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Inside Indiana’s Psychology Workforce — New Data Unveiled

Psychologists play a key role in addressing behavioral health challenges and improving overall quality of life. They work with many other professionals and providers to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including addiction, stress, and chronic illness. Learn...

National Rural Health Day: Highlighting Challenges Facing Rural Communities

For National Rural Health Day (Nov. 21), we are highlighting the significant health challenges facing rural communities both in Indiana and nationwide. Rural communities across America face a mounting health care crisis marked by hospital closures, provider...

Celebrating Indiana’s Dental Hygienists: National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month 2024

This October, as we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month, the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy recognizes Indiana's dental hygienists - the dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in preventive oral health care and patient...

Decoding Indiana’s Pharmacist Ecosystem

Licensed pharmacists are essential spokes in the health care wheel. In addition to dispensing medication, they collaborate with other health care providers to advise on and ensure medication treatments are safe and effective, and even more. Their roles have expanded...

Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight: Indiana’s Behavioral Health Workforce

As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Week (Oct. 6-12), and World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy would like to highlight our ongoing efforts to analyze and strengthen Indiana's behavioral health workforce. Key...