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Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector. Brought to you by The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Aryana Misaghi, a 2023 graduate of Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the podcast follows a variety of problem-solvers, change makers, and daily helpers—behind the scenes and on the front lines—to shine a light on what they do day-to-day and how they got there. This podcast ...
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Jordan Dennison, Peer Recovery Support Specialist
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For Jordan Dennison, helping others in recovery is more than just a job—it’s personal. As a peer recovery specialist and part of Charleston’s Quick Response Team (QRT), Jordan draws on his own experience with addiction and homelessness to offer crucial, hands-on support. Whether responding to overdose calls or guiding individuals toward treatment, …
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Sally Adams is claustrophobic. Yet, every day, she helps patients navigate the small, enclosed space of an MRI machine. As an MRI technologist, her own fears have made her especially empathetic to those she works with. She reassures anxious patients, guiding them through scans with a calm, steady presence. Over the years, Sally has seen the evoluti…
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Dr. Tom Takubo, Pulmonologist & WV State Senator
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Dr. Tom Takubo is not only a pulmonary critical care physician but also a state senator, fighting to improve healthcare across West Virginia. Inspired by his father’s struggle with black lung disease, Dr. Takubo’s commitment to his patients extends far beyond the hospital. Whether he’s caring for critically ill patients or advocating for better hea…
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Julie Young, Social Worker & Director of Social Services for HospiceCare
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Julie Osborne Young works at the intersection of life and death. As Director of Social Services at HospiceCare in Charleston, W.Va., she offers more than just practical support. Julie helps patients navigate deep emotional and spiritual challenges during their final stages of life. Her daily work is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit…
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Appalachian Care Chronicles is back for Season Three! This season, we explore careers in hospice care and behavioral health, pulmonary medicine and medical expertise in the state legislature, innovations in medical technology, and peer recovery support. Join host, Aryana Misaghi, to learn about the lives of those who fight for better health every d…
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Greta Nelson, Registered Dental Hygienist
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Take a ride into the world of rural dental care aboard a mobile dental unit with Greta Nelson, a clinical dental hygienist. In this episode, Greta shares firsthand experiences from her decade-long journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of providing comprehensive dental services to underserved areas like rural West Virginia. Discover how …
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Mary Gainer & Peter Wentzel, Family Medicine Doctors
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Family doctors in rural places fill a special role—and it's exactly what it sounds like—they take care of whole families and overtime, end up becoming like family. Get a view into the world of rural healthcare with Drs. Mary Gainer and Peter Wentzel, a married couple of family physicians serving patients in northern West Virginia. Operating within …
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Raised in rural West Virginia, Zach discovered his passion for science and medicine early on. From dissecting animals to conducting autopsies, his upbringing shaped his path towards becoming a pathologist. Now, with a keen eye for detail and a dedication to public health, he works tirelessly to uncover the mysteries within patient samples. Zach’s j…
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Angel Cunningham, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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When it comes to West Virginia food, we often think of pepperoni rolls, Tudor’s Biscuits, and Mountain Dew. But West Virginia is also known for foraged foods like ramps and morels, and farmed foods like zucchini, tomatoes, and cabbage. Registered dietitians help patients navigate food choices that balance the flavors they love and the nutrition tha…
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In this episode we hear from the one and only Jan Rader, the first woman to lead a professional fire department in West Virginia and a TIME100 Most Influential Person in 2018. In this episode we hear from the one and only Jan Rader, the first woman to lead a professional fire department in West Virginia and a TIME100 Most Influential Person in 2018…
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During this episode we visit the classroom of a social work professor at Marshall University to learn about the landscape of social work in West Virginia. With a population-to-provider ratio nearly 50% lower than the national average, West Virginia’s need for new social work and mental health practitioners is immense. During this episode, we visit …
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In rural, medically-underserved areas like Logan County, West Virginia, bringing care to patients directly is often crucial to the health of the community. From conducting home visits to helping operate a mobile medical clinic, nurse practitioner Anitra Ellis makes it a priority to meet her patients where they are. In episode two, we delve into the…
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When serious accidents or injuries occur in remote and rural places like West Virginia, an emergency helicopter is sometimes a person’s sole chance at survival. No spoilers—but, this episode, we’re in for a wild ride. In this episode, we’re traveling through the sky with Heidi Stump, critical care flight paramedic with Health Net in Beckley, West V…
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Curious about the people who are working behind the scenes and on the front lines to care for our communities every day? Appalachian Care Chronicles is a new podcast bringing you stories from every corner of West Virginia’s health sector. Join host, Aryana Misaghi, to journey alongside a variety of problem-solvers, change makers, and daily helpers.…
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