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This Is Rural Health

California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA)

This Is Rural Health, is a twice-monthly podcast from the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA). The CSRHA is focused on ensuring that the needs and voices of rural Californians are expressed and heard and continually works toward improving the quality and length of life of rural Californians. This podcast, like the CSRHA, brings together leaders in rural healthcare with policy advisors, community leaders, and other forward thinkers to gain a better understanding of what is happening

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26:20

Health Equity Starts in the Community

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/10/30

Dr. Ramiro Zúñiga, Chief Medical Officer for Health Net Medi-Cal, brings nearly three decades of experience as a board-certified family physician serving rural and underserved communities across California. At Health Net, he co-leads contractual, compliance, and regulatory efforts for the Medi-Cal line of business while providing strategic and operational direction for quality improvement, utilization management, and clinical programs.Previously Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and

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20:15

Rethinking Dental Access— Serving the Overlooked

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/10/09

Dr. Wade Banner is a California-board-certified dentist and founder of In Motion Dentists, one of the few practices delivering comprehensive, in-home care—everything from cleanings to crowns and root canals—for seniors, homebound patients, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also operates a specialized brick-and-mortar clinic in La Verne built for accessibility and behavioral needs.In this episode, Dr. Banner breaks down how portable dentistry actually works (spoiler: a

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20:59

Building Rural Communities Through Collaboration

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/09/25

JD Garza is the Associate Director of the California Area Health Education Center (AHEC), hosted at UCSF Fresno, and a board member of the National AHEC Organization. His career centers on partnering with community organizations to serve medically underserved communities.In this episode, JD breaks down how AHEC recruits, trains, and retains health professionals for rural and underserved areas—at scale. We get into AHEC Scholars (a two-year, interdisciplinary track with community projects), clinical

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28:15

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/09/11

Ingrid Villeda is a Program & Community Engagement Specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association (Northern CA & Northern NV). She’s spent 8+ years serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers—especially in Latino and rural communities—building partnerships and delivering bilingual education that actually reaches families.In this episode, Ingrid breaks down what Alzheimer’s is (and isn’t), who’s at higher risk, and how new anti-amyloid therapies are changing the timeline for

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21:24

Healthy Rural California – Addressing Access to Care...

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/08/21

Kristy Bird MaKieve is the founder and CEO of Healthy Rural California, a nonprofit transforming healthcare access in Northern California’s underserved communities. A social entrepreneur and medical society leader, Kristy is spearheading graduate medical education programs, residency training, and innovative partnerships to address the rural physician shortage head-on.In this episode, Kristy shares how Healthy Rural California launched psychiatry and family medicine residencies in Chico, why medical

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37:20

Ai & Rural Health

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/08/08

Nate Sundheimer—Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Director of Digital & Tech Strategy at Wipfli—joins CSRHA to demystify AI for rural healthcare leaders. With deep roots in healthcare innovation and a mission to make tech practical, Nate delivers a sharp, no-fluff session on how AI can empower rural providers to do more with less.This episode dives into real-world, nonclinical AI applications that reduce burnout, streamline operations, and improve patient outcomes—without breaking the bank or

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19:36

Taking Care of Our Staff: Maintaining Purpose and...

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/07/24

Kirsten Storne-Piazza is a licensed therapist, healthcare executive, and director of psychiatric programs at Orchard Hospital in rural Northern California. A passionate advocate for mental wellness in healthcare, she’s leading the development of a new inpatient youth psychiatric facility and actively works with first responders and rural health organizations to combat burnout and compassion fatigue.In this powerful talk, Kirsten shares the deeply personal and professional journey that brought her to

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31:14

Findings from the Rural Health Equity Landscape Analysis

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2025/07/10

Holly Laird, Rural and Disability Equity Lead at the California Department of Public Health, is on a mission to reframe how state systems engage with rural communities. A lifelong advocate with deep roots in local and state public health, Holly led the first-ever Rural Health Equity Landscape Analysis at CDPH—a powerful blueprint for how the government can better serve communities historically sidelined in public health conversations.In this episode, Holly shares insights from the year-long

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30:23

Get Loud! If Not You, then Who? Advancing Rural Aging...

