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Appalachian Care Chronicles

Appalachian Care Chronicles

Written by: WV Higher Education Policy Commission
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Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector. Brought to you by The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Aryana Misaghi, a 2023 graduate of Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the podcast follows a variety of problem-solvers, change makers, and daily helpers—behind the scenes and on the front lines—to shine a light on what they do day-to-day and how they got there. This podcast offers invaluable insight, wisdom, and advice to anyone who wishes to chart their own unique path within the field of health sciences. Discover AppalachianCareChronicles.comCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Chloe Kinder, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

    Chloe Kinder, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
    Mar 12 2026
    “I truly, truly love my job.”

    Working as a diagnostic medical sonographer in obstetrics and gynecology, Chloe Kinder gets a front row seat at the earliest signs of life. From her calm, dimly lit ultrasound room, she helps women to better understand what’s happening in their bodies and sometimes that can come with the happiest, or hardest, news.

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    26 mins
  • Eric Rodgers, Director of Respiratory Care

    Eric Rodgers, Director of Respiratory Care
    Mar 12 2026
    “If you truly have a serving soul, respiratory provides you that ability to work with those patients who need you the most.”

    Meet Eric Rodgers. As Director of Respiratory Care at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, this proud California surfer is helping to bring a wave of welcome change to his southern West Virginia hospital. And in the process, he and his team of respiratory therapists are helping people to breathe better, literally.

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    29 mins
  • Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua & Jason Currence, Nursing Home Care

    Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua & Jason Currence, Nursing Home Care
    Mar 12 2026
    “If you want to do family practice, the reward is amazing because you really do become a part of your patients families and that you can't buy that in gold.”

    Walking the nursing home halls with Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua and Jason Currence, LPN, the closeness they share with their patients comes through. A bit of a dynamic duo, together these two are bringing both deep knowledge and a well of warmth for their aging patients.

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    29 mins
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