Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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/ […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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 […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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/ […]