Heroes of the hills l Hidden America: Children of the Mountains PART 4/6
Summary
TLDRIn the Appalachian region, heroes like 81-year-old Eula Hall, the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek', and Dr. Edwin Smith of Kentucky, are combating healthcare challenges. Hall, who has served 19,000 patients annually for 36 years, operates a clinic where patients pay what they can. Dr. Smith, shocked by the prevalence of tooth decay linked to a high consumption of Mountain Dew, converted a truck into a mobile dental office. Despite the Pepsi Company's response to the issue, these healthcare warriors continue their mission to improve the health and well-being of the community.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The script highlights the challenges faced by people living in remote mountainous regions, particularly in accessing healthcare and transportation.
- 👩⚕️ Eula Hall, nicknamed the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek,' is an 81-year-old hero who has dedicated 36 years to driving into the mountains to provide medical care to the sick.
- 🔥 Eula faced a significant setback when her clinic was burned down, but she persevered by setting up a table under a tree and continued her work.
- 🏥 Eula's clinic now serves 19,000 patients a year, charging them only what they can afford, emphasizing the importance of accessible healthcare.
- 🤝 Dr. Annette Chandelle, born and raised in India, works with Eula, showcasing the global nature of healthcare heroes.
- 🔫 Eula protects her prescription drugs with a gun, highlighting the desperate measures taken to ensure the safety of medical supplies in these remote areas.
- 🦷 Dr. Edwin Smith from Barbourville, Kentucky, is another healthcare hero who converted a truck into a mobile dental office to serve those in need.
- 📉 Central Appalachia has the highest rate of toothlessness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, pointing to a significant dental health crisis.
- 🥤 The script discusses the overconsumption of Mountain Dew, a caffeinated soft drink, as a potential contributor to dental problems and other health issues in the region.
- 🍾 The high sugar and acid content of Mountain Dew is linked to rampant tooth decay, with some people even using it in baby bottles, leading to severe dental issues in children.
- 🆚 The Pepsi Company, which manufactures Mountain Dew, initially dismissed the concerns as 'old, irresponsible news,' but later acknowledged the issue and stated they do not advocate for such consumption.
Q & A
Who is Eula Hall and why is she called the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek'?
-Eula Hall is an 81-year-old woman who has dedicated 36 years of her life to driving into the mountains to help the sick. She is nicknamed the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek' due to her selfless service and care for the isolated population, similar to Mother Teresa's humanitarian work.
What happened to Eula Hall's clinic in 1983?
-In 1983, Eula Hall's clinic was burned down. Despite this setback, she set up a table under a tree and continued to provide medical services to her patients.
How many patients does Eula Hall see annually, and what is her payment policy?
-Eula Hall sees approximately 19,000 patients a year, and her payment policy is that patients pay only what they can afford.
Who is Dr. Edwin Smith and what is his contribution to the community?
-Dr. Edwin Smith is a dentist from Barbourville, Kentucky, who used $150,000 of his own money to convert a truck into a mobile dental office to serve people in remote areas who often have limited access to dental care.
Why is Central Appalachia ranked number one for toothlessness in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control?
-Central Appalachia is ranked number one for toothlessness due to a combination of factors including poor dental care, high consumption of sugary and acidic beverages like Mountain Dew, and a lack of access to dental services.
What role does Mountain Dew play in the dental health issues of the region mentioned in the script?
-Mountain Dew, a soft drink with high sugar and acid content, is a significant factor in the rampant dental decay in the region. It is often used as a form of antidepressant and is consumed excessively, leading to severe dental problems.
What are some of the health issues associated with excessive consumption of caffeinated sodas like Mountain Dew?
-Excessive consumption of caffeinated sodas can lead to dental decay, stomach troubles, and addiction to the beverages. It can also contribute to other health problems such as obesity and diabetes.
How does the Pepsi Company, the manufacturer of Mountain Dew, respond to the script's claims about the beverage's impact on health?
-Initially, the Pepsi Company dismissed the claims as 'old, irresponsible news.' However, they later issued a new statement saying they do not advocate for the consumption of their products in a manner that could harm health.
What is the impact of Dr. Smith's mobile dental office on the children in the community?
-Dr. Smith's mobile dental office has a transformative impact on the children, restoring their smiles and dental health. The script highlights the before and after cases of children like Anthony and Casey, showcasing the positive change brought about by Dr. Smith's efforts.
What is the significance of the 'winding roads' mentioned in the script?
-The 'winding roads' symbolize the geographical challenges faced by the people in the region, which contribute to their isolation and limited access to healthcare and other essential services.
How does the script portray the heroes working in the healthcare sector in rural areas?
-The script portrays healthcare workers like Eula Hall and Dr. Edwin Smith as heroes who overcome significant obstacles, including geographical isolation and limited resources, to provide essential care to their communities.
