Telehealth ROCKS

ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast

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ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast explores school-based behavioral health and pediatric care through the lens of Telehealth ROCKS, a federally funded program partnering with local communities to address social determinants of health, support school-based services, and provide mentoring and training. Join us as we share insights from our network of partner organizations working toward a vision where every child and family have the resources and skills they need for success in school and in life. From community health workers to evidence-based practices, each episode brings together famil...

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Every Day Counts: Jeff Pegues on Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism 06.05.2026 29:59

In this engaging episode, Jeff Pegues, Assistant Superintendent in Parsons, Kansas, shares practical insights and real-world experiences tackling chronic absenteeism and truancy. Blending strategy with empathy, Jeff explores how schools can better support students, families, and communities to improve attendance and long-term success for every learner.

Kids, Screens & Mental Wellness in a Digital World 27.03.2026 54:46

Host Julie welcomes Trish Backman, School Mental Health Coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a conversation about children, screen time, and mental wellness. Drawing on her experience as both a professional and a parent, Trish explores how screen use can affect kids' social and emotional development. She shares practical strategies for families and highlights encourag...

Building Bridges: The School-Based Community Health Worker Model 12.01.2026 28:14

In this episode, host and Telehealth ROCKS Communications Specialist Julie Freijat sits down with Program Manager Chase Koob to explore the transformative role of school-based community health workers (SB-CHWs) in addressing student and family wellbeing. Chase explains how CHWs serve as trusted bridges between communities and health systems. This episode covers the elements involved in the Telehea...