Podcasts about Rural health

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.

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

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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cam Davies, co-owner of The Fat Duck Te Anau, about being named the Supreme Champion at the 2025 Top 50 NZ Gastropubs Awards, its signature dishes and cooking for celebrities... He talks with Dave Harrison, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, about seeking approval from sheep and beef farmers to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government concerning Foot & Mouth Disease readiness and response, how it will work and its upcoming webinars discussing the issue... And he catches up with Rural Health Advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about his upcoming Club Connect NZ 2025 national tour. 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.

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.

Join Kristin and Nat as they chat with Shaylee Mills, The Rural Pharmacist. Shaylee works in the beautiful Pilbara region of WA - google it - the scenery is spectacular! Although it is at least 17 hours drive from the nearest capital city (Perth) - Karratha is far from a small town and is home to around 22000 people. Shaylee shares what her world as a pharmacist looks like and some of the benefits (and challenges) of working rurally. You can find Shaylee here and don't forget to give Purple Pen a follow too!

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.

John Maytham speaks to Dr. Francois Coetzee, Acting Head of the Division for Rural Health at Stellenbosch University. He shares insights on the transformative rural healthcare training model, its successes, and the road ahead for equitable healthcare in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. Today, we're serving up engaging discussions on healthcare accessibility in rural America, challenges for the Trump Administration, and community values.Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp also provide valuable life advice in response to listener mail, addressing career choices and the benefits of community involvement. They share heartfelt reflections on values taught by their parents, emphasizing the importance of contributing to local communities.They also discuss the importance of immigrants in filling workforce gaps in rural areas. Heidi and Joel critically examine the negative portrayal of immigrants and the economic impact of deporting undocumented individuals.Then our special guest, Becca LaFond, joins us to discuss making medical testing accessible in homes, a crucial need for rural areas. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, Becca introduces listeners to Healthy.io. This groundbreaking technology company empowers patients by allowing them to use their smart devices to detect and monitor kidney diseases without needing to attend in-person doctor appointments regularly. Rounding out this episode with warmth and reliability, enjoy some humorous banter between Heidi and Joel about holiday singing, family traditions, and the epilogue to Joel's pumpkin patch travails.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org.To learn more about Healthy.io visit https://healthy.io/ 

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 Cara Veale , Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana 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/

Nov. 27, 2024 - We explore what the state is doing and should be doing to provide health care services to rural New Yorkers with Alison Coates, president of the board of directors for the New York State Association for Rural Health.

In this episode, Leora, co-host of Elevate Care, interviews Laura Griffin, VP of Nursing Operations at ECU Health, on her journey in healthcare, her role in optimizing nursing operations, and the partnership with AMN Healthcare. The conversation covers the challenges faced in staffing post-pandemic, the importance of workforce analysis, and the implementation of a centralized staffing office. Laura emphasizes the significance of building a positive culture, addressing burnout, and leveraging data for informed staffing decisions. She expresses excitement for the future of nursing at ECU Health and the ongoing innovations in healthcare.Chapters00:00 Introduction to ECU Health and Laura Griffin's Background02:52 Laura's Role and Responsibilities at ECU Health06:04 Partnership with AMN Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions08:53 Workforce Analysis and Staffing Strategies11:48 Centralized Staffing Office: A New Approach14:57 Building a Positive Culture and Retention Strategies18:10 The Importance of Data in Staffing Decisions20:58 Future of Nursing Operations and Addressing Burnout23:53 Final Thoughts on Healthcare Innovations and Partnerships About LauraLaura Griffin currently serves as Vice President of System Nursing Operations at ECU Health, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, Laura held multiple leadership positions at Allegheny Health Network from May 2012 to July 2023, including Vice President of the Nursing Institute and Vice President of Nursing Operations & Strategy. Laura's early career at Allegheny Health Network included roles such as Director of Network Nursing Operations and Clinical Project Manager at both Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital, focusing on clinical project design and implementation with a strong emphasis on data analysis. In addition to practical experience, Laura has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health from August 2018 to January 2024. Laura holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Mount Union. About LeoraAs President of Workforce Strategy & Optimization (WSO) at AMN Healthcare, Leora leads the WSO team in strategy, technology, analytics solutions, and consulting. She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare services, business development, and program management. She holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. Connect with Leora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leorawestbrook/ About The Show: Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Find Us On:Website – https://www.amnhealthcare.com/podcast/elevate-care-podcast/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@ElevateCarePodcastSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5R2oWLZXYfjtPGW7o5KpuoApple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-care/id1710406359Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnhealthcare/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amn-healthcare/X – https://twitter.com/amnhealthcare/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/amnhealthcare/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

