The Rural Health Voice

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RHV 94: Mastering Nursing Apr 21, 2023

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Why does rural Virginia need advanced degrees in nursing? Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson, of Emory & Henry joined RHV to discuss their new Master’s in Nursing program.

RHV 93: Patrick Hospital Apr 07, 2023

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Who is Foresight Health and why are they coming to rural Virginia? Dr. Sameer Suhail joined RHV to discuss his commitment to the people of Patrick County. Media on Foresight in Patrick County: https://www.newsweek.com/rural-americans-dont-have-access-health-care-so-im-building-hospital-appalachia-opinion-1743402 https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/stuart-hospital-to-reopen-in-2023-two-mobile-health-units-coming-to-patrick-co-soon/article_f7eb6554-23e1-11ed-831f-dfbbdae04a0b.html https://theenterprise.net/hospitals-new-owner-to-create-local-advisory-board-emergency-department-to-open-by-years-end/ https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/local/patrick-county-hospital-struggles-to-reopen/article_1324b22a-9c15-11ed-8c40-7b03e5aab85a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story https://cardinalnews.org/2023/02/15/confusion-swirls-about-when-patrick-countys-hospital-scheduled-to-open-early-2023-will-really-launch/

RHV 92: STRONG ACC Mar 24, 2023

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Mark Cruise of STRONG ACC joined RHV to discuss their commitment to the next generation. Plan ahead to attend the Rural Health Voice conference. The 2023 event will be held November 15 & 16 in Blacksburg

RHV 91: Transition from Nursing Mar 13, 2023

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Why do nurses decide to go into other fields? Tiffany Turner from Appalshop joined RHV to discuss her transition from nursing to community engagement.

RHV 90: The Moral Economy of Suboxone Feb 17, 2023

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When does drug diversion mean taking care of your family? China Scherz & Joshua Burraway of the University of Virginia joined me to discuss the moral economics of suboxone trade in Southwest Virginia. Article link: Keeping it in the family. Did you know? Updated COVID vaccines are here for people 6 months and older to help protect against Omicron. Text your ZIP code to 438829 or visit vaccines.gov to find updated vaccines near you.

RHV 89: Nursing & Farming Feb 03, 2023

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What unique challenges do farmers have in staying healthy? Dr. Amy Johnson, Family Nurse Practitioner with the Centra Medical Group joined me to discuss her perspective as both a farmer and a nurse. More information on AgriSafe: Main web page AgriStress Helpline

RHV 88: Nurse Anesthesiology Jan 20, 2023

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What is a CRNA? Johanna Newman DNAP, CRNA of Mary Baldwin University joined RHV to discuss their new Nurse Anesthesiology Program. Information for prospective students here. Mary Baldwin University website: Main page Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences CRNA program Information for prospective students

RHV 87: Opioid Abatement Authority Nov 14, 2022

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What is Virginia doing with the millions of dollars it will receive from the opioid lawsuits? Tony McDowell, Executive Director of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority joined RHV to discuss how those funds will be used. To learn more about the work of the Authority, make sure you check out one of their upcoming listening sessions.

RHV 86: Medicaid Dental Reimbursement Oct 20, 2022

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What are the benefits from Virginia’s increase in dental Medicaid? Dr. Scott Miller, Virginia Dental Association Foundation joined me to discuss how the increased benefits improved access for many rural Virginians.

RHV 85: Health Sciences Oct 07, 2022

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What type of person should consider a career in health sciences? Dr. Sallie Beth Johnson, Chair of the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership at Radford University Carilion joined me to discuss career options beyond doctor and nurse. Internship contact: phhl@radford.edu Explore student opportunities at the Rural Health Voice conference.

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