Podcasts about Rural health

We're discussing Relationships and Community: the Fabric of Rural Health! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Sonya Bruton: CEO and President of CCI Health Services, Clinical Psychologist, and Author.Our conversation revolves around the inherent link between physical and behavioral health, the necessity of physicians staying engaged with their passion for care, and the hesitancy of patients around AI in healthcare.

Families in rural America often have access to much less resources and help when they're growing their families. In this episode, Dr. Williams shares her perspective and insight as an obstetrician, gynecologist, chief medical officer and mom. We'll talk about barriers to care, the impact of Medicaid cuts, postpartum health, medical technology, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-p-williams-mdmph/ https://www.facebook.com/marchofdimes https://x.com/MarchofDimes https://www.instagram.com/marchofdimes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/march-of-dimes/ 

Welcome back to Rural Health Today! In this episode of our Rural Health & Maternity Care series, we're talking to Harold Miller, the President and CEO of the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. High-quality maternal and infant healthcare is vital for rural communities, but according to a recent report from CHQPR, 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies in the past 5 years. Harold is here to share more about this report and his perspective and insight as a thought leader of rural maternity care. We'll talk about why obstetric units are closings, the risks communities encounter when they do, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Learn more about our show at ruralhealthtoday.com.  Maternity Care Report: https://ruralhospitals.chqpr.org/downloads/Rural_Maternity_Care_Crisis.pdf  CHQPR on Rural Hospitals: The Crisis in Rural Health Care – Saving Rural Hospitals  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/   Follow our guest on social media! https://x.com/PaymentReform https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-miller-60a83a6/ 

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle is joined by Will Arden — arable and deer farmer from Lincolnshire, founder of The Farmyard Gym, and head judge of Britain's Fittest Farmer. With five competitions under his belt and a recent win in the men's under-40s category, Will shares his passion for fitness, mental health, and how farmers can stay strong in both body and mind, on and off the farm.Apply for Britain's Fittest Farmer 2025 competition here - Farmers Weekly - Britain's Fittest Farmer - About the competitionImage credit: Will ArdenMeet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and  RuralPod MediaBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here

Today, we're back talking with Scott Becker, who answers your questions on where to get your healthcare news. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠  Follow Scott Becker! ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbeckermw/⁠ Follow Becker's Hospital Review! ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/asc-communications/⁠ ⁠https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/⁠  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/@BeckersHospitalReview/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/beckershr⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/hospitalreview1⁠

Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!Rural Americans are some of the most tenacious and giving individuals on the planet. While many of us identify as farmers and ranchers on a level far exceeding that of many “normal” careers, that devotion can come at a cost when it comes to managing the challenges associated with feeding the world.   On today's episode we invite you to take a seat and join the conversation as we chat with Jeff Winton, founder of Rural Minds, about the need for a focus on mental healthcare in rural communities and how his organization is networking to make that happen. A huge thank you to Vermeer for their sponsorship of this episode. Additional resources: Rural MindsWebinars with Rural MindsRural Mental Health ResilienceFind more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at abbeditorial@angus.org.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Tom Sanson from Gold Creek Simmentals near Gisborne about its recent successful bull sale, the history of the stud and the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle... He talks with Rural Leaders CEO Lisa Rogers and Marketing & Communications Manager Matt Hampton about the launch of the MyLead platform, how it matches people with relevant leadership courses within the food and fibre sector and how it could help strengthen the leadership capabilities in the sector... And he talks with rural health advocate Craig Wiggins about career choices, dog trials and Fieldays. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

The next segment of our Mental Health Awareness Month series is going to focus in part on some of the unique challenges addressing mental health issues among some of the state's more rural communities with a representative from the New England Rural Health Assoc.

For the People will be begging you to get the heck out of the house and onto one of the hundreds of diverse and accessible trail networks across the state as we prepare for CT Trails Day 2025 by chatting with a rep from the CT Forest & Park Assoc. Then, the next segment of our Mental Health Awareness Month series is going to focus in part on some of the unique challenges addressing mental health issues among some of the state's more rural communities with a representative from the New England Rural Health Assoc. And we'll close chatting with Stamford's Top Cop - the city's Police Officer of the Year. We'll hear straight from the front lines how law enforcement agencies and officers are facing and addressing some of the top crime and quality of life issues facing Stamford and other communities in Fairfield County.

