Rural Georgia Voices

Partnerships That Save Lives: Stroke Response in Rural Georgia

In our final episode of this season, we explore how rural and urban health care teams work together to save stroke patients when every minute counts. GRHIC Executive Director Glenda Grant, MBA, talks with Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean Sumner, MD, MACP, and neurointerventional surgeon Sourabh Lahoti, MD, about how early recognition, rapid transfer, and strong partnerships can transform stroke care across Georgia. This episode was made possible by and broadcast from our studio at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, at Mercer University School of Medicine. Evey Wilson Wetherbee produced this podcast. We’d like to give a big thank you to Amanda Livingston of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. Follow GRHIC: * Facebook: @georgiaruralhealth * Instagram: @georgiaruralhealth * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grhic/] Web: www.georgiaruralhealth.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Boots and Scrubs: Hometown Deliveries

In this episode, we’re focusing on women’s health in a rural community. GRHIC Executive Director Glenda Grant, MBA, is joined by Justin Peterson, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist and an alum of Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Peterson always knew he was called to serve in his hometown of Douglas, Georgia. He reflects on his rural upbringing, the mentors who shaped his path into women’s health, and the deep sense of ministry he feels in serving women and families in the community that raised him. This episode was made possible by and broadcast from our studio at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, at Mercer University School of Medicine. Evey Wilson Wetherbee produced this podcast. We’d like to give a big thank you to Amanda Livingston of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. Follow GRHIC: * Facebook: @georgiaruralhealth * Instagram: @georgiaruralhealth * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grhic/] Web: www.georgiaruralhealth.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Elder Care in Rural Georgia

Rural Georgia’s older adults are one of our fastest-growing and most treasured communities — and this week, we’re talking about their care with GRHIC Executive Director Glenda Grant and Nick Morrow, MD, CMD. Dr. Morrow, a native Georgian, rural physician and Mercer University School of Medicine alum, shares why serving older adults in rural areas is his life’s work. This episode was made possible by and broadcast from our studio at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, at Mercer University School of Medicine. Evey Wilson Wetherbee produced this podcast. We’d like to give a big thank you to Amanda Livingston of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. Follow GRHIC: * Facebook: @georgiaruralhealth * Instagram: @georgiaruralhealth * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grhic/] Web: www.georgiaruralhealth.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Community, Resilience and Hope: The Impact of Rural Hospitals

Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Executive Director Glenda Grant, MBA, sits down with three rural hospital CEOs for an honest conversation about what it takes to lead in small communities. They share the wins that keep them motivated, the hard realities of managing rural hospitals, and the deep sense of purpose they draw from the people they serve. Their stories highlight both the challenges and the heart of rural health care —and why their communities remain the reason they show up every day. Listen to our conversation with Clinch Memorial CEO Angela Handley, MBA, BSN, Emmanuel Medical Center CEO Damien Scott, PT, MBA, MS, FACHE, and Aletheia Health Partners Chief Administrative Officer Kerry Trapnell. This episode was made possible by and broadcast from our studio at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, at Mercer University School of Medicine. Evey Wilson Wetherbee produced this podcast. We’d like to give a big thank you to Amanda Livingston of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. Follow GRHIC: * Facebook: @georgiaruralhealth * Instagram: @georgiaruralhealth * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grhic/] Web: www.georgiaruralhealth.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Caring for Rural Kids: The Work, The Wins and The Realities

In this episode, we’re focusing on the heart of our rural communities — our kids. Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Executive Director Glenda Grant, MBA, sits down with rural pediatricians Dr. Grace Davis, Dr. Brittany Lord and Dr. Jennifer Tarbutton to talk about what’s working, what’s challenging and what keeps them inspired. They also share vaccine facts and myths to help families stay informed with trusted, evidence-based information. This episode was made possible by and broadcast from our studio at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, at Mercer University School of Medicine. Evey Wilson Wetherbee produced this podcast. We’d like to give a big thank you to Amanda Livingston of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. Follow GRHIC: Facebook: @georgiaruralhealth Instagram: @georgiaruralhealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grhic Web: www.georgiaruralhealth.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.