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Exploring Direct Primary Health Care with Dr. Shelby Smith

Theresa Bettmann
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KSMU
Crystal Brigman Mahaney speaking with Dr. Shelby Smith

This week on Making Democracy Work, host Chrystal Brigman Mahaney talks with one of the founding physicians with Equality Health Care, Dr. Shelby Smith. 

Today’s discussion provides an overview direct primary care, and its role in the broader health care conversation.

Theresa received her undergraduate degree in sociology at Missouri State University, as well as her Master's degree in Social Work at MSU. Theresa enjoys writing, drawing, reading, music, working with animals, and most of all spending time with her family. She wishes to continue to use her experiences, combined with her pursuit of education, to foster a sense of empowerment and social awareness in the community. Theresa loves working with KSMU and attributes her passion for NPR, and love of learning, to her father.