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#6 Focusing on What We’re Packing vs. What We’re Lacking – Advancing Health Equity and Education in Rural Virginia

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Paula Tomko, Chief Executive Officer, Central Virginia Health Services

Dr. Kathy Tossas, Assistant Professor & Harrison Endowed Scholar in Cancer Research, Department of Health Behavior & Policy School, of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University

For the residents of rural Brunswick County, VA, it’s common for patients to not have a full understanding of their health situation. For some, this could be life-threatening, which is why the staff at Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is partnering with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and working to fill this health education gap. Listen as Paula Tomko, CVHS’ CEO, and Dr. Kathy Tossas, from VCU, are working to make it possible for the Brunswick community to better understand their health risks, factors, and learn best practices for living healthier lives.

Paula Tomko, Chief Executive Officer, Central Virginia Health Services
Dr. Kathy Tossas, Assistant Professor & Harrison Endowed Scholar in Cancer Research, Department of Health Behavior & Policy School, of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University

Posted On July 8, 2022

Posted By CommonHealth

Posted In Access to Care

Tagged community health Federally Qualified Health Centers health education health equity health numeracy rural health Virginia Commonwealth University

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