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What do tick bites and federal policy have in common? Sharon Forsyth of the Alpha-gal Alliance Action Fund joined us to discuss the resources they have available. On September 24, 2025, Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) became reportable to the Virginia Department of Health. Learn more about AGS and its impacts in Virginia during a special breakout […]
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What is the importance of evaluating rural health programs? Michael Meit, director of the ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research, joined us to discuss the benefits and complications of rural health evaluation. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Voice Conference this November […]
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What is Virginia Relay and how does it help both patients and providers? Brittany Howard of the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing joined us to discuss the services they provide. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, check out VRHA’s upcoming Rural Health Voice Conference in […]
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What is needed to support recovery? Shauna Tilson from the Appalachian Center for Hope joined us to discuss their plan to address substance use disorders in Southwest Virginia. If you want learn more about the history and causes of Medical Mistrust and how to address it, check out the book Medical Mistrust in Appalachia. […]
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What does it take to become a Community Health Worker? Leslie Clark from the United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge joined us to discuss CHW training and services. During this episode we discuss the use of CHW’s to decrease medical mistrust. If you would like to learn more about this topic, check out the […]
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Why would you need an occupational therapist? Savanah Howe and Tara Riddle joined the RHV podcast to discuss the need for occupational therapy in rural communities and the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association. If you want to be part of the conversation on rural health, follow the Virginia Rural Health Association on Facebook and LinkedIn: @varuralhealth […]
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How can disparities in birth outcomes be addressed? Femeika Elliot & Alexis Alsup joined RHV to discuss their work and the recommendations they have to improve maternal health. If you want to learn more from Femeika & Alexis, check out their chapter in the upcoming book: Medical Mistrust in Appalachia – https://utpress.org/9798895270486/medical-mistrust-in-appalachia/ […]
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How did the push to standardize medicine impact public health? Pharmacist and Herbalist Marybeth Babos joined us to discuss some of the history of medical mistrust. If you want to learn more about Medical Mistrust, pre-order the new book Medical Mistrust in Appalachia: Helping Patients and Providers Communicate with Cultural Humility, edited by Wendy Welch […]
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What are the gaps in Virginia’s primary care workforce? Hannah Shadowen and Alex Krist of VCU joined me to discuss their recent research on neighborhood differences in primary care. If you are a health professions or public policy student with an interest in rural health, apply to be a representative to the VRHA board of […]
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Why would a medical student make a poster? Brittany Blitstein and Ranjit Virk, Medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine joined us to discuss their involvement in the Community Nourishment Project and what they learned. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA and other rural […]
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What are the alternatives to traditional employer-based insurance? Justin Ayars of EqualityMD joined us to discuss concerns and solutions for affordable health care. If you want to be part of the conversation on rural health, check us out on Facebook and LinkedIn – https://www.facebook.com/VaRuralHealth/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-rural-health-association […]
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What can you do to support economic development in Appalachia? Emma Kelly of Appalachian Voices joined RHV to discuss the information they have available and how you can get involved. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join the VRHA staff in San Diego May 19-22 for the National Rural […]
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What can be done to be sure our Vintage Virginians can live healthy lives for as long as possible? Pete Fronte of Altura Health joined RHV to discuss what patients and providers can do to maximize the quality of life in their golden years. More resources for aging in place: http://www.upright.altura.health/ […]