
Appalachian Care Chronicles
Claim This Podcastby WV Higher Education Policy Commission
Podcast Overview
<p>Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector.<br /><br />Brought to you by The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Kristen Carpenter, <span>West Virginia native and</span><span> Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of nursing experience</span>, 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.<br /><br />This podcast offers invaluable insight, wisdom, and advice to anyone who wishes to chart their own unique path within the field of health sciences. <br /><br />Discover AppalachianCareChronicles.com</p>
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Publishing Since
6/29/2023
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Recent Episodes

March 12, 2026
Chloe Kinder, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
“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. Want to learn more about healthcare careers in West Virginia? Level All has career profiles that walk through education requirements, salary, and more. Click here to explore further and sign up.

March 12, 2026
Eric Rodgers, Director of Respiratory Care
“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. Want to learn more about healthcare careers in West Virginia? Level All has career profiles that walk through education requirements, salary, and more. Click here to explore further and sign up.

March 12, 2026
Dr. Catherine “Mindy” Chua & Jason Currence, Nursing Home Care
“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. Want to learn more about healthcare careers in West Virginia? Level All has career profiles that walk through education requirements, salary, and more. Click here to explore further and sign up.
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- What is Appalachian Care Chronicles?
<p>Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector.<br /><br />Brought to you by The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Kristen Carpenter, <span>West Virginia native and</span><span> Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of nursing experience</span>, 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.<br /><br />This podcast offers invaluable insight, wisdom, and advice to anyone who wishes to chart their own unique path within the field of health sciences. <br /><br />Discover AppalachianCareChronicles.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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