Community and Rural Health

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April Vestal

Posted

Sep 17, 2018

Host Eric Minor talks with April Vestal, Director, WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health about its mission and opportunities for students and rural communities. hsc.wvu.edu/icrh

Hosted by: Eric Minor Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
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