In this episode of Collaborative Conversations, Alex Buchanan interviews Samantha Mitchell, Director of the Crawfordsville Mobile Integrated Health Department, to explore how interprofessional teamwork is reshaping health care in rural Indiana.Samantha shares how her team connects EMS, nurses, social workers, and public health experts to bring care directly into homes, improving outcomes for high-risk moms, infants, and individuals facing barriers like lack of transportation, housing, and insurance.Programs like Project Swaddle show how mobile, person-centered care supports maternal health and reduces unnecessary ER visits in underserved areas. From navigating funding challenges to building sustainable partnerships with local colleges and hospitals, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration for anyone working in public health, healthcare delivery, or community advocacy.Listen in to learn how collaboration drives real change—one home visit at a time.

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