Greta Nelson, Registered 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 oral health is a window into overall health and the ways in which dental care providers are fixing so much more than smiles.
Mary Gainer & Peter Wentzel, Family Medicine Doctors
Family doctors in rural places fill a special role, and it's exactly what it sounds like, they take care of the whole families and overtime, end up becoming like family.
Zachary Grimes, Pathologist
Raised in rural West Virginia, Dr. Zach Grimes discovered his passion for science and medicine early on. From dissecting animals to conducting autopsies, his upbringing shaped his path towards becoming a pathologist.
Angel Cunningham, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
When it comes to West Virginia food, we often think of pepperoni rolls, Tudor’s biscuits, and Mountain Dew, but also foraged and farmed foods like ramps and morels foods like zucchini, tomatoes, and cabbage. Registered dietitians helps patients navigate food choices that balance the flavors they love and the nutrition that keeps them healthy.