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E64: The Rural Health Workforce Challenge: Solutions in Action
Manage episode 441771742 series 1522628
This episode explores the critical need for healthcare workers in Southwest Virginia and efforts to address workforce shortages in the region. You'll hear about a public health professionals program aimed at recruiting and training individuals for various healthcare roles beyond physicians, including nurses, community health workers, peer recovery specialists, and more. The discussion covers the challenges faced by rural healthcare systems and the importance of providing comprehensive support, including job training, stipends, and assistance with basic needs, to help people transition into healthcare careers.
74 episodes
Manage episode 441771742 series 1522628
This episode explores the critical need for healthcare workers in Southwest Virginia and efforts to address workforce shortages in the region. You'll hear about a public health professionals program aimed at recruiting and training individuals for various healthcare roles beyond physicians, including nurses, community health workers, peer recovery specialists, and more. The discussion covers the challenges faced by rural healthcare systems and the importance of providing comprehensive support, including job training, stipends, and assistance with basic needs, to help people transition into healthcare careers.
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