About this episode

Catherine Rathbone discusses improving healthcare access and quality in the Permian Basin.

Healthcare impacts every family, every workforce, and every community in the Permian Basin. In this episode of the Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, host Krista Escamilla sits down with Catherine Rathbone, Director of Healthcare for the Permian Strategic Partnership, to talk about the real work being done to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes across West Texas. Catherine brings more than a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse and now leads regional initiatives focused on workforce development, access to care, and long-term solutions for a growing region. In this episode, we discuss: The biggest healthcare challenges facing the Permian Basin How workforce shortages impact patient care What PSP is doing to strengthen healthcare systems Why collaboration is key to sustainable healthcare solutions Catherine’s unique perspective transitioning from bedside nursing to regional leadership This conversation highlights why healthcare is a critical pillar of economic growth and community well-being in the Permian Basin. Learn more about the Permian Strategic Partnership and its healthcare initiatives by visiting www.permianpartnership.org 👍 Don’t forget to like…

People in this episode

Host: Krista Escamilla

Guest: Catherine Rathbone

Topics covered

• healthcare access
• workforce development
• patient care
• healthcare challenges
• economic growth
• community well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Permian Strategic Partnership

Places: Permian Basin, West Texas

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