Exploring Rural Health

National Rural Health Day Episode: Addressing Rural Maternal Health Disparities, with Kristen Dillon

Today’s podcast features an interview with Kristen Dillon, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Federal Office for Rural Health Policy. In this special National Rural Health Day episode, we get an overview of the current state of rural maternal health, including access barriers and disparities in health outcomes, as well as exploring the ways that the Health Resources and Services Administration is working to improve outcomes for rural mothers.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/maternal-health-nov-2024
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Charting a Path to Comprehensive Healthcare for Rural Veterans, with Matt Coleman and James VanCleave

Today’s podcast features an interview with Matt Coleman, Director of the Kentucky State Office of Rural Health, as well as James VanCleave, Rural Project Manager, Veterans Services for the KORH. We learn about the importance of providing support to rural veterans in need of health services.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/veterans-oct-2024
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Building a Regional Healthcare Presence and Partnerships, with Krista Postai and Jason Wesco

Today’s podcast features an interview with Krista Postai, CEO of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, and Jason Wesco, President and Chief Strategy Officer of CHC/SEK. We learn about the community health center’s journey from a single facility operating out of a trailer to having 18 locations across the region that leverage community partnerships to address health-related social needs.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/health-center-sep-2024  
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Applying AI to Rural Health, with Jordan Berg

Today’s podcast features an interview with Jordan Berg, Principal Investigator for the National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center. We discuss present and possible future applications for AI in healthcare, what AI is and isn’t good at, and how it can be especially beneficial for rural patients.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/ai-aug-2024
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Disruptors, Essential Services, and Reflections on a Career in Rural Health, with John Supplitt

Today’s podcast features an interview with John Supplitt, Senior Director of Rural Health Services for the American Hospital Association. We discuss rural health disruptors and rural availability of obstetrics and other essential services.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/essential-services-jul-2024
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Reducing Rural Unintentional Injuries, with Amy Rosenfeld, Jessica Dayton, and Jane Strommen

Today’s podcast features an interview with Amy Rosenfeld, Senior Research Director of the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, Jessica Dayton, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Safety Village, and Jane Strommen, PhD, a gerontology Specialist at North Dakota State University overseeing NDSU’s implementation of the Stepping On program. We discuss various types of unintentional injuries, several different programs providing education to reduce the risk of those injuries, and ways in which their outreach is continuing to expand.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/unintentional-injury-jun-2024
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

The Area Deprivation Index in Rural Health Research, with Casey Balio

Today’s podcast features an interview with Casey Balio, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research, and part of the ETSU/NORC Rural Health Equity Research Center. We discuss the origins of the Area Deprivation Index, its increasing acceptance, and the correlation between ADI and rurality.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/adi-may-2024

Rural Age-Friendly Health Systems, with Alan Morgan, Rani Snyder, and Jed Hansen

Today’s podcast features an interview with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, Rani Snyder, Vice President for Program at John A. Hartford Foundation, and Jed Hansen, Executive Director of the Nebraska Rural Health Association. We discuss the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative, the importance of ensuring rural health systems maintain accessibility for patients of all ages, the “Four Ms” of an age-friendly health system, and the vital role of direct care workers.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at:
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/age-friendly-apr-2024.
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Rural Health Leadership, with Steve Simonin

Today’s podcast features an interview with Steve Simonin, President and CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics. We discuss ways healthcare systems can invest in their communities, strategies for ensuring long-term rural health sustainability, and the importance of maintaining communication with state and federal support systems.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/leadership-mar-2024.
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.

Rural Heart Health and Community Partnerships, with Jennifer Conner, Jessica Black, and Dianne Connery

Today’s podcast features an interview with Jennifer Conner, PhD, American Heart Association (AHA) Vice President of Rural Health Southwest Region, and Jessica Black, AHA’s National Vice President of Community Health. Also joining us is Dianne Connery, Director of the Pottsboro Texas Area Public Library. We discuss trends in rural heart health, the impact of several recent national AHA health initiatives, and the value of local and regional health partnerships.
The transcript and a list of resources and organizations mentioned in the episode can be found at: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/podcast/heart-health-feb-2024.
Exploring Rural Health is an RHIhub podcast.