At CommonHealth, the Virginia Community Healthcare Association brings you stories and conversations from the frontlines of community health. Our podcast amplifies the voices of community health – both those who give care – and those who need it.
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Los Angeles Christian Health Centers' podcast featuring organization leaders Bettina Lewis and Renee Smith talking about faith-based care in Skid Row, South Los Angeles and Boyle Heights. The show hosts other civic/faith/community leaders, partners, providers and patients to grow a network of understanding and expand support for the cause.
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It's 2020 and the digitization of healthcare has been a major topic. We all have questions on how to automate healthcare using the best available technology, and positively impact the life of every healthcare professional so that they can focus on patient care, not paperwork. Samad, who is our technology expert, will cover topics related to streamlining patient care, The Perfect Patient Intake Process™, Billing, Scheduling, and Point of Care. His background as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt b ...
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Un Cuento de Dos Higienistas es un spinoff de A Tale of Two Hygienist en Spanglish. Este podcast se enfoca en temas relacionado a la profession de higiene dental. También le damos spotlight a Latino/a/xs y Hispanos en la profesión dental.
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#27 On the Move With Mission Mobile Medical
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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 passion for providing healthcare to all communities, especially the ones who might not have access to the car…
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#26 Myth-Busting Misconceptions About Appalachia
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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, they dispute the monolithic stereotype of Appalachian culture and delve into the intricacies of Appalachia…
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#25 Myth-Busting Nutrition with VCHA Dietitian, Adrienne Harden
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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 we think we know about eating well. She also teaches listeners how to stop feeling guilt or shame after eat…
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#24 Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Our Providers With Melina Davis
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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 pandemic. Listen as Melina discusses why this program is necessary, and the wonders it's working for medica…
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#23 Prostate Cancer – From Screening to Treatment, With Dr. Mark Fleming
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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 disease, emphasizing his mission to provide state-of-the-art care for the vulnerable communities served by c…
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#22 Voices From the Commonwealth: Katie Collett's Journalism Journey
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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 inspiring story about overcoming obstacles, connecting with and reporting on a diverse, rural community, and th…
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Episode one Welcome, Co-Hosts Introductions and a prayer to cover the podcast meant to expand and grow support for this faith-based FQHC serving Skid Row and other parts of Los Angeles.By Los Angeles Christian Health Centers
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#21 Changing Course: A Student’s Journey From Science to Healthcare
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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" age, the sacrifices a medical student has to make, and his passions in the field. Tracy and Alec also candid…
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#20 Time to Change: How Climate Change Impacts Community Health
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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 conversation about what impacts climate has on our health and what changes we can make to turn some damages …
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#19 Maternal and Infant Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Smith
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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 Smith, an OB/GYN and director of the women's program at the Greater Prince William Community Health Center. D…
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#18 The Pros and Cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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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. David Roberts, Chief Medical Officer of the Community Health Center of the New River Valley to discuss this im…
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#17 Demystifying Healthcare in Rural America: A Conversation with Beth O'Connor of the Virginia Rural Health Association
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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 about the disparities and advantages of working in rural healthcare, from knowing generations of patients to …
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#16 The ABCs of Men's Health: A Conversation with Dr. Vladimir Markovic, Chief Medical Officer of Hampton Roads Community Health Center
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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 the Hampton Roads Community Health Center, about crucial considerations for men’s health and why Community O…
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Esta semana Amber se despide de Un Cuento De Dos Higienistas y los planes del futuro. Síganla en Instagram a @TheLatinaRDH y @LatinRDH y en el futuro escuchen la en Positively Hygiene y The Latin RDH Podcast Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: ● El significado de Un Cuento De Dos Higienistas ● The Latin RDH podcast ● Positively Hygiene Podcast ● …
