National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan discusses his organization’s work on the national and global stages and shares his rural health predictions for 2020.
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Rural Spotlight Interviews
Dentistry in the Navajo Nation: Q&A with Dr. Crystal Willie Sekaquaptewa
Dr. Crystal Willie Sekaquaptewa is the first Native American to work as a dentist in the Utah Navajo Health System. She discusses the importance of patient education and cultural competency.
Read MoreCDC as a Rural Resource: Q&A with Diane Hall
CDC Senior Policy Analyst Diane Hall discusses the CDC’s work in rural health and the importance of data collection and storytelling.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Many Roles of COPD Foundation State Captains: Q&A with John Linnell
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has higher prevalence and death rates in rural than urban populations. John Linnell, a rural COPD Foundation State Captain, talks about the disease and how he and other Captains can be partners in efforts to impact this disease.
Read MoreResponding to the HIV Crisis in Scott County, Indiana: Q&A with Dr. William Cooke
Scott County, Indiana, has been in the national spotlight since experiencing the largest HIV outbreak in rural America’s recent history. The town’s only physician at the time, Dr. William Cooke, took action to bring healing and hope to his community of Austin and the surrounding county. In this Q&A, he shares the motivation behind his compassionate approach to care.
Read MoreUSDA Road Trip Through Rural America: Q&A with Anne Hazlett
USDA Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett shares perspectives on healthcare needs and healthcare delivery challenges from information gained as she travels rural America.
Read MoreWorking Together at the State and National Level: Q&A with Karen Madden
Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health Director Karen Madden shares how New York State’s rural health organizations work together and describes her work and collaborations at the national level to promote rural health.
Read MoreHEROs in Rural Health: Q&A with Art Kaufman
Dr. Art Kaufman discusses the Health Extension Rural Offices (HEROs) model, how he is helping promote the use of community health workers, and his work with the University of New Mexico’s World Health Organization Collaborating Center.
Read MoreAddressing American Indian Health Disparities: Q&A with Dr. Don Warne
Dr. Donald Warne discusses health disparities among American Indians, upstream approaches to addressing those disparities, and the importance of American Indian public health.
Read MoreInnovating Mental Healthcare in Texas and Beyond: Q&A with Dr. Octavio Martinez
Dr. Octavio Martinez discusses the current state of the U.S. mental health system, the particular challenges faced in rural America, and the work of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health to improve the mental health care system in Texas.
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