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Join host Tracy Douglas as she talks with Travis LeFever and Brad Watson of Mission Mobile Medical. This organization creates mobile healthcare units at a fraction of the typical cost. Listen as Travis and Brad discuss their “why” and their pas
On this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy along with her guests, Dr. Theresa Burriss (Emory & Henry College), Jane Sage, FNP, and Dr. Paige Billman (Tri-Area Community Health), shed light on the diverse and dynamic nature of Appalachia. Together,
On this enlightening episode of CommonHealth, host Tracy Douglas chats with VCHA's Nutritionist and Registered Dietician, Adrienne Harden. Adrienne shares her knowledge and hacks on how to have a balanced, nutritious diet, and myth-busts what w
In this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy talks with Melina Davis, CEO of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), about the SafeHaven Program, which supports the needs of clinicians struggling with stress, burnout, and the effects of the COVID-19 p
In this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy talks with Dr. Mark Fleming, a board-certified medical oncologist, about the importance of getting screened and tested for prostate cancer. Dr. Fleming offers insight into his personal connection to the di
In our latest episode, Tracy Douglas, VCHA's CEO, welcomes WAVY-TV (Channel 10) morning and midday news anchor, Katie Collett, who shares her journey from being a small-town girl with dreams of journalism to a prominent news reporter - an inspi
On this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy Douglas sits down with her son, Alec, a student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Alec talks with Tracy about his decision to pursue a degree in medicine at a "non-traditional" ag
Climate change impacts our health in serious ways. On this episode of CommonHealth, Tracy interviews Ben Money, Senior Vice President of Population Health at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), who begins an ongoing co
Birth is beautiful, but it also has a dark side. Both mothers and babies are at risk during the birth process, and for some races and ethnicities, those risks are higher than others. On this episode of CommonHealth, we introduce Dr. Michael Smi
Have you ever wondered what medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder is? This week, guest host Kyle Elliott, VCHA's General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, invites Whitney Chase Petrie, Substance Use Program Manager, and Dr. Davi
What's the difference between rural health and urban health? Join CommonHealth for a chat with Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association, to explore this question and the uniqueness of rural healthcare. Hear abo
What should men in their 20s consider when it comes to their health? How about in their 30s? Their 40s and beyond? June is Men’s Health Month and in this CommonHealth episode, Tracy speaks with Dr. Vladimir Markovic, Chief Medical Officer of th
Dr. Betty Bibbins serves as President of the Board of Directors for Eastern Shore Rural Health Systems, one of VCHA's member health centers. In this episode she shares her rich history, from growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia, her decades-long
Listen and learn about our newest partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which aims to help open doors to individuals who want to invest in a career in public health. In this episode, Tracy talks with Dana Brown, from UNCF, abou
The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program allows qualifying providers - also known as covered entities - specialty clinics and their associated facilities to purchase outpatient drugs from manufacturers at at significantly reduced prices. In this e
As the first black cancer director at Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Cancer Center, Dr. Robert Winn has made it his mission, job and duty to be able to figure out how to make communities, like the one he grew up in and those througho
As a father, pharmacist and experienced business owner, Otto Wachsmann fights for rural Virginia. Listen as he talks about how - by introducing and passing House Bill 1162 - he is helping VCHA’s member health centers work to protect their abili
VCHA's member health center, Community Health Center of the New River Valley, is expanding their partnership with the University of Virginia's Cancer Center to boost colorectal cancer screening rates. Listen as Dr. Meagan Arthur and Dr. Jamie Z
Medicaid beneficiaries depend heavily on safety-net providers for care, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The end of Medicaid continuous enrollment could cause major disruptions in care, but states like Virginia can take ste
With locations in small towns across southern Virginia, including Martinsville, Danville and South Boston, Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) faces some of the same challenges as health centers in larger cities, including connecting und
Water is the healthiest drink for children and adults, and it is also one of the simplest and least expensive ways to maintain and promote health. Drinking fluoridated tap water keeps our body functioning efficiently, leads us to consume fewer
For the residents of rural Brunswick County, VA, it's common for patients to not have a full understanding of their health situation. For some, this could be life-threatening, which is why the staff at Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS), a
Health literacy is a common issue among community health centers (CHCs) across the country. A large portion of the people who utilize CHCs are poor and medically underserved. They need help understanding and navigating the ever-changing and com
Tam Nguyen, a first-generation immigrant from Vietnam, grew up in rural Virginia. Listen as he discusses his struggles with finding quality dental care as a child, his decision to pursue a career in dentistry and how critical Virginia's Medicai
In this episode, Eastern Shore Rural Health's Chief Executive Officer Matt Clay shares his journey from his position as Director of IT for the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indian Nation to its Executive Director of Health Services to his curr
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