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/06/26

What if the key to solving our aging crisis lies not in city halls but in rural towns—and in elevating the voices of those who’ve been overlooked for too long?In this powerful episode, we welcome Karol Swartzlander, Executive Director of the California Commission on Aging, a 24-year veteran in long-term services, aging policy, and state advocacy. From driving legislative wins to revolutionizing workforce inclusion and housing for older adults, Carol has been at the helm of California’s most

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48:00

The Landscape of Rural Health with Brock Slabach

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/06/12

Brock Slabach on Reimagining Rural Health Care from the Ground Up | CSRHA 2025 ConferenceBrock Slabach, COO of the National Rural Health Association, brings over two decades of frontline experience to the stage at the 2025 CSRHA Conference. A third-generation Kansas farmer turned policy leader, Brock has become a national force in rural health innovation and advocacy.In this episode, Brock outlines what it will take to strengthen and sustain health care in rural communities. He shares fresh insights

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56:19

Rural Wellness: Revolutionizing Rural Health Education

This Is Rural Health ·

2025/05/22

In this compelling panel discussion, host Shelly Brantley, Board Member of the California State Rural Health Association, brings together the powerhouse team behind UC Berkeley’s groundbreaking Rural Health Innovation Program. You'll hear from program founder and nationally recognized rural health leader Lynn Barr, faculty director Kim MacPherson, and two dynamic scholars blazing new trails in rural public health: Michelle Saenz and Rexanne Greenstreet.You’ll also hear how students gain hands-on

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35:43

Rural Wellness: Focus on Indigenous Youth and Mental...

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/10/14

In this episode of 'This is Rural Health,' host Scott Hertzberg is joined by Dr. Steven Sust and Dr. Jonathan Updike, child and adolescent psychiatrists from Stanford University, to discuss mental health challenges faced by rural Indigenous youth. The conversation covers the role of integrated and telepsychiatry care models, the importance of early intervention and support systems post-suicide incidents, and the impact of intergenerational trauma on mental health.Doctors Sust and Updike emphasize a

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21:42

Bridging the Gap: Cognitive Healthcare Accessibility...

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/09/26

In this episode of 'This is Rural Health,' host Scott Hertzberg, past president of the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), introduces new board member Dr. Lily Lau.Dr. Lau shares her background, role as the chief clinical officer at Momentous Health, and her dedication to improving cognitive healthcare services through telehealth. They discuss the challenges and solutions in providing accessible care to rural and underserved communities, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis

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43:21

Supporting Rural Communities with Telehealth

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/08/15

In this episode of "This is Rural Health," we continue our special series featuring excerpts from the 2023 California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) annual conference.In this episode, Denise Pimintel, System Manager for the Clinical Team at Common Spirit Telehealth Network, and Dr. Parimal T. Bharucha, a pulmonology and critical care specialist, share their insights on the challenges and opportunities of implementing telehealth in rural healthcare settings. They discuss the rapid adoption of

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19:50

Young Voices, Big Impact: The Future of Rural Health

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/07/25

In this episode of "This is Rural Health," we spotlight Abhiram Reddy, one of the California State Rural Health Association's newest board members. The episode, hosted by Scott Hertzberg, past president of CSRHA, delves into Abhiram's background, his passion for rural health, and his journey from a university student at UC Santa Cruz to a dedicated board member.Abhiram shares personal anecdotes, including the significance of a cherished keychain, his approach to managing stress through naps and hot

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26:01

All of Us Research Program: Building a Diverse Rural...

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/07/11

In this episode of "This is Rural Health," we continue our special series featuring excerpts from the 2023 California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) annual conference.Dr. Borowsky highlights the All of Us study, which aims to collect comprehensive health data from participants across the U.S. and return actionable genetic and health information to them. Dr. Borowsky also discusses the exciting potential of personalized nutrition through the CAPN (California Partnership for Personalized

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18:43

Spotlight on Elena Francisco: A Dental Hygienist's...

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/06/27

In this episode of "This is Rural Health," host Scott Hertzberg from the California State Rural Health Association introduces and welcomes new board member Elena Francisco. Elena, who has a long career as a dental hygienist, shares her passion for music, expressing her desire to return to playing the piano and guitar in retirement. The conversation delves into Elena's journey and dedication to improving oral health awareness and services, particularly in rural areas. She discusses her motivation for

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27:48

Where We Want To Go: The Future of Rural Health

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/06/13

In this episode of "This is Rural Health," we continue our special series featuring excerpts from the 2023 California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) annual conference.We were privileged to have Brock Slabach, the Chief Operating Officer of the National Rural Health Association, discuss federal updates, future programs, and the unique challenges rural communities face. Brock shared insights into the impact of structural urbanism on rural health policies, the vital role of community-based

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25:54

Advancing Tobacco Prevention in Rural California

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/05/23

In this episode of 'This is Rural Health,' host Scott Hertzberg introduces Shelly Brantley, a seasoned public health professional and a new California State Rural Health Association board member. Shelly, who also serves as a project director at RISE, shares her valuable experiences and insights on the Rural Initiative Strengthening Equity (RISE), a California Health Collaborative program funded by the California Department of Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Program.In this episode, we explore the

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17:54

Addressing Oral Health for Vulnerable Populations in...

This Is Rural Health ·

2024/05/09

In this episode, Michel Schneider, President of the California State Rural Health Association, alongside her board colleague Elena Francisco, speaks with Dr. Elisa Chávez, a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. They discuss the significance of collaboration and partnership in improving access to oral healthcare for vulnerable groups in California, especially among older adults.Dr. Chavez shares insights on the

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