Appalachian Care Chronicles

This is a podcast that shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector—behind the scenes and on the front lines.

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Appalachian Care Chronicles has reached the end of its road, but these 20 stories of caring West Virginians, who show up every day to help others, lives on.

Dive in today.
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Are you drawn to the medial field, but know you don’t want to be a doctor or nurse? Try these episodes:

Chloe Kinder, Season 5 Episode 1.

Sally Adams, Season 3, Episode 3.

Greta Nelson, Season 2 Episode 4.

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Our final season is complete, but inspiration still awaits. If you have an urge to run toward an emergency, try these episodes:

Heidi Stump, Season 1 Ep 1.
Petra Howell-Vasale, Season 4 Ep 4.
Hannah Bowen, Season 4 Ep 1.
Derrick Ray, Season 5 Ep 4.

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From flying in emergency helicopters to helping someone stay in recovery, there’s a whole lot of heart-forward work awaiting you as we wrap up our final season.

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After working in EMS for 25 years as a trained paramedic in critical care, Derrick Ray has seen just about everything, and that hasn’t eroded his empathy.

“The people out here deserve it. When you call 911, you expect to get the best.”

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Have you been feeling inspired by the stories this season? Can you see yourself making a positive impact in the healthcare field?

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“You know it doesn’t take much,” Dr. Mindy Chua said, “to bring people a little bit of joy.”

Witness the joy firsthand as we follow this dynamic duo in Elkins, West Virginia making a difference in seniors’ lives.

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From the ICU to sleep study rooms, we’ll hear from Director of Respiratory Care Eric Rodgers and others about what calls them to serve.

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“I knew I wanted to be in the medical field. I just didn’t know how I wanted to help people.”

After following a career in sonography, Chloe Kinder said she’s found the flexibility to pursue her career and still be there for her family.

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Do you have a passion for caring for others? Or just looking for a little hope?

Try Appalachian Care Chronicles. This podcast tells real stories about people taking care of others across the healthcare field in West Virginia.
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Growing up in Cabell County means that sometimes Derrick Ray is the GPS.

His emergency crews know they can call and from just about anywhere, he’ll be able to direct them to where they need to be.

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Looking for inspiration? Or possibly a path to start over?

Journey with us across the state of West Virginia to meet five healthcare professionals, who show us that care and dedication to others can take many forms.

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Join Dr. Mindy Chua and Jason Currence, LPN, as they make their rounds, visiting nursing home patients and spreading joy.

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”Ventilation comes first, oxygenation comes second. And as long as you have those two, the heart will continue to work.”

Journey alongside Eric Rodgers and his team of respiratory therapists as they provide critical care across the hospital.

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As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer working in obstetrics and gynecology, Chloe Kinder can put herself in her patients’ shoes because she’s been there, too. And knows what it’s like to receive hard news.

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This season, we journey alongside five healthcare professionals who are showing up for others across the Mountain State in times of health and great sickness.
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Are you comfortable in the uncomfortable? Drawn toward others? Try these episodes:

Jordan Dennison, Season 3 Episode 4.

Julie Osborne Young, Season 3 Episode 1.

Whitney Maxey, EMT, & Larresca Barker, Community Paramedic, Season 4 Episode 2.

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Meet Derrick Ray.

After 25 years in emergency services in Huntington, West Virginia, he’s had an up close look at some of the most acute problems facing this city.

But he wouldn’t want to do this work anywhere else.

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