Anitra Ellis, Nurse Practitioner

In rural, medically-underserved areas like Logan County, West Virginia, bringing care to patients directly is often crucial to the health of the community. From conducting home visits to helping operate a mobile medical clinic, nurse practitioner Anitra Ellis makes it a priority to meet her patients where they are. In episode two, we delve into the life and career of family nurse practitioner Anitra Ellis. From conducting home visits to helping operate a mobile clinic, Anitra’s priority is meeting her patients where they are. In rural, medically-underserved areas like Anitra’s home of Logan County, West Virginia, bringing care to patients directly is crucial to ensuring accessibility of services and improving overall health outcomes. We talk with Anitra about the importance (and challenges) of building trusting relationships with patients who may be skeptical or unfamiliar with the healthcare system, along with the common misconception that in order to pursue a career in healthcare, your path must be mapped out early on.