In this compelling episode of At the Core of Care, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of rural healthcare with Lisa Davis, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. From Pennsylvania's shifting definition of “rural” to the urgent realities of hospital closures, provider shortages, and broadband gaps, Lisa sheds light on the unique challenges and promising innovations reshaping care in rural communities. Listeners will learn how community health workers, telehealth, and local investment transform access, while Medicaid policies and healthcare consolidation continue to shape the future. Lisa reminds us that rural health isn't just a policy issue—it's the backbone of our food, economy, and daily lives.

In this compelling panel discussion, host Shelly Brantley, Board Member of the California State Rural Health Association, brings together the powerhouse team behind UC Berkeley's groundbreaking Rural Health Innovation Program. You'll hear from program founder and nationally recognized rural health leader Lynn Barr, faculty director Kim MacPherson, and two dynamic scholars blazing new trails in rural public health: Michelle Saenz and Rexanne Greenstreet.You'll also hear how students gain hands-on policy experience through trips to Washington, D.C., where they meet with congressional staff and advocate for fairer healthcare reimbursement for rural communities.This episode is a must-listen for public health professionals, rural leaders, policymakers, and anyone who believes health equity shouldn't be determined by a zip code.Tune in and hear how UC Berkeley's Rural Health Innovation Program is not just educating the next generation of rural changemakers—it's empowering them to lead the movement.What You'll Learn From This Episode: Lynn Barr's Journey and Insights Kim McPherson's Background and Focus Anne's Experience in Public Health Michelle's Role in Behavioral Health Founding the Rural Health Innovation Program Challenges in Rural Health Designing a Unique MPH Program Student Perspectives and Community Impact Challenges in Public Health Michelle's Policy Fellowship Experience Empowerment Through Advocacy California State Rural Health Association Personal Growth and Opportunities Applying Knowledge in Public Health Financial Empowerment and Creativity Encouragement for Prospective StudentsConnect with Our Guests:Lynn Barr: LinkedInKim MacPherson: UC BerkeleyMichelle Saenz: LinkedInRexanne Greenstreet: LinkedIn ResourcesUC Berkeley School of Public Health – Online MPH (Rural Health Innovation Program), The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.

Welcome back to Rural Health Today!  This episode is the third installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we're talking with Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer at the National Rural Health Association. Between birthing center closures and harmful legislation, maternal healthcare seems to be deteriorating in rural America. Carrie is here to share her perspective and insight as an expert in the impact of policy on rural health. We'll talk about maternal healthcare deserts, rural vulnerabilities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Learn more about our show at ruralhealthtoday.com.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media!https://x.com/RuralHealthPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/   Follow our guest on social media!https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cochran-mcclain/ https://www.facebook.com/ruralhealth https://x.com/ruralhealthhttps://www.ruralhealth.us/  Access resources from NRHA! NRHA Advocacy Resources: https://www.ruralhealth.us/advocacy Use Rural Health Advocacy campaigns: https://www.ruralhealth.us/advocacy/campaigns Join next NRHA Grassroots Advocacy call on Wednesday, April 30th 2-3 pm EThttps://ruralhealth-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yc6gCq-IRlOF_JTZxc5aMg Receive the Rural Roundup NRHA Advocacy Newsletter https://eepurl.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a6888dd5c7fa338a048faebf8&id=c0c4b0730f Contact us!  advocacy@ruralhealth.us 

Dr Jake Young joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article: “How Private Equity Undermines Rural Health Equity.”  Recorded February 20, 2025.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org

In this episode, Drex covers three key security stories: the HSCC's "On the Edge" report on rural healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Mossimo's security breach affecting their manufacturing operations, and the hacking of LockBit ransomware gang which exposed Bitcoin wallets and negotiation messages. Drex also mentions his panel at HIMSS Southern California on healthcare cybersecurity.Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Welcome back to Rural Health Today!  This episode is the second installment of our series, Rural Health & Maternity Care, and we're talking with Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, about maternal mental health.  Although this topic has been gaining attention in the past few years, many moms in America do not receive any help for their mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  Adrienne is here to share her perspective and insight as a leader in this field of healthcare. Learn more about our show at ruralhealthtoday.com.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media!https://x.com/RuralHealthPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/   Follow our guest on social media!https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-griffen-9668523b/ https://www.mmhla.org/https://www.facebook.com/MMHLA2/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maternal-mental-health-leadership-alliance/ https://www.instagram.com/mmhla2/ 