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Esta semana Amber habla con Bianca una higienista que ahora viva en Alemania Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: ● Trayectoria profesional ● Porque Alemania ● Higienistas en Alemania ● Beneficios en Alemania Cites: “I grew up in a very traditional Mexican household.” “I was going to school full-time learning German.” “It has been difficult being …
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Esta semana Amber habla con Mercedes Mendoza, una higienista de salud pública en San Antonio, Texas. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: ● Trayectoria profesional ● Mama y hija en higiene dental ● Trabajando en Communicare ● Beneficios de trabajar en un FQHC ● Como receive student loan forgiveness ● Apoyo para el estudio ● Programas para incentiv…
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#15 Community: A Beautiful Thing, Featuring Dr. Betty Bibbins
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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 career in healthcare and the importance of not only being a part of a community, but also why community he…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Emma una higienista que ahora es un estudiante dental en Midwestern University en Chicago. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: ● Trayectoria profesional ● Higienista a dentista ● Pros of community college ● Struggles of a first-generation ● Hospitality in Latino culture Cites: “Mi historia es larga” “Tengo una fuerte y…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Stacey Limas, una higienista que es coordinadora de investigación. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: ● Trayectoria profesional ● Maestra de Higiene Dental ● Coordinadora de investigación ● Recopilación y organización de datos ● La parte más difícil de investigar ● Higienista equipado para investigar Cites: “I was an …
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Esta semana Amber habla con Gabriela Stanley una estudiante de higiene dental. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Experiencia como assistente Las realidades de higiene dental Beneficios y dificultad de ser higienista El valor de las asistentes Team work en higiene dental Invertir en nosotros y el sacrificio Cites: “Estudi…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre el trabajo comunitario que hace con Crest Oral-B. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Ya estoy de vuelta Concurso Cerrando la Brecha de la Sonrisa de las Américas Mi viaje de salud oral Cómo aplicar Evento en Virginia Como entrar a las escuelas Consejos para aplicar Cites: “Me extrajeron mis caninos maxilares permane…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Elizabeth Cruz, una higienista de Corpus Christi, Texas que tiene un dental recruiting firm. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Relación entre dentista e higienista Pros y Cons de ser oradora o higienista clínica Estrategia de salida Reclutador de especialista en el campo dental Instructora de …
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#14 A Wonderful Thing To Invest In: The Future of Public Health in Virginia
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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, about VCHA's Scholarship Program. With special guest: Dana Brown, Area Development Director, United Negro Coll…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Errores y lesión Que es VPH Trabajo en la clinica San Jose Pasos de tomar si necesitas refresher Curso de Extra and Intra Oral Dentalcare.com https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/ce-courses/ce337 Plan con tu clinica Cites: “Asegurate que siempre tenga…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Cristina Morgado sobre las opciones de aseguranzas. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Tipos de aseguranzas PPO HMO Medi-Share Opciones Agente Cites: “Solo las aseguranzas de Obama Care cubren un parto.” “Obama Care solo son opciones de HMO.” “La inscripción para Obama Care será Enero 15.” “Obama care son guarantee is…
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Esta semana Amber habla del burnout y las soluciones para el agotamiento del trabajo. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Tipos de agotamiento Soluciones Relajación yoga, masajes Atención plena Abordar preocupaciones Trastornos musculoesqueléticos Meditación Terapia Mentalidad positiva Cites: “La meditación me ayuda a tomar decisiones.” “Es impor…
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Esta semana Amber habla del burnout y cómo identificarlo. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Agotamiento Dentistas Higienista dental Síntomas de agotamiento Consecuencias Propenso Comunicación Ambiente de trabajo tóxico Cites: La depresión y la ansiedad son comunes entre las higienistas dentales “Mayor impacto en las personas que trabajan en el …
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre tráfico de personas y como indica en tus pacientes las señales de abuso. Este es el segundo episodio. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Advertencia Salud mental Identificación y evaluación Desafíos Indicadores Nuestro rol Ley Medida de seguridad Comunicación con las víctimas Preguntas de evaluación Hotine trata de …
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#13 Let's Talk About 340B: Expanding Access to Care
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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 episode, listen as Colleen Meiman, National Policy Advisor for 52 regional associations of community health…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre tráfico de personas y como indica en tus pacientes las señales de abuso. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Advertencia Que es trata de personas Imágenes sensacionalistas Tipos de trata de personas Fuerza, fraude, coerción ¿Dónde ocurre la trata de personas? Sexo Comercial Señales de abuso Negligencia dental Cites: …
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Esta semana Amber habla Edgar un higienista y sailor. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Militar Enseñanza Educador Mentalidad Cites: “Yo fui el first guygienist “ “I joined the military without telling my parents” “I love teaching” “I develop dental curriculum for the military” Instagram: guygienist…
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#12 Starting and Ending With Community: Looking at the DNA and the “ZNA” – or Zip Code, Neighborhood and Association – of Healthcare
