The Rural Health Voice

The Rural Health Voice


Latest Episodes

RHV 117: OB Care
May 17, 2024

What are the barriers to providing obstetric care in rural communities? Arthur Ollendorff, MD from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine joined me to discuss his concerns about maternal healt

RHV 116: Grassroots Advocacy
May 03, 2024

Is it worth your time to meet with your elected officials? Narissa Rahaman Executive Director of Equality Virginia joined RHV to discuss their most recent wins at the Virginia General Assembly. - If

RHV #115: Midwives
April 19, 2024

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 and

RHV #114: Health Literacy
March 29, 2024

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 conversa

RHV 113: Oral Health Workforce
March 08, 2024

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 Oral Health Workforce Gap Assessment. -

RHV 112: Rural Health Leadership
February 23, 2024

Why is it important to be involved in rural health advocacy? Dr. Kevin Bennett, Director of Center for Rural & Primary Healthcare at the University of South Carolina joined RHV to discuss his path to

RHV 111: Mobile Health
February 09, 2024

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

RHV 110: Rural Pharmacies
January 26, 2024

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.

RHV 109: The Appalachian Syndemic
January 12, 2024

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 t

RHV 108: Oral Health
December 01, 2023

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 tal