Rural Health practitioners are calling for a re-think to attract and retain more doctors in regional areas across the country. The Department of Health estimates Australia is short close to two and a half thousand full-time equivalent GPs with the problem disproportionately affecting rural areas. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Dubbo Psychologist Tanya Forster about some of the ways the problem could be addressed: Listen to the full interview above or Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Rural Health Today. Over the next few months we'll be publishing a series of episodes about maternal care in rural health. Whether you're a rural mom, a healthcare worker, or attentive to what goes on in rural healthcare, this is the series for you. Our special guest of the show is Dawn Shanafelt, Director, Maternal & Infant Health Division at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ 

Supporting Emergency Medical Services, healthy eating, and a healthy environment are on the priority list for Assembly Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Clint Moses. He also chairs the Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care. Moses grew up on a dairy farm and was raised by an agriculture teacher. He currently raises beef cattle. So, with roots in the agriculture community, he’s been keyed in on rural Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're back talking with Dr. Greg Johnson, Regional Market President, Parkview Health, who answers your questions on what the most important qualities are in a rural health leader today. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ 

Rural America is a vital part of our nation—rich in culture, community, and resilience. But potential Medicaid cuts coupled with the impending expiration of enhanced tax credits further threatens rural communities' access to health care and puts the strength of rural communities at risk. In this episode, Chip Kahn is joined once again by Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, to explore the impacts of Medicaid cuts and Americans' loss of health coverage on rural hospitals and what is at stake for patient care if lawmakers fail to protect these institutions.Key topics include: The current state of rural health care and why it matters to all Americans;What hospital closures mean for rural patients;The policy levers that could make or break the future of rural hospitals; and,Why Medicaid and the enhanced tax credits are essential to access care.References: Washington Post “Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/08/medicaid-cuts-rural-hospitals/)About: Alan Morgan joined NRHA staff in 2001 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the association.  Recognized as among the top 100 most influential people in health care by Modern Healthcare Magazine, Alan Morgan serves as Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association. He has more than 30 years experience in health policy at the state and federal level, and is one of the nation's leading experts on rural health policy.Mr. Morgan served as a contributing author for the publications, “Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care,” “The Handbook of Rural Aging” and for the publication, “Rural Populations and Health.” In addition, his health policy articles have been published in: The American Journal of Clinical Medicine, The Journal of Rural Health, The Journal of Cardiovascular Management, The Journal of Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology Review, and in Laboratory Medicine. Mr. Morgan served as staff for former US Congressman Dick Nichols and former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden. Additionally, his past experience includes tenures as a health care lobbyist for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the Heart Rhythm Society, and for VHA Inc.He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Kansas, and a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University.

Date: April 1, 2025 This is another SGEM Xtra. I was asked to give a public lecture for the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. The topic was the zombie idea that emergency department crowding is due to non-urgent patients. You can click on this LINK and get a PDF copy of my slides. The […] The post SGEM Xtra Zombie Idea: ED Crowding is Due to Non-Urgent Patients first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Maternal health and rural healthcare are two critical challenges facing Georgia—but what happens when these issues intersect? In this episode of In the Wild, we speak with Catherine Clary, director for Rural Health, and Marlo Vernon, PhD, assistant professor at the Medical College of Georgia, to explore the alarming rates of maternal mortality among women in rural areas. We dive into the research and initiatives underway to combat these disparities and highlight how Augusta University is preparing the next generation of healthcare providers through hands-on training in the Interdisciplinary Simulation Center with A.J Kleinheskel, PhD, director for the Simulation Center.Learn more about the Simulation Center: https://www.augusta.edu/centers/isc

Across vast stretches of rural America and particularly in the West, emergency care—or even basic routine healthcare—can be hard to come by. People drive hours for eye exams, to give birth, have their teeth cleaned, or get therapy. Robert Duehmig, director for the Oregon Office of Rural Health, works towards solutions that fit rural and remote communities in Oregon. He discusses what's working, what needs work, and how philanthropy can support healthcare in these communities.

Welcome to Rural Health Today, the next chapter of our preceding show, Rural Health Rising. This is the podcast where we connect you to what really matters in rural health. Our first special guest of the show is Alan Morgan, the CEO at the National Rural Health Association. Today we're talking about legislative crisis in rural health. We'll talk about Medicaid cuts, price transparency, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! https://www.ruralhealth.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-morgan-6634486/ https://x.com/Amorganrural 

Getting a GP appointment at short notice in a regional town can be tough. Will money for new GP trainees and more urgent care clinics improve access and health outcomes for regional Australians?

