Hosted by Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
Episodes
80
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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 SmokeoutQuitlines by State: Indiana – Quit Now Indiana (QNI) or 1-800-784-8669Illinois - Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL) or 1-866-QUIT-YESMichigan - Michigan Tobacco Quitlink or 1-800-784-8669Ohio - Ohio Tobacco Quit Line or 1-800-784-8669Read the UMTRC's monthly blog for more information - The Great American Smokeout: How to Quit and How Digital Health Can Help
In this episode, Danielle sits down with Christina Hage, Plan President and CEO of Managed Health Services (MHS), to explore the vital role of health literacy in improving community health. Join us for a discussion of how digital health tools and telehealth are empowering patients to better understand and manage their own care — and how these innovations are helping to close health gaps in rural communities across the state.Learn more about telehealth and health literacy in our October UMTRC Blog, Making Telehealth Understandable for Every Patient: Health Literacy Strategies for Providers, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay updated on the latest in telehealth and digital health in your region and nationwide.
In this episode of a Virtual View, Danielle talks to some experts from the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers. Tune in for a discussion about what the consortium and individual TRCs do, their history, and what might be up next! Guests: Luke WortleyMicah KassahunAria Javidan
Danielle talks with Dr. Jeffrey Sadowsky, the CEO of Robotic Critical Care Services about TeleICU and the use of telehealth in hospitals. Tune in for a discussion about lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the importance of telehealth as an access tool, and the ways we can keep patient care at the forefront of telehealth use.
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