

Building a Homestead Nursing Home and Finding the Right Primary Care Physician w/ Dr. Garrett Butler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #787
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Garrett Butler, a dedicated family physician and medical director of Mansfield Place Nursing Home in rural West Virginia, shares insights on vital patient-physician communication for better health outcomes. He discusses his demanding medical routine and the innovative project transforming a historic building into a holistic nursing home focused on wellness and community. The conversation also highlights health disparities in West Virginia, the importance of lifestyle changes over medication, and creative approaches to elder care that foster physical and mental well-being.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Rigors of a Demanding Medical Schedule
01:50 • 4min
Transforming Care: The Holistic Nursing Home Project
05:34 • 5min
Innovative Concepts for Holistic Elder Care
10:11 • 3min
Resilience Through Ice Baths and Community Roots
12:57 • 18min
Health Struggles in West Virginia
31:06 • 18min
The Ozempic and Wegovy Debate
48:48 • 5min
Promoting Health and Meathead Representation in Media
54:02 • 4min