Rural Health
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Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 2
Podcast episode featuring a discussion with Justin Spelhaug, corporate vice president and global head of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies, about how rural hospitals can protect themselves from cyber attacks, near-term risks, and building resilience over time. Provides an overview of the Microsoft cybersecurity program for rural hospitals and lessons learned from the program so far.
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Podcast episode featuring a discussion with Justin Spelhaug, corporate vice president and global head of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies, about how rural hospitals can protect themselves from cyber attacks, near-term risks, and building resilience over time. Provides an overview of the Microsoft cybersecurity program for rural hospitals and lessons learned from the program so far.
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 1
Podcast episode featuring a discussion with Justin Spelhaug, corporate vice president and global head of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies, regarding rural hospitals' vulnerability to cyber attacks, impacts of cyber attacks on rural hospitals and their communities, and cyber threat trends.
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Podcast episode featuring a discussion with Justin Spelhaug, corporate vice president and global head of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies, regarding rural hospitals' vulnerability to cyber attacks, impacts of cyber attacks on rural hospitals and their communities, and cyber threat trends.
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Medical Debt and Its Impact on Rural Patients and Providers, with Carrie Henning-Smith
An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carrie Henning-Smith, Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center. Focuses on the prevalence of and difficulties caused by medical debt for both rural patients and providers.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carrie Henning-Smith, Co-Director of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center. Focuses on the prevalence of and difficulties caused by medical debt for both rural patients and providers.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Ethical Aspects of Rural Healthcare, with Stephanie Larson and Devora Shapiro
An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Stephanie Larson, PhD, an Associate with the Institute of Ethics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and Devora Shapiro, PhD, Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Focuses on creating ethically informed frameworks in rural healthcare to meet the needs of rural patients.
Date: 12/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Stephanie Larson, PhD, an Associate with the Institute of Ethics at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and Devora Shapiro, PhD, Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Focuses on creating ethically informed frameworks in rural healthcare to meet the needs of rural patients.
Date: 12/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Bridging the Gap: Health Challenges and Solutions in Rural Illinois
A podcast episode of a conversation between Kristen Nolen, Section Chief for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Rural Health, and Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association. Discusses healthcare deserts, telemedicine, medical infrastructure, and facility shortages in rural areas. Transcript available below description.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
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A podcast episode of a conversation between Kristen Nolen, Section Chief for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Rural Health, and Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association. Discusses healthcare deserts, telemedicine, medical infrastructure, and facility shortages in rural areas. Transcript available below description.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
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National Rural Health Day Episode: Addressing Rural Maternal Health Disparities, with Kristen Dillon
An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Kristen Dillon, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Federal Office for Rural Health Policy. Provides 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.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Kristen Dillon, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Federal Office for Rural Health Policy. Provides 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.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Navigating Rural Health Care: Solutions for Attracting Talent and Caring for the Community
A podcast episode that discusses attracting and recruiting healthcare professionals to rural areas. Features a conversation about rural healthcare workforce solutions between Shannon Wu, podcast host, and Joanne M. Conroy, a physician and CEO/president of Dartmouth Health.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Shannon Wu, Joanne M. Conroy
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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A podcast episode that discusses attracting and recruiting healthcare professionals to rural areas. Features a conversation about rural healthcare workforce solutions between Shannon Wu, podcast host, and Joanne M. Conroy, a physician and CEO/president of Dartmouth Health.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Shannon Wu, Joanne M. Conroy
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Expanding Telehealth Services and Access for Successful Maternal Care
A podcast episode that discusses maternal telehealth in Minnesota and telehealth programs that focus on reaching rural parts of the state. Features a conversation with Dr. Chris DeRienzo, podcast host, and Dr. Johnna Nynas, a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Sanford Health Bemidji.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Chris DeRienzo
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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A podcast episode that discusses maternal telehealth in Minnesota and telehealth programs that focus on reaching rural parts of the state. Features a conversation with Dr. Chris DeRienzo, podcast host, and Dr. Johnna Nynas, a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Sanford Health Bemidji.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Chris DeRienzo
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Syphilis: A 2024 Update
Episode of the National STD Curriculum Podcast discussing recent articles on syphilis treatment and response. Describes public health strategies used to address a syphilis epidemic in the rural American Indian community of Whiteriver, Arizona, among other topics. Transcript included below audio player.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: National STD Curriculum
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Episode of the National STD Curriculum Podcast discussing recent articles on syphilis treatment and response. Describes public health strategies used to address a syphilis epidemic in the rural American Indian community of Whiteriver, Arizona, among other topics. Transcript included below audio player.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: National STD Curriculum
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Policy Innovations that Strengthen Rural Capacity to Access Investment
Podcast episode discussing challenges rural areas face in attracting investment and implementing community and economic development projects, and suggests state-level policies to address these issues and promote rural quality of life. Features perspectives from rural development experts and state and federal leaders. Transcript available below recording.
Author(s): Anthony Pipa
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: The Brookings Institution
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Podcast episode discussing challenges rural areas face in attracting investment and implementing community and economic development projects, and suggests state-level policies to address these issues and promote rural quality of life. Features perspectives from rural development experts and state and federal leaders. Transcript available below recording.
Author(s): Anthony Pipa
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: The Brookings Institution
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