Hillsdale Hospital is excited to introduce Rural Health Today! This is the new chapter of our show, Rural Health Rising. On this podcast, we'll connect you, our listeners, to what really matters in rural health.  If you want to submit a question about rural healthcare for us and our guests to answer on the show, email ruralheathtoday@hillsdalehospital.com or submit your question on our online form at ruralhealthtoday.com. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/

Measles is said to be the most contagious virus on Earth, so during this latest outbreak, we're discussing the real-world impacts, what's different about this year's surge, and what everyone needs to know to stay protected.  You'll hear from an epidemiologist about the science and broader implications, then later, we get a frontline look at how a rural Texas hospital is responding.   Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes  Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Sign-up for our bonus weekly EMAIL: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. Treat yourself with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com #Measles #Vaccines #Health  

Tristan and Victor host a discussion with Dr. Alana Knudson, director and Senior Fellow at the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis. Key points include: Dr. Knudson's early passion for rural health, stemming from her upbringing in a rural North Dakota community and work with the state's Department of Health. The challenges facing rural communities, particularly around poverty, livable wages, and access to essential services like healthcare. The impact of state and federal policies on rural healthcare delivery, and the need for financing models that account for the unique circumstances of rural providers. The role of emerging technologies, such as remote patient monitoring, in improving access to healthcare in rural areas. Successful community-driven interventions, like community health worker programs, that have made a meaningful impact. Advice for researchers and public health professionals to listen to rural communities and collaborate with them to address their specific needs and concerns. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-challenges-and-opportunities-in-rural-health-with-dr-alana-knudson/ Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks. #publichealth

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tanya Jules, DrPH, MPH

In the latest Leader-to-Leader episode, Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, and Paul Slaughter, Chief Operating Officer of Nordic Global, discuss how digital health leaders can overcome operational challenges and support rural health initiatives through innovation.   The conversation explores the critical role of leadership in navigating critical challenges, supporting rural healthcare, and staying ahead of emerging trends in digital health innovation. Tune in to hear Paul's thoughts on how leaders can empower their teams, maximize the potential of new technologies, and ensure patient-centered care in an ever-evolving industry.

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. That's why the National Farm Medicine Center, and the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, focus their research and advocacy on rural populations.  

The Future of Rural Health Care & Medicaid Expansion in the U.S.In this special episode, we sit down with Lauren Sausser, South Carolina Correspondent for KFF Health News, to discuss her powerful investigative report:

This week's episode features Andy Lowe, Executive Director, and Ann Marie Day, chief operating officer of the New England Rural Health Association, who speak on health services in rural New England communities and the goals and challenges they face. Learn more athttps://www.nerha.org/.

This week on CounterSpin: We know that once corporate news label something “controversial,” we're in for reporting with a static “some say / others differ” frame — even if one “side” of the “controversy” is a relatively small group of people who don't believe in science or human rights or democracy. As the Trump White House comes out fast and furious against transgender people, their weird hatefulness lands in a public arena that generally rejects discrimination, but also in an elite media climate in which the very lives of transgender people have long been deemed “subject to debate.” We'll hear about the current state of things from civil rights attorney Ezra Young. When the New York Times reported Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s revelation that parasites have eaten part of his brain, Kennedy, running for president at the time, offered to “eat five more brain worms and still beat President Trump and President Biden in a debate.” We're reminded of such “jokes” now, as Kennedy looks likely to be head of Health and Human Services, along with his claims that vaccines cause autism and chicken soup cures measles. But to resist Kennedy, we need to understand what fuels those who, even if they don't like him, believe he might be a force for good in their lives. Anne Sosin is a public health researcher and practitioner based at Dartmouth College, who encourages looking around RFK Jr. to the communities that imagine he's speaking for them.   The post Ezra Young on Trans Rights Law / Anne Sosin on RFK Jr. and Rural Health appeared first on KPFA.

The Trump campaign against transgender people lands in an elite media climate in which trans lives have long been deemed "subject to debate."

On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel look back at some more of their favorite interviews from 2024. Select clips from: Lisa Davis, Director of the Office of Rural Health, for the state of Pennsylvania John Supplitt, rural health advocate, and former Senior Director of Rural Health Services at the American Hospital Association Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association Terry Scoggin, Chief Executive Officer at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, Texas Jennifer Mewes, RN, OB Leader at Iowa Specialty Hospital Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with David Windom, President of the Washington Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," we bring you a special conversation from earlier this month at our New York City gala, where we celebrated this year’s Fierce 50 honorees. On stage, five extraordinary leaders shared their insights, experiences, and bold ideas shaping the future of healthcare and beyond. These honorees represent the five categories of this year’s Fierce 50: health equity, innovation, social impact, breakthroughs and patient advocacy. Each honoree brings powerful insights and inspiring stories to the table. From reimagining maternal healthcare and addressing antibiotic resistance to translating public health science, transforming healthcare with AI, and tackling rural health challenges, this panel highlights innovation and disruption at its finest. To learn more about the topics in this episode: Fierce 50 of 2024 Fierce 50 of 2024 - Innovation Honorees Fierce 50 of 2024 - Health Equity Honorees Fierce 50 of 2024 - Social Impact Honorees Fierce 50 of 2024 - Breakthroughs Honorees Fierce 50 of 2024 - Patient Advocacy Honorees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Whitney Zahnd, President of the Iowa Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

