In this episode of the Here’s to Your Health podcast, host Jill Melby sits down with medical providers from the Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Medical Clinic to discuss the clinic’s extended hours and commitment to community care.
Jill is joined by the three providers who staff the extended hours:
- Samantha (Sam) Pauley, ARNP: A nurse practitioner with four years of experience at CCMH.
- Kiaya Alderson, PA: A new physician assistant in family medicine.
- Macklin (Mac) Conrad, PA: A new physician assistant with a passion for working with patients of all ages, specifically teenagers.
The team discusses how the clinic’s extended hours (7:00 am – 8:00 am and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) improve community access to healthcare. Key highlights include:
- Improved Access: The extended hours allow patients, especially working parents and students, to receive medical attention without missing school or work.
- Acute vs. Chronic Care: The providers explain the difference between acute visits (like strep throat, migraines, and minor injuries) and chronic care management, and when patients should utilize the extended hours for each.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Sam, Kiaya, and Mac share their personal philosophies on patient care, emphasizing that at CCMH, every patient is treated like family.
