CommonHealth

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 current position as CEO of Eastern Shore Rural Health. He shares his appreciation for the work of the health center and the tranquil magic of Virginia's Eastern...

Edna Ekuban-Gordon, M.D., practices in the rural area of Martinsville, Virginia. With a population of just over 12,000, many of her patients travel an hour or more to see her, lack health insurance, food, transportation, running water and electricity. Listen as she talks about the challenges, successes - and everything in between - while addressing the health needs of the members of her small-town...

The Daily Planet Health Services is a true gem in Richmond Virginia. The majority of its patients are experiencing homelessness, which presents unique challenges and opportunities for the providers and patients who serve them. VCHA CEO Tracy Douglas-Wheeler interviews Executive Director Anita Bennett and Chief Medical Officer Patricia Cook, MD and discusses the unique challenges of providing care...

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.