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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.

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Enriching Our Partnerships with Health-care and Medical Providers

Strengthening existing relationships and forming new partnerships with health-care and medical providers establishes valuable clinical, internship, and research opportunities that mutually benefit our students and communities.

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Exploring the Possible Creation of a Four-year School of Osteopathic Medicine

IUP’s educational and research excellence with potential benefits including: increased enrollment throughout the university, especially in the health sciences; enhanced opportunity for interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects, and novel teaching approaches across campus; and expanded health-care access for underserved regional populations. • Accelerated expansion of an innovation economy

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Strengthening Allied Health Programs, including a School of Nursing

Strengthening allied health programs, including a School of Nursing, expands IUP’s ability to align graduates with fast-growing and in-demand careers while meeting critical needs for the health of our commonwealth.

13%

anticipated growth in healthcare occupations, the fastest growing job segment, by 2031

20,000

estimated shortfall of nurses in Pennsylvania by 2026

60%

of US healthcare providers are allied health-care professionals

Stories

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Creating New Lab Experiences in Speech-Language Pathology at IUP

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Biology Major Selected for Kopchick Summer Internship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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IUP Students Part of IRMC Internship Program
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IUP Alumna Donates $850,000 to Create Scholarship for Nursing Students

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IUP Nursing Program Ranked as Top Program in the Commonwealth
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Revitalizing Rural Communities: A Conversation with Commissioner Sherene Hess

In this episode, we sit down with Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess to explore the intersection of rural revitalization and rural health. Commissioner Hess shares insights from her leadership role not only in Indiana County, but also through her work with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP). With a focus on collaborative efforts, she discusses the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities today—ranging from healthcare access and infrastructure to workforce development and quality of life. Whether you’re a policymaker, healthcare advocate, or community leader, this conversation offers valuable perspective on how you can drive meaningful progress in Pennsylvania’s rural regions.

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Samantha Muir ’12, M’22
Director of Campaign Planning and Outreach
724-357-6454
smuir@iup.edu