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Institute of Rural Health and Development Research

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Our mission is to engage students and faculty in activities designed to provide expertise and improve the health status of the rural community while enhancing the learning experience of our students. We seek to meet our mission by collaborating with healthcare organizations and agencies.

 

The Institute is a part of Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services. Departments included in this College are Allied Health, Communication Disorders, Consumer & Family Science, Nursing, Physical Education & Recreation, Public Health, and Social Work.

Services Available:
 
  • Dental Hygiene   
  • Health Education      
  • Mobile Health and Wellness Unit
  • Public Health
  • Research


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News

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Gift From Anthem Foundation Funds Second WKU Mobile Health Unit
Bowling Green, Ky. - A $300,000 gift from the Anthem Foundation, Inc. to Western Kentucky University hasmobile been used to purchase a second mobile health unit.
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