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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 throughout Virginia, healthier. In this episode, Dr. Winn discusses his rich history in healthcare and how he advo…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre la mentalidad positiva y cómo utilizar eso para progresar en su carrera. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Greater New York Dental Meeting Miami Crest Oral-B Outreach Yankee Meeting Necesitamos invitados para el podcast Gratitud Manifestacion Positividad Cites: “Me gustaba el trabajo que estaba haciendo pero no est…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Amy Manrique una higienista y veterana que es manager en la clínica San Jose en Houston, Texas. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Veterano RDH Sin ánimo de lucro Gerente Cites: “Un que es una clínica pública es negocio.” “Como te van a ver tus peers.” “A que mantener una línea entre ti y tú em…
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Higienista DACA La entrevista comienza a las: 00:00:32.000 Sección media para detener: 00.33.25.640 Esta semana Amber habla con Angy Rodriguez sobre ser una lucha siendo un dreamer. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Educational journey as a DACA Que es DACA Estudiante DACA Funding as a DACA student DACA laws Su trabajo Cites: “He peleado toda m…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre la infertilidad y su historia tratando de embarazarse y teniendo un aborto espontáneo (miscarriage). Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Embarazo ectópico Embarazo químico óvulo arruinado Clomid Inseminación intrauterina Fertilización in vitro Aborto vs muerte fetal Experiencia de aborto espontáneo Cosas que no debes…
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#11 From Pharmacist to Policy Maker: Clearing Hurdles To Protect 340B
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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 ability to provide affordable medicine to their patients. With special guest: Otto Wachsmann, Virginia House of…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Andreina Sucre sobre su carrera como patologa. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Odontologa a higienista Tips de examen oral Cuanta presion necesitas para el examen oral Luces de câncer oral Trabjao comunitario Tips cómo recomendar un examen Cites: “tengo dos especialidades: cirugía y patologí…
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Esta semana Amber habla con Nellie Morales sobre su carrera y como fue de asistente a vendedora. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Recepcionista de RDA para dirigir RDA Agotamiento Clínica dental de radiología Trabajo temporario Marketing como asistente Ventas internas vs ventas externas Ciencia avanzada Cáncer oral - Or…
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Sección media para detener: Esta semana Amber habla sobre la conferencia Latin RDH y como usar Instagram para ser dinero. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Endeavour Media compra A Tale of Two Hygienist Congreso Latino RDH Líderes latinos de RDH Eli Cruz Maxine Cordova An Chih Do Miriam Hernandez Alicia Lovatos Mercedes Mendoza Amber Lovatos Co…
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Esta semana Amber habla sobre su trabajo con Crest Oral-B en Closing Americas’ Smile Gap, haciendo trabajo comunitario, y como otras higienistas pueden recibir recursos. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Cerrando la brecha de la sonrisa en las Américas Kare Móvil Corriente de aire Guía de recursos de la clínica comunitar…
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Esta semana entrevistamos a la Dr. Christina Meiners una dentista en San Antonio Texas y la Presidente electo de la Asociación Dental Hispana. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Porque me gusta la Hispanic Dental Association Trayectoria profesional Que hace la Asociación Dental Hispana Política/legislación Trabajo comunitario Liderazgo recursos …
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#10 The Dream Team Approach: Partnering to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screenings in Virginia
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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 Zoellner unpack the "why" when it comes to the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer. With s…
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Esta semana entrevistamos a la Dra. Karla Tucker, odontologa de Nicaragua y ahora educational liaison para Kilgore International. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional Estudiando odontología en Nicaragua Regresando a los Estados Unidos como odontóloga Su trabajo como enlace educativo Qué es Kilgore Technologies Cómo te ayudó…
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35 Dignity of Care y Fotos de Nuestros Pacientes
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Esta semana entrevistamos a Cynthia Murillo, una estudiante de higiene dental y sus preguntas sobre tomar fotos de niños de ingresos bajos y publicarlos en las redes sociales. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Porque Legalidades de publicar en las redes sociales Comportamientos poco éticos en las redes sociales. Razones para publicar en las red…
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Esta semana entrevistamos a Esmeralda Ornelas, RDH una higienista dental y profesora en Oklahoma. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: RDH UOR Spanglish derogatory? El experiencia de Amber como oradora Latina Diversity Panel ¿Qué puede hacer los latinos para ser más vocalmente latinos? Cites: “We need to take away this rhetoric that not speaking S…
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#9 Medicaid Unwinding: Always Know the Deadlines
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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 steps to mitigate the impact. Listen as Sara Cariano, from the Virginia Poverty Law Center, discusses her tho…
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Esta semana entrevistamos a la Crystal Mendoza, RDH una higienista nueva graduada y todo lo que superó para ser higienista dental. Aspectos discutidos en este episodio: Trayectoria profesional El apoyo de nuestros padres Como la lucha nos hace fuerte Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session https://okdha.org/annual-session/ Cites: “Op…
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