The Rural Health Voice

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RHV 134: Virginia Mental Health Access Program Apr 04, 2025

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With the shortage of specialists, how do rural primary care providers handle mental health for their pediatric patients? Ally Singer Wright and Angie Prater from VMAP joined RHV to discuss the free services they have available. VRHA is now accepting submissions to lead breakout sessions for our 2025 event. Deadline is May 2nd

RHV 133: Knowing all the “Ologies” Mar 21, 2025

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What happens when a rural physician is determined to do everything they can to treat a patient locally instead of making them travel outside of the community? Sterling Ransone, MD joined me to discuss barriers to care in rural communities and what could be done to improve access. VRHA is now accepting submissions to lead breakout session discussions for our 2025 Rural Health Voice conference.

RHV 132: Patrick Hospital Feb 28, 2025

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Another company has purchased the old Patrick Hospital, will it open for real this time? Kyle Kopec, Chief Medical Compliance Officer/Co-Founder of BradenHealth joined me to discuss his passion for rural communities.

RHV 131: Healthy Living Index Jan 24, 2025

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How can students understand how to apply data into real-world situations? Dr. Elizabeth Ackley, Director of the Center for Community Health Innovation at Roanoke College joined RHV to discuss the development of their Healthy Living Index. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the National Rural Health Association’s Policy Institute this February in Washington, DC. The Policy Institute is a chance to hear firsthand from federal policymakers and meet with your members of Congress.

RHV 130: Boosting Mental Health Jan 10, 2025

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What is the Virginia Health Care Foundation doing to boost the need for better access to mental health services? Denise Daly Konrad and Trinette Randolf joined RHV to discuss the Foundation’s initiatives.

RHV 129: Risk Less. Do More. Dec 13, 2024

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Who is most at risk for the flu, COVID, and RSV? Kelly Langford of the US Department of Health and Human Services joined me to discuss their Risk Less. Do More campaign.

RHV 128: Pain Management Dec 06, 2024

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How has the opioid crisis complicated pain management? Dr. Robert Twillman of St. Luke's Health System joined me to discuss alternatives for rural communities with limited access to services. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the National Rural Health Association’s Policy Institute this February in Washington, DC. The Policy Institute is a chance to hear firsthand from federal policymakers and meet with your members of Congress.

RHV 127: Aging in Place Nov 01, 2024

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Why do people who are retired need an occupational therapist? Shunaka White of For Safety’s Sake joined RHV to discuss the needs for our Vintage Virginians. Reminder that National Rural Health Day is November 21st. Join VRHA in celebrating on social media. This episode sponsored by:

RHV 126: Virginia Interfaith Center on Public Policy Oct 18, 2024

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How can community representation be used to make legislative policy? Kathryn Haines, Health Equity Manager from the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy joined RHV to discuss how they bring people together to address health equity. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Kathryn and others to talk about maternal health, substance use disorders, and workforce in rural communities, this November in Abingdon at the Rural Health Voice conference.

RHV 125: PEPI ECHO Oct 07, 2024

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What are Primary Immune Disorders and how can rural clinicians get the information they need to help patients? Dr. Nick Rider from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine joined RHV to discuss PEPI ECHO. Find PEPI Content on the web: PEPI ECHO Site PEPI YouTube Join the conversation at the Rural Health Voice conference November 19 & 20 in Abingdon!

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