{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IFM | From Clinic to Community: Advancing Health Equity in Rural Settings","description":" In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Emily Holwick speaks with Calin Kirk, MD, family physician at the Cherokee Nation\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s own and do not\u202frepresent\u202fthose of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.\u202fThe 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.\u202fConsult\u202fan appropriate professional\u202fconcerning 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\u202fstated\u202fotherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.\u202f\u202f\u202f  ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"