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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

This episode was sponsored by the Virginia State Office of Rural Health.

What is a Dental Assistant and why is it a great healthcare career?  Dr. Emily Bowen from the Mountain Empire Community College Dental Assistant Program joined me to discuss oral health.

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.

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.

What are doulas and how can they improve maternal health?  Roshay Richardson, Lead Chair, Danville Maternal Health Task Force joined RHV to discuss how communities can better support pregnancies.

If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Policy Institute in DC next February.