In this special crossover episode of The Bridge Podcast and EMS One-Stop, we’re teaming up to talk leadership, legacy, and the future of EMS. Host Amelia Holliday, EMS One-Stop host Rob Lawrence (EMS1), and KORH EMS Specialist Scott Helle join forces to explore how Kentucky is investing in the next generation of EMS leaders through the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy.

From the day-to-day challenges in the field to the bigger-picture thinking happening behind the scenes, this episode dives into what it takes to lead in EMS today. Whether you’re out on calls or helping shape policy and culture, there’s something here for everyone!

Make sure to check out EMS One-Stop to hear more from Rob about the world of EMS, and follow him on X @UKROBL1. 

For more information about EMS work going on across the Commonwealth, contact KORH's Scott Helle at [email protected], follow KORH on Facebook or LinkedIn, and sign up for our monthly EMS newsletter "EMS Table Talks."

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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What do heart and lung health look like in rural America—and how do we study it? In this episode of The Bridge, host Amelia Holliday talks with Dr. Stephanie D. Boone, MPH, from the RURAL Heart and Lung Study to explore their work across the South and Appalachia. Learn how this ambitious study is shining a light on the unique health challenges rural communities face—and what it could mean for the future of rural care. 

Follow the Kentucky leg of the RURAL Heart and Lung Study on Facebook and Instagram, or call 1-888-787-2578 for more information and to see how you can participate!

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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Student debt shouldn’t stand in the way of quality health care for rural communities. In this episode of The Bridge, we explore how the Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) help providers pay off debt while committing to serve where they’re needed most. 

Join host Amelia Holliday as we dive into the impact of these programs with Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH) Rural Project Manager Janice Vance, hear real stories from an NHSC participant, and discuss how KSLRP and NHSC are shaping the future of rural health care in Kentucky.

For more information about KSLRP, click here.

For more information about NHSC, click here.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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The Bridge Podcast is back—straight from the 2024 Rural Health Clinic Summit!

RHCs are more than just providers—they’re pillars of their communities, ensuring access to essential care where it’s needed most. In anticipation of the 2025 RHC Summit (scheduled for August 14&15 in Lexington, Ky.), this special episode brings you conversations with four incredible speakers from the summit, each with a unique perspective on the challenges and innovations shaping rural health care today.

Host Amelia Holliday sits down with these leaders in the RHC field to talk about everything from workforce shortages to financial sustainability, telehealth advancements, and policy shifts that are making waves in the world of rural health. These are the voices of the people working with and for RHCs, and their insights could change the way we think about rural health care.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

• Blue & Co. RHC Specialist & Manager Amanda Dennison – 06:20
• NARHC Executive Director Nathan Baugh – 18:35
• Kentucky Commissioner for the Dept. of Medicaid Services Lisa Lee – 38:00
• North American Healthcare Management Services President & CEO Charles James – 52:32

For more information about the 2025 RHC Summit, contact KORH Senior Project Manager Medina Tipton.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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The Bridge Podcast is back, where stories of survival and revival take center stage! Today, we’re talking about a small town hospital with a big heart—Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH)—a lifeline that almost slipped away but found its way back through sheer determination.
 
Host Amelia Holliday talks with CCMH CEO Kim Haverly about how she and her staff were able to bring this critical access hospital (CAH) back from the brink of closure to become a thriving community asset. With such an inspiring story, it's no surprise that CCMH was chosen as Kentucky's 2024 Community Star, a title awarded annually to a person or organization who makes a difference in their rural communities.

For more information about Carroll County Memorial Hospital, check out their website.

To learn more about the 2024 Community Stars and National Rural Health Day (NRHD), go to PowerorRural.org.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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We're back and chatting with special guest American Medical Association (AMA) President-Elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD!

Host Amelia Holliday talks more rural telehealth as we return to the 2024 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in Bowling Green, Ky., where Dr. Mukkamala spoke on advocacy for telehealth. We get into how telehealth has improved rural lives and how YOU can have your voice heard to make a difference, too.

For more information about the AMA, go to AMA-Assn.org and visit their contact page.

For more info about the Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit, contact UK CERH Rural Project Manager Wayne Noble at [email protected] or visit the UK CERH Rural Telehealth website.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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Welcome back for another episode of The Bridge Podcast, where we're talking all things WiFi and wellness!

Host Amelia Holliday talks all things rural telehealth with UK TeleCare Director Rob Sprang and UK CERH Director Dr. Fran Feltner as they prepare for the 2024 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in Bowling Green, Ky. From how telehealth got its start in the Bluegrass State to where it's taking us in the future, we cover it all and then some!

For more info about the Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit, contact UK CERH Rural Project Manager Wayne Noble at [email protected] or visit the UK CERH Rural Telehealth website.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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Welcome back for another episode of The Bridge Podcast!

Host Amelia Holliday talks with the folks at Boyle County EMS in Danville, KY, about a new grant-funded initiative the service is implementing centered on community paramedicine and how to better help their community. EMS Director Mike Rogers and his team explain the challenges of being the first to a scene where things are rarely straightforward.

For more info about Boyle County EMS, contact Director Mike Rogers at [email protected] or visit the Boyle County EMS website.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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We're back and letting the cat out of the bag— the ACAT, that is!

Host Amelia Holliday talks with staff at the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology (ACAT) in Hazard, Ky., about providing assistive technology (AT) demonstrations and consultation, a short-term AT loan locker, maker space, workforce training, and refurbishing used tech for those in need in the mountains. ACAT Director Dr. Patrick Kitzman, ACAT Manager Keisha Wells, and ACAT Coordinator Crystal Hignite explain how the Center got started and what they see for the future.

The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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Join us for our inaugural episode of The Bridge Podcast!

Host Amelia Holliday talks with Mike and Tanya Moore of Moore Care Clinic, a rural health clinic (RHC) in Beattyville, Ky., about why it decided to become a community-focused clinic and how it approached the process of RHC designation. We also delve into the Clinic's holistic and whole-body approach to all aspects of medicine for its patients.

The statements and opinions contained in The Bridge are not necessarily representative of the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.

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