VRHA

RHV 29: Broadband Expansion

What is happening in Richmond to make sure Virginia’s rural communities have access to broadband?  Evan Feinman, the Governor’s Chief Broadband Advisor joined me to talk about what is being done and how you can help. If you want to promote broadband expansion in Virginia’s rural communities, here are actions you can take: Join the […]

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RHV 28: Rural Physicians

What are the ups and downs of being a physician in a rural community?  Dr. Sandra Balmoria of the Eastern Shore Rural Health System joined me to discuss why she returned to the Eastern Shore after living and working in Northern Virginia.  She was the winner of the Virginia Rural Health Association Charles Crowder, Jr. […]

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RHV 27: Mobile Integrated Health

What are rural ambulance services doing to reduce unnecessary visits to the emergency room?  Tim Perkins, CHaTR Division Manager, Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services reviews how Community Paramedicine/Mobile Integrated Healthcare can improve access. The Rural Health Voice will be taking a break to host our annual conference and enjoy the holidays; we will be […]

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RHV 26: Chronic Care Management

How can Community Health Workers be used to improve Chronic Care Management?  Kenya Elliott, Community Care Coordinator, at Piedmont Access to Health Services and Amanda Young, Program Manager from the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research discuss how their program is helping people in their community maximize their health outcomes If you want to be […]

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RHV 25: Better Health through Better Education

Can improved high school graduation rates lead to better health in a community?  Shani Gaylord and Jasmine Smith from the Virginia Department of Health’s Youth Health Equity Leadership Institute joined the Rural Health Voice to talk about how YHELI is improving health through helping students.  Shani and Jasmine will be session leaders at the Rural […]

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RHV 24: Community Health

Can community organizations have a role in addressing health issues for a community?  Ashley Reynolds Marshall joined me to discuss how the YWCA of Central Virginia is doing exactly that. If you want to be part of the conversation, join Ashley and the other session leaders at the Rural Health Voice conference in November. […]

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RHV 23: What does “rural” mean?

What comes to your mind when some one says “rural?”  What does “rural” mean to you?  Dr. Laura Hunt Trull, Social Worker and Assistant Professor at James Madison University shared her thoughts on the way we talk about rural and how we can change the narrative. You can hear more from Dr. Trull at the […]

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RHV 22: Cradle to Career

What do communities need to attract employers? And what does that have to do with health?  Travis Staton, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southwest Virginia discusses their method of improving health in the region through a Cradle to Career approach. If you want to hear more from Travis and be part […]

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RHV 21: Workforce

What help is available for someone who wants to be a healthcare provider in rural Virginia?  Olivette Burroughs, Health workforce specialist with the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity joined me to provide information on the variety of programs available. Olivette will be leading one of the nine interactive discussions on rural health […]

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RHV 20: National Policy

Do lawmakers in DC want to hear from people at the local level?  Brock Slabach, Vice President of Member Services at the National Rural Health Association joined me to talk about effective ways to communicate with your member of Congress, get involved, break down silos, and work together to improve rural health. Brock will be the […]

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RHV 19: Rural Residency

What happens after someone finishes medical school?  Dr. Maurice Nida, Designated Institutional Officer at Lonesome Pine Hospital Family Practice joined me to discuss how training in rural communities means learning to do more for your patients. If your hospital or clinic wants to recruit a physician that has been trained in Southwest Virginia, join Dr. […]

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RHV: 18 US Census

What can you do to make sure tax dollars and other resources are allocated to your community?  Join my conversation with Dr. Carah Ong Whaley, Associate Director at the James Madison University Center for Civic Engagement.  Undercounted is underfunded, under represented, and under resourced.  The 2020 Census is your opportunity to make sure everyone counts! […]

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