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Rural Health Pulse
A collaboration between Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) on the topic of rural health care, focusing on issues and stories impacting the health of the region and programs and initiatives designed to improve healthcare and wellness.
Rural Health Pulse
Breaking Down Barriers to Quality Healthcare in a Rural Health Setting
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IUP-IRMC
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Season 2
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Episode 2
Social determinants of health and other barriers such as food insecurity, transportation and insurance coverage significantly impact access to quality healthcare in a rural setting. In this episode, we are joined by Rachel Grove, Director of Ambulatory Social Services and Jonathan Hunte, Clinical Care Coordinator at IRMC Physician Group who are working on a daily basis to help breakdown these barriers enabling patients to overcome these challenges by accessing services and resources in the local community.