<description>&lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW7303790 BCX8"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW7303790 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW112013184 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8" lang= "EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;host Emily Holwick speaks with &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;Calin &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;Kirk&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; MD&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;family physician at the Cherokee Nation's Sam Hider Health Center in Jay, Oklahoma&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;, and Sarah Gerrish&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;MD, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;full-spectrum family physician&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; a&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;nd&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;a&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;ssistant &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;p&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;rofessor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; at the University of Washington School of Medicine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; to discuss advancing health equity in rural and tribal communities. They share why family medicine's broad scope &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;of practice &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;and continuity &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;of care &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;matter,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; and outline barriers like distance, transportation, insurance gaps, language &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;access&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110219007 BCX8"&gt;and limited mental health care. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP Selected SCXW110219007 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW7303790 BCX8"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW7303790 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US"&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW7303790 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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Inside Family Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians

IFM | From Clinic to Community: Advancing Health Equity in Rural Settings

APR 8, 202621 MIN
Inside Family Medicine

IFM | From Clinic to Community: Advancing Health Equity in Rural Settings

APR 8, 202621 MIN

Description

In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Emily Holwick speaks with Calin Kirk, MD, family physician at the Cherokee Nation's Sam Hider Health Center in Jay, Oklahoma, and Sarah Gerrish, MD, full-spectrum family physician and assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, to discuss advancing health equity in rural and tribal communities. They share why family medicine's broad scope of practice and continuity of care matter, and outline barriers like distance, transportation, insurance gaps, language access and limited mental health care. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome and Guests 01:37 Why Family Medicine 03:05 Defining Health Equity 05:38 Inequities in Practice 10:38 Rural Barriers and Solutions 14:51 Tools and Resources 15:41 Training Future Doctors 19:02 Calls to Action 20:28 Wrap Up and Disclaimers Additional Resources The EveryONE Project | AAFP Neighborhood Navigator | AAFP Education and Practice-Based Resources | AAFP Anti-Racism and Social Determinants of Health | AAFP Community Engagement | AAFP Health Equity CME | AAFP Health Equity Online CME | AAFP Native American family physician brings trust and healing home to Cherokee Nation | Family Doc Focus Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker's own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. The AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.