The Frontline of Care: Stories from a Community Health Worker

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In this episode of The Exam Room , Dr. Rhiannon Winsor sits down with Joslyn Mikeworth, a community health worker at Canyonlands Healthcare, to explore what it's really like to work on the frontlines of rural healthcare. Joslyn shares her journey through multiple healthcare roles — from CNA to medical assistant to community health worker — and how those experiences shape the way she connects with patients today. She explains how community health workers help bridge the gap between clinical care and patients' everyday lives, especially in rural settings where access and communication can be major challenges. The conversation highlights the realities of patient engagement, including the…