients and families in Iowa and across the country. A leader in sustainable healthcare transformation, IHC works with hospitals, providers, payers, patients, businesses, communities and government as a trusted advisor, honest broker and sense maker – all to achieve sustainable care and outcomes.
The Iowa Hospital Association is a nonprofit trade association of 119 hospital and health system members. The association was established in 1929 and provides advocacy, education and information to its members. It represents and advocates health policy issues benefiting Iowans before the state legislature, U.S. Congress and regulatory bodies. The Iowa Hospital Association is headquartered in Des Moines and is an allied member of the American Hospital Association.
The Iowa Primary Care Association (PCA) is a non-profit membership association comprised of 13 community health centers and one migrant health program and is recognized as the trusted voice on healthcare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. These organizations collectively serve more than 226,000 Iowans each year through over 800,000 patient visits. Our work focuses on our mission of enhancing community health centers’ capacity to care with a vision of equity for all.
The Iowa Psychological Association applies the practice and science of psychology to promote the health and human welfare of the diverse individuals who call Iowa home. We support Iowans through education, service and advocacy.  Additionally, we provide a caring and collaborative professional  organization to advance the interests of psychologists. 
Iowa Public Health Association is the non-partisan, nonprofit membership organization of public health professionals and allies in Iowa. Together, we work to inform the public, educate our members, and influence policy-makers on matters critical to public health. We are leaders in health equity and promote evidence-based decision-making.
The Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) is a nonprofit membership organization of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring optimal health for all Iowans, particularly those in rural areas. As the voice for rural health in the state, the IRHA brings attention to the issues that affect rural health providers and helps address those issues by providing educational opportunities, facilitating information sharing, and engaging in advocacy activities.
The University of Iowa is one of America's premier public research universities. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the University of Iowa is home to one of the most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country, as well as globally recognized leadership in the study and craft of writing. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.
The Iowa Workforce Development is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers through our IowaWORKS partnership. IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization in such a way to provide effective, demand-driven products and services.