Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a webinar highlighting rural healthcare infrastructure, access and health disparities.

Ensuring access to medical services in rural areas can significantly improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. State-wide improvement is possible by identifying and sharing the most effective strategies being used by local partners to address the distinct care needs of rural communities. 

Speakers will discuss unique health equity challenges in a rural context, how policy change can address challenges in rural healthcare access, and strategies for local and state policymakers to address workforce and specialist shortages in rural areas.
   

Speakers:

• Yvonne Jonk, PhD, Director, Maine Rural Health Research Institute, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine
• Sharon Casapulla, EdD, MPH, Director, Education and Research; Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University 

Panelists:

• Cory Cronin, PhD, MHSA, Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Institute to  Advance Health Equity (ADVANCE), College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio University 
• Dawn Schwartz, BA, Project Manager, Community Overdose Action Team, Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County 
• Brandi Baker, MPA, Co-Founder, Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County
• Amanda Flowers, MA, PhD, Health Advisory Board Member, Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County