A Virtual View

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As a federally funded program of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA), the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services leveraged into products of lasting value to rural providers. Many of the resources found on the website are related to reimbursement and the development of sustainable telehealth programs. The UMTRC region encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We have created this podcast as an additional outreach tool for savvy individuals like yourself to assist you in learning more about access to healthcare, telehealth, and virtual visits. Visit our website at umtrc.org.

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September 16, 202632 min

Peak Week 2026: Understanding Asthma and How Telehealth Can Help

Join host Danielle Renckly for the first episode of season 6 of a Virtual View! In this episode, sit down with Mary Phillips , the chair and an assistant professor of Respiratory Therapy at the University of Southern Indiana and Dr. Nadia Krupp , the Director of the Riley Asthma Program and a professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. Join us for a discussion about the peak week of asthma and how telehealth is helping provide access so all types of people can successfully manage their asthma.

August 21, 202630 min

Looking Back with the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center

Join the staff of the UMTRC for a discussion about Program Director Antonia Sawyer's first year and what the future of the UMTRC program and telehealth looks like.

June 19, 202636 min

The Importance of Men’s Health: How Digital Health Makes a Difference

Danielle chats with Brock Turner , a certified health educator with Purdue Extension, about the importance of men's health and health coaching. Join us for a conversation about how digital tools and telehealth can make the difference when it comes to men's health.

May 15, 202623 min

Minority Mental Health and Telehealth: Understanding the Opportunities

Join Danielle on the latest episode of a Virtual View for a chat with Carl Ellison , the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC), a statewide health advocacy organization he helped found in 1992. Tune in for a discussion of the importance of minority health, mental health access, and how telehealth can be an important tool to connect with care.

April 17, 202630 min

Public Health Week 2026: Investing in Rural Communities

During this Public Health Week, Danielle has a conversation with Lisa Greathouse , the Manager of Coordinated School Health at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Riya Patel , a Senior at Indiana University Bloomington studying Community Health. Tune in for a conversation about the importance of public health to rural communities and how telehealth can make a difference. Learn More: Coordinated School Health

March 19, 202630 min

Diabetes Distress and Burnout: Exploring Virtual Care Options

March 25th is Diabetes Alert Day! To learn more about diabetes, our host Danielle Renckly spoke with Mary de Groot, Ph.D., a Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine on this month’s episode of A Virtual View. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about Diabetes Distress and Burnout , the impact of stigma on those with diabetes, and how telehealth and virtual care are a vital tool to support those with diabetes in our communities.

February 20, 202628 min

Remote Patient Monitoring for Heart Health: Overcoming Rural Challenges and Building a Successful Program

Join us for a new episode of a virtual view! Danielle speaks with RN Sara Lewis , the Director of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Services at Major Health Partners , and NP Nicole Neisler to learn more about their work with remote patient monitoring and cardiovascular health. Tune in to learn more!

January 9, 202633 min

Just Add One: Talking Practical Cancer Prevention in 2026

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month join host Danielle Renckly along with two experts from the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement for a candid conversation about practical ways to prevent cancer and how telehealth can help. Hear from Calvin Roberson , Director of Operations, and Mary Robertson , Prevention and Screening Program Leader, about small changes that can have a big impact on overall health.

December 5, 202534 min

World AIDS Day in 2025: Utilizing Telehealth to Foster Connection

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Emily Brinegar and Jill Stowers from IU Health Positive Link to discuss the importance of World AIDS Day and how virtual care options can be used to overcome barriers and foster connections to better health.

November 14, 202537 min

Using Digital Health to Quit: The 2025 Great American Smokeout

Join Danielle for a conversation with two experts on tobacco cessation – Natalie Rivich, the Director of Health Systems Change and Cessation Services at the Indiana Department of Health's Division of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation and Andrea Radford, the Senior Program Manager for Tobacco Control at the American Cancer Society . In preparation for the Great American Smokeout, we discuss how to quit, why it matters and how digital health can make all the difference. Resources Mentioned: American Cancer Society - Great American Smokeout Quitlines by State: Indiana – Quit Now Indiana (QNI) or 1-800-784-8669 Illinois - Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL) or 1-866-QUIT-YES Michigan - Michigan Tobacco Quitlink or 1-800-784-8669 Ohio - Ohio Tobacco Quit Line or 1-800-784-8669 Read the UMTRC's monthly blog for more information - The Great American Smokeout: How to Quit and How Digital Health Can Help