Appalachian Care Chronicles

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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. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

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.

Join Dr. Mindy Chua and Jason Currence, LPN, as they make their rounds, visiting nursing home patients and spreading joy. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

”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. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

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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. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

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. appalachiancarechronicles.com

🎧 Episode rewind 🎧 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.

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. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

As West Virginia’s population ages, more people like Dr. Mindy Chua and Jason Currence, LPN, are needed to give elders the care they deserve. And together, these two are setting a powerful example. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

Meet Eric Rodgers, Director of Respiratory Care. This California surfer is bringing a wave of welcome change to his southern West Virginia hospital and helping people, literally, breathe better in the process. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

Long before you can feel the baby’s kicks, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Chloe Kinder is there to help soon-to-be parents see the earliest signs of life. It’s a job that comes with both heartache and hope. appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso…

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From 911 calls to seeing the flicker of a baby’s heartbeat, helping someone to breathe to being the reason a senior smiles, this new season of Appalachian Care Chronicles delivers some surprises and a whole lot of heart. 🔊 Listen to Season 5: open.spotify.com/show/2LUO6pZGY…

The glitz and glamour of audio. When she isn’t caring for her patients, you might catch our host and Nurse Practitioner Kristen Carpenter, recording an episode of Season 5 from the inside of her closet. Don’t miss the latest season of Appalachian Care Chronicles. Coming soon!

Looking for inspiring stories from people in healthcare dedicated to providing expert level care with compassion? You’ve come to the right place! Visit our website to find out more! appalachiancarechronicles.com

Curious what it’s really like to work in health care? Start with the trailer for Season 5: appalachiancarechronicles.com/episodes/seaso… And stay tuned for all new episodes coming soon!

✨ Inspired by the stories you’ve heard on Appalachian Care Chronicles? Check out cfwv.com for career planning resources, scholarship opportunities, and more. Consider sharing this with someone who is currently in the process of making career or college plans.