This podcast is for anyone who’s ever thought about going into the healthcare field or has a passion for caring for others in times of need.
Appalachian Care Chronicles shares the stories of folks working in every corner of West Virginia’s health sector.
Brought to you by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and hosted by Kristen Carpenter, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from Morgantown with nearly 20 years of nursing experience. A West Virginia native who cares deeply about high-quality, heartfelt care, Kristen is passionate about patient education and preventative services and has continued her training in sexual health counseling.
Fueled by a sense of discovery and purpose, Appalachian Care Chronicles attempts to reveal what the world looks like from where each of our storytellers is standing. How, in the face of some of the most challenging situations possible, do they manage to hold themselves and the rest of us together? This podcast offers invaluable insight, wisdom, and advice to anyone who wishes to chart their own unique path within the field of health sciences.
How to Listen
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Meet Our Host
Kristen Carpenter
A West Virginia native, Kristen Carpenter is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of nursing experience. Based in Morgantown, she is committed to providing high-quality, heartfelt care. Kristen is passionate about patient education and preventative services and has continued her training in sexual health counseling.
About the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
The Commission develops and oversees a public policy agenda for West Virginia’s four-year colleges and universities. Comprised of a 10-member board, the Commission works with institutions on accomplishing their missions and carrying out state procedures. A source of support for institutions and students, the Commission’s work includes academic affairs, administrative services, finance and facilities, financial aid, health sciences, human resources, legal services, policy and planning, science and research, and student affairs.
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