Geographical Thinking: S4E21 – Redefining Rurality in Healthcare Access

Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of rural healthcare! In season 4, episode 21 of Geographical Thinking, “Redefining Rurality in Healthcare Access”, we’re talking with Tomoko McGaughey, a researcher from Carleton University who is redefining our understanding of rurality and its impact on healthcare access. Together, we’ll explore how new models and innovative GIS tools are transforming how we think about healthcare delivery in rural and remote communities and uncovering the challenges and opportunities ahead. 
 
0:00 – Episode summary 
0:37 – Intros 
1:42 – Rurality in health care access 
4:28 – Understanding rurality 
8:13 – Where did the idea come from? 
11:50 – Lessons from other countries 
14:00 – Weather, transportation and land use 
16:58 – Gender 
21:09 – The role of GIS 
25:16 – Future implications 
30:40 – How to learn more 
32:40 – Outro 

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