Listen to a Rural Health Career Panel Discussion

The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) has released a recording of a recent Zoom panel discussion highlighting high-demand health careers that require only an associate degree – a great way to enter the health workforce.

In the recording of the Healthcare Associate-Degree Career Discussion, you will hear from:

  • Jennifer Jordan, certified surgical technologist
  • Claire Hughes, community health worker
  • Sheridan Voshake, medical laboratory technician
  • Terri Little, radiology technician
  • Rose Thorton, registered health information technician
  • Lexie Caraway, respiratory therapist

The recording includes a transcript of the forum.

View the recorded forum

IRHA forum participants discuss high-demand health careers that require only an associate degree.

The IRHA is a collaborative association comprising hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health clinics, and other stakeholders working together to strengthen health systems for rural residents and communities through advocacy, education, networking and leadership.