The Rural Health Voice

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RHV 84: All of Us Sep 02, 2022

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Why have some people been left out of medical research? Dr. Karriem Watson, Chief Engagement Officer of the All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health joined RHV to discuss why a broad spectrum of people are needed to support medical discoveries. If you want to hear more from Dr. Watson, come join us at the Rural Health Voice conference.

RHV 83: Finding your Passion Aug 19, 2022

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What type of person should be a healthcare provider? Melissa Zook, MD joined me to discuss her passion for serving the community. If you want to hear more from Dr. Zook, she will be speaking at the Head for the Hills Continuing Medical Education conference in Abingdon this November.

RHV 82: RISE for Youth Aug 08, 2022

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How does Virginia’s Juvenile Justice system impact health? Valerie Slater, Executive Director of RISE for Youth joined RHV to discuss the need to reform Virginia’s juvenile prisons. Join the Rural Health Voice conference this November in Williamsburg.

RHV 81: Food Insecurity Jul 22, 2022

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Why don’t people make better choices when buying and preparing their food? Dr. Tori Makal, from University of Virginia's College at Wise and Dr. Wendy Welch from the SWVA Graduate Medical Education Consortium joined me to discuss food insecurity. You might also want to check out two of Dr. Welch’s latest publications: COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Masks, Misinformation, and Making Do

RHV 80: Veterans Health Jul 08, 2022

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We just celebrated Independence Day and Rural America has a proud history of volunteering for military service. How can we return the favor and take of our Veterans? Paul Crews, Executive Director of Veteran’s Administration Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network joined RHV to discuss the resources it can offer.

RHV 79: VCU Massey Cancer Center Jun 17, 2022

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What health disparities are related to cancer in our rural communities? Dr. Robert Winn, Director of the VCU Massey Cancer Center and Dr. Maria Thompson, Director of Community Engagement in Research at the Massey Cancer Center joined RHV to discuss how those disparities can be addressed. Pride Month is celebrated in June, but VRHA addresses LGBTQ health inequities all year long. Join us in Shenandoah County August 6th for our next Pride of Rural Virginia Community Conversation.

RHV 78: Hospital Staffing Jun 06, 2022

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What staffing challenges are rural hospitals experiencing? Portia Brown, Vice President at Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital joined RHV to discuss how hospitals are dealing with workforce shortages. If you want to learn more about rural health, check out the Rural Health Information Hub.

RHV 77: Syndemic May 23, 2022

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What is a syndemic? Toni Young of the Community Education Group and the Rural Health Service Provider Network joined me to discuss how rural health issues must be approached on a system-wide level.

76: Black Mental Health May 06, 2022

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What is Vicarious Racism and what Effect does it have on Mental Health for African Americans? Kevin Dedner, Founder & CEO of Hurdle joined RHV to discuss mental health disparities and advocate for celebrating the strengths of rural America. Check out the Second Annual Black Mental Health Roundtable, May 11, 2022

RHV 75: Aging in Place Apr 15, 2022

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What are the barriers for addressing dementia in our rural communities? Katie McDonough of the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Virginia joined me to discuss the needs of our aging population. Alzheimer's 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 2022 Alzheimer's Association Facts & Figures If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, check out the National Rural Health Association’s upcoming conference. Can’t justify going all the way to Albuquerque in May? Join us virtually instead.

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