School of Music professor Dr. Ryan McCarthy created a project called Healthcare is Human to address looming stereotypes surrounding healthcare in Appalachia.
During his career, Dr. Ryan McCarthy has learned that by becoming a better listener, he can have more empathy and that having more empathy for his patients translates into healthier
Think back to your American history class. We all learned about the Civil War, but what did you learn about the years after the war ended? On Inside Appalachia this week, we’ll hear how that history parallels events today. We’ll also learn about a women’s mountain biking group called the Roanoke Valley Riveters, how a dance company in North Carolina has adapted during the pandemic, and hear about a podcast that features first-hand accounts of West Virginia healthcare workers.