The Rural Health Voice is the podcast of the Virginia Rural Health Association. Leaders at the local, state, and national level are interviewed on their perspective of current rural health issues.The Rural Health Voice is sponsored by the Virginia State Office of Rural Health and underwritten by the National Rural Health Association.
118 Available Episodes (118 Total)Average duration: 00:28:27
May 03, 2024
RHV 116: Grassroots Advocacy
00:18:28
Is it worth your time to meet with your elected officials? Narissa Rassman, Executive Director of Equality Virginia joined RHV to discuss their most recent wins at the Virginia General Assembly.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, watch our website and social media accounts for information about the upcoming Equality Virginia Community Town Halls.
Apr 19, 2024
RHV #115: Midwives
00:27:18
What is a midwife and how do they bridge the gap for maternal healthcare in rural communities? Leslie Payne of Trillium House Birthing Center joined RHV to discuss Certified Professional Midwives.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, follow VRHA on Facebook and X.
Mar 29, 2024
RHV #114: Health Literacy
00:18:13
Who is responsible for health literacy? Systems Design Coach Steven Ragsdale joined RHV to discuss how health disparities need to be addressed at every level.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, check out the National Rural Health Association’s Health Equity conference this May in New Orleans.
Mar 08, 2024
RHV 113: Oral Health Workforce
00:20:15
Are there any surprises when it comes to the need for improved oral health? Ben Barber, Policy Director at Virginia Health Catalyst joined RHV to discuss their Version.pdf">Oral Health Workforce Gap Assessment.
Why is it important to be involved in rural health advocacy? columiba-bennett-leads-nrha.php?fbclid=IwAR3JhLZSJzTy2Vu2WYio1wcPtrMRXgPFVjAOQR2_pUXePRTwMPO7VnJejzk">Dr. Kevin Bennett, Director of Center for Rural & Primary Healthcare at the University of South Carolina joined RHV to discuss his path to the NRHA Presidency. Join us at the NRHA Annual Conference in New Orleans this May.
Feb 09, 2024
RHV 111: Mobile Health
00:13:50
What are the benefits and complications of mobile health? Dr. Carolyn Rutledge, Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Old Dominion University joined RHV to discuss rural outreach and their mobile health clinic.
Jan 26, 2024
RHV 110: Rural Pharmacies
00:22:31
Why do independent pharmacies have a hard time staying open? Cindy Warriner, of the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network joined RHV to discuss the needs of rural pharmacies.
Jan 12, 2024
RHV 109: The Appalachian Syndemic
00:27:28
What is a Syndemic? Lee Storrow, Senior Director of External Affairs at the Community Education Group joined RHV to discuss the confluence of HIV, HCV, and the opioid crisis and what is being done to address it.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Lee, myself, and others at the Appalachian Syndemic Summit in May.
Want to talk directly to members of Congress about rural health issues? Join VRHA in Washington, DC this February for the Rural Health Policy Institute. Event links are in the show notes.
Nov 10, 2023
RHV 107: Food Insecurity
00:21:46
What is different about food insecurity in rural communities? Donna Dagner of the Community Resource Services joined RHV to discuss the work of the food pantry and plans to grow.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Policy Institute in DC next February.
May 03 | 00:18:28
RHV 116: Grassroots Advocacy
Apr 19 | 00:27:18
RHV #115: Midwives
Mar 29 | 00:18:13
RHV #114: Health Literacy
Mar 08 | 00:20:15
RHV 113: Oral Health Workforce
Feb 23 | 00:21:28
RHV 112: Rural Health Leadership
Feb 09 | 00:13:50
RHV 111: Mobile Health
Jan 26 | 00:22:31
RHV 110: Rural Pharmacies
Jan 12 | 00:27:28
RHV 109: The Appalachian Syndemic
Dec 01 | 00:29:41
RHV 108: Oral Health
Nov 10 | 00:21:46
RHV 107: Food Insecurity
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