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This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio we’re talking about research and creative approaches to serving rural and vulnerable populations. We’re having that conversation with Anudeep Udumula, a student researcher at the University of Central Florida. “There is always research you can do no matter how formal or informal it is.” ~Anudeep Udumula Anudeep was born and raised in Delaware … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about the importance of serving vulnerable populations. We are having that conversation with Dr. Cara James, the Director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the co-chair of the CMS Rural Health Council.  “It really does take all of us working together to … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we are celebrating our third anniversary! We are celebrating with our intern, Sydney, and having a conversation about what she has learned in her time with RHLR! Sydney is a Master of Healthcare Administration student at the University of South Florida, and has been with RHLR since May.  “We should focus on consistently … Read More

Today we have another special episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio! We are having a panel discussion at the Indiana Rural Health Association’s Annual Conference, with several guests lined up to chat with us! “We need to work in our own communities to build the workforce from the ground up.” ~Jim Ballard The panel discussion covers topics ranging from access … Read More

Today we have a special episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio!  We are at the Indiana Rural Health Association’s Annual Conference in French Lick, IN, and we have several attendees lined up to have a brief conversation with us. The Indiana Rural Health Association was founded in 1997 as a not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of improving the health of … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about the importance of innovation and collaboration in rural healthcare. We are having that conversation with Greg Ruberg, the President and CEO of Lake View Hospital.  “It’s my passion in healthcare to be working with rural health and helping to advance rural health whenever I can.” ~Greg Ruberg Greg Ruberg is … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about occupational health issues within the agricultural community. We are having that conversation with Knesha Rose-Davison, the Health Communications Director at AgriSafe. “We known farming is a tough occupation but they have some of the hardest working, and most dedicated people…” ~Knesha Rose-Davison Knesha was born in Arkansas Delta, with many … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about empowering rural communities to address impactful health disparities. We are having that conversation with Dr. Fran Feltner, Director of the University Of Kentucky Center Of Excellence in Rural Health. “Within these beautiful mountains there’s a lot of poverty and people who need our help and need improved access to care.” … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about obstetric care in rural health. We are having that conversation with Dr. Valerie Taglione, resident physician at UP Health Systems – Marquette. “I think it’s important for us physicians to lead patients by teaching them how to improve their health and then make a decision together…” ~Dr. Valerie Taglione Dr. … Read More

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about how we can provide support for caregivers. We are having that conversation with Dr. Carrie Henning Smith, Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Rural Health Research Center at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health. “…caregiving in a rural context is different than in an urban context.” ~Dr. … Read More