Matters of the Heart (& Lung): A RURAL Health Study

Matters of the Heart (& Lung): A RURAL Health Study

From The Bridge by Kentucky Office of Rural Health

May 5, 2025 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 9

About this episode

This episode explores heart and lung health in rural America through the RURAL Heart and Lung Study.

What do heart and lung health look like in rural America—and how do we study it? In this episode of The Bridge, host Amelia Holliday talks with Dr. Stephanie D. Boone, MPH, from the RURAL Heart and Lung Study to explore their work across the South and Appalachia. Learn how this ambitious study is shining a light on the unique health challenges rural communities face—and what it could mean for the future of rural care. Follow the Kentucky leg of the RURAL Heart and Lung Study on Facebook...

People in this episode

Host: Amelia Holliday

Guest: Dr. Stephanie D. Boone

Topics covered

  • heart health
  • lung health
  • rural health challenges
  • health studies
  • Appalachia
  • community health

Keywords

  • heart health
  • lung health
  • rural communities
  • health challenges
  • Appalachia
  • health study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RURAL Heart and Lung Study

Places: rural America, the South, Appalachia

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