Rural Spark

Rural health problems and nurse practitioner solutions

November 18, 2019 Rural Spark Season 1 Episode 39

Physician shortages leave patients without family doctors and overwhelm emergency departments. Our guest today reframes the discussion around primary healthcare and the role of nurse practitioners in filling the gap.  Deborah Hart highlights how nurse practitioners are especially equipped to address the needs of rural and aging communities. 

New to the pod? Every week Helen Murphy, a rural newspaper editor and entrepreneur, invites guests to share fresh thinking, success stories and lessons learned. Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things rural innovation! Thanks for listening!