The people of Appalachia have endured many challenges over the centuries, but a continuing lack of access to healthcare is one of the most persistent. Dr. Randy Wykoff is Dean of the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University, new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Appalachian Health, and co-editor of the recent book Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity. WUOT’s Chrissy Keuper spoke with Dr. Wykoff about the book and what he thinks are its most important messages.
Interview: Dr. Randy Wykoff on challenges and improvements in Appalachia
The University Press of Kentucky
