Care and Consequence

Half of Washington’s healthcare workers say they’re likely to leave the profession in the next few years. In this episode of Care and Consequence, host Dani LaForest sits down with Lisa Hagreen of Triumph Treatment Services to walk through the three-way partnership between Greater Health Now, Skillsline, and Triumph. In this partnership, 98 Triumph staff members received lessons on dur...

This episode host Sharon Brown sits down with Community Health Worker and Peer Support Specialist, Ronni Batchelor, for a powerful conversation straight from the field. Ronni shares real, boots-on-the-ground stories from her work in the community. She highlights the challenges and resilience she encounters while supporting individuals and families facing complex health and social needs. Together,...

In this episode, our hosts Becky Betts and Sharon Brown break down what a Community Care Hub is and how it supports individuals across the nine counties Greater Health Now serves in Southeast Washington. They explain how the Hub coordinates resources, connects healthcare and community partners, and uses a closed‑loop referral system to ensure clients receive the help they’re connected to. Becky an...

In our third episode of  Care and Consequence , host Becky Betts has a candid conversation with Captain Danielle Bertschi from Kittitas County Fire Protection District 6. Together, they discuss how cross-sector collaboration with healthcare systems, emergency services, and community-based organizations creates more responsive, people-centered care. Danielle shares stories and strugg...

In this episode of  Care and Consequence , hosts Sharon Brown and Rebecca “Becky” Betts explore how Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs are transforming care delivery. They demonstrate how MIH brings healthcare directly to people where they are. MIH reduces ER visits, prevents hospital readmissions, and connects patients to the right resources at the right time. Sharon and Becky also highlight...

In our very first episode of  Care and Consequence , we meet our hosts, Sharon Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Health Now, and Rebecca “Becky” Betts, Chief Operating Officer of Greater Health Now. Together, they share why they launched this podcast: to create a space where they can explore how community engagement, innovation, and collaboration intersect to create healthier futures for a...