On this episode of The ND Will See You Now, our host Anna-Liza Badaloo talks with Dr. Bill Walter, a licensed naturopathic physician in Oregon who is one of the first naturopathic doctors (NDs) to practice as a primary care physician (PCP) in a government-operated clinic in the United States. In fact, Dr. Walter has been working at the Community Health Centers (CHCs) of Lane County for nearly a decade. Learn more about his work managing patients' chronic pain, developing chronic pain and opioid prescription policies, supporting individuals through the HIV Alliance’s Needle Exchange Program, and more. Dr. Walter is a well-known leader in whole-person primary care and naturopathic medicine who encourages listeners to consider how the impact of trauma and stigmatization can drastically alter the course of someone's life. Listen through the end as he provides concrete examples of what he is doing to be a more trauma-informed PCP in patient care and public health.

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For new listeners, welcome to the Institute for Natural Medicine’s podcast, The ND Will See You Now. In this podcast, we talk to naturopathic doctors (NDs) across North America about their whole-person approach to health, why their work is so vital to patient health, and what patients can expect.

Our host, Anna-Liza Badaloo, is a writer and program consultant, working at the intersection of health, environment, and social justice. With over 10 years of experience at non-profit organizations, she brings a combination of content writing, copywriting, and journalism to her work. Using her strong storytelling ethic, Anna-Liza strives to amplify traditionally silenced voices such as BIPOC, youth, and 2LGBTQIA+ communities. After seven years as the Manager of Education, Community Development, and Pulse Editor for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), she knows the North American naturopathic community intimately.

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We believe that naturopathic medicine, with its unique principles and practices, has the potential to reverse the tide of chronic illness that overwhelms existing healthcare systems. Naturopathic medicine empowers people to achieve and maintain optimal lifelong health.

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