Institute for Rural Health and Safety News

IUP Indiana County Highway Safety Project Working With Jefferson County on Holiday Safe Driving Campaign

The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Jefferson County officials on an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons.

• 21 November 2024

IUP Indiana County Highway Safety Project Working with Community Agencies to Promote Highway Safety Law Awareness Week

The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with PennDOT for an awareness campaign about safe driving and traffic safety laws during the Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, observed February 18 through 24.

• 20 February 2024

IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety Partnering With Community Agencies for “Operation Safe Holiday” Driving Campaign

The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with Armstrong County Commissioner Pat Fabian, District Attorney Katie M. Charlton, Armstrong County Sheriff Frank Pitzer, the Pennsylvania State Police, and Margy Gray from State Farm Insurance for an awareness campaign about safe driving during the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

• 17 November 2023

"Rural Health Pulse" Podcast by IUP, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Continues with Episode on Rural Health Model and Workforce Challenges

Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues with an episode with Wendy Haislip, IRMC vice president and chief nursing officer, discussing Pennsylvania’s rural health model and workforce challenges.

• 30 June 2023

IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety Partnering with Community Agencies for July 4 Safety Campaign

The Indiana County Highway Safety Project, part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety, is working with the Indiana County Commissioners, Pennsylvania State Police, Sheriff Bob Fyock, and Margy Gray State Farm Insurance for an awareness campaign for safe driving during the summer holiday season.

• 29 June 2023

Institute for Rural Health and Safety Receives Funding for Indiana County Highway Safety Program

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Rural Health and Safety has received $104,000 in federal funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Indiana County Highway Safety Project, a program designed to promote safe driving, including seat belt use, in the region.

• 12 June 2023

Center for Rural Health and Safety Secures Third Year of Grant Funds to Improve Teen Driver Education

• 25 October 2021