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  

A 2016 state law opened the door for state oversight at the largest airport in Mississippi. And this week, a lawsuit seeking to block that legislation has been dismissed.Then, we sit down with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann to discuss his plans for the upcoming legislative session.Plus, Mississippi's rural hospitals are the front lines of healthcare for many folks, and it's a resource in high demand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest podcast series, we're taking a deep dive on rural health, going beyond the common tropes about rural America – the older, sicker, poorer narrative – and checking in with folks on the ground who are excited to do the work of promoting equitable health outcomes for rural Americans.  Today, Health Disparities podcast host Sarah Hohman talk with two rural health providers: Russell Wimmer is a physician associate practicing in a single provider clinic in the small rural town of Brownsville, Oregon. Dr. Caylor Johnson is a Family Medicine Physician with Medical Specialists, Inc., in Waynesboro, Georgia. Johnson explains some of the unique challenges facing rural communities, which are incredibly diverse. “In my county alone, I have multiple communities, and they each have their own challenges, their own culture, their own history and beliefs,” Johnson says. “And that all comes to the table when they come to the doctor, and I have to be prepared for that.” Wimmer also shares what he loves about providing care in his rural community. “When you walk around, people talk to you and you know them personally, and they know you,” Wimmer said. “They're not ignorant to the fact that you're working with limited resources. They know that they're remote, they know that it's hard for you to sometimes help them with what they need. But the fact that you're there with them every day is not lost on them. They appreciate everything that you've done. They know that you're what they've got.” 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.

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 Denae Hebert, Executive Director at Louisiana 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/

When we consider what it takes to improve the health of rural Americans and address rural health disparities, there's no one size fits all solution. Because, as the saying goes, if you've seen one rural community, you've seen one rural community.   In our latest podcast series, we are digging into rural health: the challenges, and the opportunities. We're highlighting the diversity of rural communities and addressing common misconceptions..   In today's episode, Health Disparities podcast host Sarah Hohman checks in with three people who work in rural hospital leadership and administration, doing incredibly important work, often with limited resources:   Michael Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director for Citizens Memorial Healthcare, an integrated healthcare system serving over 130,000 residents in southwest Missouri.  Mandy Shelast, the  President of Marshfield Clinic Health System's Michigan and Southern Regions, and the President of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics. Dr. John Bartlett, a practicing primary care physician and the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Michigan Region of Marshfield Clinic.   Some of the biggest challenges are related to the health care workforce and staffing, in particular for specialty care. “If we lose a chemo nurse in a town of 10,000 there's not five other ones looking for that job,” Bartlett says.  “What I'm concerned about is just our aging population and how we're going to be able to train a workforce enough to be able to care for all the people that need it, that's a real concern,” Calhoun says.  All three guests addressed common misconceptions about rural America, and emphasized the benefits of rural, including a slower pace of life and having providers who are passionate about the mission of providing excellent, personalized health care. “The patients that we care for are our friends and our family and our community members,” Shelast says. “We take care of them on the very best days of their life — maybe when they're welcoming a life into the world — and on the worst days, when they're having a medical emergency or they've received a terminal diagnosis, and it is just such a great experience to be able to go up to that person and say, 'I'm here for you.'” 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.