Episodes

What’s the newest way to find information to empower your rural community? Kristie Proctor and Chandler Vaughn joined RHV to discuss the Rural Opportunity Dashboard. Important links: Dashboard Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Rural Summit Rural Health Voice Conference

What would you do if there was a way to reduce your risk of cancer by 40%? Andrea Radford of the American Cancer Society joined RHV to discuss their new cancer risk screening tool. CancerRisk360 flyer to post in public areas Rural Health Voice Conference webpage

How can you tell if a child has been exposed to lead? Janine Kerr from the Virginia Department of Health joined RHV to discuss resources to address lead poisoning. Resources: VDH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Department of Housing and Community Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program EPA Lead-Based Paint Program EPA Lead-based Paint Professional Locator

Who is responsible for paying hospital bills? Travis Gentry, CEO of Hyve Health joined me to discuss who the payers are and the concerns with holding payers accountable.

What happens when a free clinic decides to offer more than just clinical services? Andrea Ahonen, CEO of GoochlandCares joined RHV to discuss how and why they handle logistics for a multitude of services. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, take our survey: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fomniinstitute.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_1MS77GHAwRZYoMS%3Flink%3Dsm%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdWlwcjFqSUFDRzFLR2RHVQEeFmMOHc5mWFnYJcDEUQsIHFvn5sxJDG...

What are some of the benefits and concerns for telehealth? Kathy Wibberly, PhD of the MidAtlantic Telehealth Resource Center joined RHV to discuss telehealth use and policy. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural telehealth, join MATRC and VRHA this summer at the Bridging Rural Communities event.

How can rural hospitals address the need for screening despite a lack of specialists? Vicki Parks, CEO of the Wythe County Community Hospital joined RHV to discuss some of their solutions. VRHA is now accepting submissions to lead breakout session discussions for our 2025 event.

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

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.

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.

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 you...

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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!

What’s the one stop shop you can use to find jobs in all of Virginia’s hospitals? Sharon Alexander, Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association joined me to discuss On Board Virginia. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health workforce, join the Virginia Rural Health Association at the Rural Health Voice conference in November. Workforce will be one of our three focus areas.

Does Virginia need a Secretary of Rural Affairs? Andrew Block, University of Virginia School of Law joined RHV to discuss why that is a topic of discussion in Virginia right now. Join us at the Rural Health Voice conference

Rural Health Voice Executive Director Beth O’Connor was the guest on the Rural Health Rising podcast. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Beth and other rural health advocates in Abingdon November 19 & 20 for the Rural Health Voice conference.

What should college faculty and staff know about the mental health needs of the students? Hans Carlo Rivera joined me to discuss their work at Virginia Tech. For more information, contact Hokie Wellness: 540-231-8878 Want to ask about Mental Health First Aid? Contact us: staff@vrha.org

Is rural water as pure and pristine as bottled water advertisements would have us believe? Erin Ling, Water Quality Extension Specialist, joined RHV to discuss the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Voice conference in Abingdon November 19 & 20.

How do churches address the social determinants of health? Pastor Morris Fleischer of the Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church joined RHV to discuss what churches do beyond the pulpit.

Whose voice is heard from rural Virginia? Rachel Levy, Executive Director of New Rural Virginia joined RHV to discuss her hopes for better representation. VRHA membership information