Fifth District Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz voiced her solidarity with President-elect Donald Trump this week. The growth of Medicare Advantage plans can create unique problems for rural hospitals and clinics, such as being excluded from provider networks. Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl announced over the weekend that he will not seek reelection for the position at the end of his term in March. An Indiana native's name is making headlines again – this time in a global search for justice. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In this final episode of our MedCerts series, Michael chats with Jenny Story, Office Manager and Co-Owner at Story Family Medicine in Idaho, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss the unique community Story Family Medicine serves, the challenges it faced in finding new talent, why it partnered with MedCerts to deploy a phlebotomy certification course to help fill that role, how MedCerts partnership models help to bridge talent gaps in rural health, and much more.   This episode and the entire series are sponsored by MedCerts. For more information, visit partners.MedCerts.com.

In this episode, Michael chats with MacKenzie Nuckolls, RN CNOR, Assistant Director of Surgical Services at Union General Health System in Georgia, and Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MacKenzie's role at Union General Health System, challenges the hospital faced as it tried to fill talent gaps, how the hospital's partnership with MedCerts help to meet those needs, and much more.   This episode and the entire series are sponsored by MedCerts. For more information, visit partners.MedCerts.com.

Comparing Notes From HLTH & Sanford Health Conference We compare notes on two recent events they attended: Jared at HLTH, and Zain at Sanford Health's Future of Rural Health event. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about more new research on consumers' healthcare perceptions, this time from PWC. As we add this newest research to volumes of data over the years, and that data confirms trends that we've known all along, what will be the compelling event to convince health systems to do something about it?  Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Over the past two decades, nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed, resulting in millions of Americans losing access to an emergency room, inpatient care, and other hospital services. And today, more than 700 rural hospitals in the U.S. – or approximately 1 in 3 – are at risk of closing due to financial problems, according to a report from the nonprofit Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.  All this comes at a time when rural health disparities are rampant. In the final episode of our rural health series, we consider solutions: What does it take to prevent rural hospital closures? What evidence-based solutions can policymakers consider to ensure all Americans have access to critical health services, regardless of where they live? Health Disparities podcast host Bill Finerfrock speaks with Harold Miller, president and CEO of the Center for Healthcare, Quality and Payment Reform and adjunct professor of public policy and management at Carnegie Mellon University.  Miller says many people assume that when a rural community loses a hospital, it's one of several options, when in reality, “in many small rural communities, the hospital is the only place to get any kind of health care. It is the only place where, not only where there is an emergency department, but because there's no urgent care facility in the community, there's no other place to get a lab test, there may not even be primary care physicians in the community.” When it comes to policy considerations to prevent rural hospital closures, Miller says there need to be a greater emphasis on the role private health insurance plans play in putting hospitals at risk. “The myth, unfortunately, is that the problem of rural hospital payment is all about Medicare and Medicaid, and that has led people to focus, I believe, inappropriately and excessively, on Medicare and Medicaid,” he says, “when what we have found is that the biggest problem for most rural hospitals is private insurance plans who don't pay the rural hospital even as much, in many cases, as Medicare or Medicaid does. … We need to start thinking about how to solve the real problems and to solve them now, rather than waiting until the hospital is faced with closure.” Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Caroline Wroczynski, Education Manager for the National Organization of State Health Offices of Rural Health, tells us about the impact of National Rural Health Day; Dr. Robyn Cree, Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, evaluated the success of the Public Health Disability Specialists Program; the Great American Smokeout is also today; and the CDC has issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory focused on the first case of Clade I Mpox. National Rural Health Day Web Page Journal of Public Health Management Practice Article: Best Practices and Lessons Learned From the Public Health Disability Specialists Program – Addressing the Needs of People With Disabilities During COVID-19 American Cancer Society Web Page: The Great American Smokeout ASTHO Web Page: Menthol Capacity Building CDC Web Page: First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States