November 18, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Traci Spence, the Chief Operating Officer of Blue Ridge Community Health Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Traci shares her experience managing a health center during a catastrophic hurricane that left the region without power, water, or infrastructure. Despite these overwhelming challenges, Traci and her team found creative solutions to continue serving their community in the midst of chaos. This conversation highlights themes of improvisation, community, and resilience when the healthcare system is pushed to its limits.