711 - The State of Rural Health

Public Health On Call

English - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 559 ratings
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Rural communities have unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to health. Cara James, president and CEO of Grantmakers in Health, a philanthropic organization that supports rural health foundations, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about some of the unique facets of small communities including economic disparities and struggling health care systems. They also discuss addressing misinformation and the role that foundations can play in connecting people with much-needed services.