Public health depends on science. But science alone doesn’t build trust.
In rural eastern North Carolina, trust is shaped by lived experience — by whether systems have shown up, whether care is accessible, and whether people feel heard.
This week on Rural Narratives, we look at trusted messengers: the neighbors, providers, community health workers, and local leaders who help people make sense of health information because they understand both the facts and the realities of the communities they serve.
Guests:
Erin Storie, COO at Care Share Health Alliance
Alice Richman, professor at ECU and director of the Rural Health Disparities Lab
