Illinois Area Health Education Center Network Archives

Dr. Hinkle named assistant dean for rural health professions and NCRHP director

Hana Hinkle, PhD, MPH Hana Hinkle, PhD, MPH, has been named assistant dean for Rural Health Professions and director of the National Center for Rural Health Professions (NCRHP). In her new role, Dr. Hinkle will provide leadership for operations, strategic planning, research and curriculum. She’ll also provide oversight for several initiatives, including the [...]

The National Center for Rural Health Professions to receive $6.5 million in grant funding

Funds will be used to address persistent and critical health care workforce challenges in rural and underserved communities in the state. The National Center for Rural Health Professions at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) will receive a grant for nearly $6.5 million over the next five years to fund the Illinois [...]