Building a Mobile Healthcare Practice in Rural North Carolina | Consult & Calling with Dr. Ivy DNP

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when healthcare stops waiting for patients to come to the clinic — and starts meeting them where they are?In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby (NP) and Kaleigh (RN) sit down with Dr. Ivy Bagley, family nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and lactation consultant, to talk about building a mobile healthcare practice serving rural North Carolina. From driving hours between patients to integrating primary care, mental health, and lactation support into one care model, Dr. Ivy shares what it really takes to create healthcare access in underserved communities.The conversation dives into rural healthcare barriers, starting a private practice, balancing mission with business realities, mental health access, postpartum care, and the freedom — and responsibility — of becoming your own boss in medicine.This episode is part of our Consult & Calling series, where we explore the many different paths healthcare professionals take throughout their careers.