Outlines
🏞️ Healthcare Heroes of the Appalachian Mountains
This paragraph introduces the selfless heroes working in the Appalachian Mountains, who are dedicated to providing healthcare to a community isolated by difficult terrain and limited transportation. It features 81-year-old Eula Hall, known as the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek,' who has spent 36 years driving into the mountains to provide medical care. Despite her clinic being burned down, she continues her work under a tree. Dr. Edwin Smith of Kentucky is also highlighted for converting a truck into a mobile dental office, addressing the area's high rate of toothlessness and the unique challenges faced by the community, including a high consumption of Mountain Dew, which is linked to dental problems and other health issues.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Mountain Dew
💡Central Appalachia
💡Eula Hall
💡Dental Office on Wheels
💡Toothlessness
💡Mountain Dew Addiction
💡Rampant Decay
💡Oral Hygiene
💡Community Health Heroes
💡Access to Healthcare
Highlights
Eula Hall, known as the 'Mother Teresa of Mud Creek', has dedicated 36 years to helping the sick in isolated mountain communities.
Hall's clinic was burned down in 1983, but she continued her work under a tree.
Her clinic now serves 19,000 patients a year, charging them only what they can afford.
Dr. Annette Chandelle, born in India, works with Hall to provide healthcare in the region.
Eula Hall stands guard over prescription drugs with a gun to protect them.
Dr. Edwin Smith of Kentucky converted a truck into a mobile dental office to serve rural areas.
Central Appalachia has the highest rate of toothlessness in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Lack of dental care and high consumption of Mountain Dew contribute to rampant tooth decay.
Mountain Dew is sometimes used as an antidepressant and is consumed in large quantities.
The high sugar and acid content in Mountain Dew leads to severe dental problems.
Some parents reportedly put Mountain Dew in baby bottles, causing severe cavities in young children.
Excessive caffeinated soda consumption can lead to stomach troubles and other health issues.
Dr. Smith's mobile dental office helps children like 11-year-old Anthony regain their smiles.
The Pepsi Company, which manufactures Mountain Dew, responded to the concerns with a statement.
Dr. Smith continues his battle against the negative impacts of Mountain Dew on dental health.
The documentary showcases the transformation of patients' smiles after receiving dental care.
Transcripts
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there are so many heroes in these hills
teachers social workers mentors reaching
out to a population isolated by the
steep mountains and spotty access to any
transportation take 81 year-old EULA
Hall nicknamed the mother Teresa of Mud
Creek
she spent 36 years driving up into the
mountains herself to halt the sick out
of the hills and into her clinic we
first heard about her on GMA in 1983 she
was in tears because someone had burned
her clinic down she set up a table under
a tree kept right on going and today
sees 19 thousand patients a year who pay
only what they can working with her
doctor Annette chandelle born and raised
in India it's hard to believe but yes
people are poor by the way the
indomitable EULA stands watch over her
prescription drugs with a gun you bring
your gonna may Rob this place if I can
hit I wouldn't shoot him back if I
didn't have to but you can't scare
people with again and there's another
hero of the winding roads dr. Edwin
Smith of Barbourville Kentucky who took
a hundred and fifty thousand dollars of
his own money to convert a truck into a
dental office for people who sometimes
pull their own teeth with pliers that
stereotype rooted in a fact according to
the Centers for Disease Control Central
Appalachia is now number one in the
country for toothless Ness it's the diet
like of dental care and the dentist tell
us something else a huge consumption of
Mountain Dew the soft drink with 50
percent more caffeine than Coke or Pepsi
it seems to be used as a kind of
antidepressant other sodas - other so
does too but Mountain Dew is unique
there's a lot of sugar acid we were told
people put Mountain Dew in baby bottles
and that children two-year-olds have 12
cavities in a couple of baby teeth it is
rampant decay people are addicted to
Mountain Dew it's terrible and too much
caffeinated soda can also lead to other
things like stomach trouble
yeah high school junior Casey says he's
trying to get off drinking so much
Mountain Dew the dentist is forced to
pull some of his adult teeth 11 year-old
Anthony hasn't been able to brush his
teeth in several weeks because it hurts
too much I was afraid of how much do you
drink a lot have you been drinking it
since you were really little well I
think the doctors gonna tell you maybe
Mountain Dews not your best friend a
couple hours you wouldn't recognize this
guy will you send me a picture I want to
see this new smile the Pepsi Company
which manufacturers Mountain Dew sent us
a statement saying this is old
irresponsible news but a day later they
sent us a new statement saying we
certainly don't advocate consumption of
our products in this way but up in the
mountains dr. Smith is still doing
battle with Mountain Dew and his gift to
the children their smiles here's little
Anthony before and after here's Casey
before Casey smiling now
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