This week, Dr. Lori Stradley, director of Impact Health, joins Preston and Dalton to talk about what drives health outcomes before anyone ever sees a doctor. From rural transportation gaps to food box deliveries stabilizing families, Lori makes the case that investing in basic needs is the smartest healthcare dollar Western North Carolina can spend. Stick around to the end for a follow-up on our budget special from a few weeks ago, and don’t forget to share this episode with your friends! Do You Even Live Here? is produced in partnership with Beacon Media and can be found on all major podcast networks. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @youliveherepod. Thanks for listening!
Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: This July 4th, a look back — and forward — at North Carolina’s collective power
North Carolina’s history is replete with examples of how community organizing made life better for so many of our communities. Does N.C.’s past hold the blueprint for a better collective future? Photo by Camylla Battani on Unsplash By Gwen...