Does Virginia need a Secretary of Rural Affairs?  Andrew Block, University of Virginia School of Law joined RHV to discuss why that is a topic of discussion in Virginia right now.

Join us at the Rural Health Voice conference

Rural Health Voice Executive Director Beth O'Connor was the guest on the Rural Health Rising podcast.

If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Beth and other rural health advocates in Abingdon November 19 & 20 for the Rural Health Voice conference.

What should college faculty and staff know about the mental health needs of the students? Hans Carlo Rivera joined me to discuss their work at Virginia Tech.

For more information, contact Hokie Wellness: 540-231-8878

Want to ask about Mental Health First Aid?  Contact us: [email protected]

Is rural water as pure and pristine as bottled water advertisements would have us believe?  Erin Ling, Water Quality Extension Specialist, joined RHV to discuss the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.

If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Voice conference in Abingdon November 19 & 20.

How do churches address the social determinants of health?  Pastor Morris Fleischer of the Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church joined RHV to discuss what churches do beyond the pulpit.

Whose voice is heard from rural Virginia?  Rachel Levy, Executive Director of New Rural Virginia joined RHV to discuss her hopes for better representation.

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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 health.

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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 you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, watch our website and social media accounts for information about the upcoming Equality Virginia Community Town Halls.

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 the Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery.

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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 conversation about rural health, check out the National Rural Health Association’s Health Equity conference this May in New Orleans.