Rural Health Leadership Radio™

Learn about Jenna's Capstone Project as she graduates with her Masters in Public Health degree, and the work she will be doing as she joins CRHL full-time following the completion of her internship. 

Learn how Samantha VanSchoik, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Corporation for Independent Living (CIL), explores the potential development of community housing options in rural communities for individuals with IDD, mental health, recovery, or ABI issues.  The visit CIL's website, go to: https://www.cil.org/ To reach Samantha, email her at svanschoick@cil.org . 

Learn about how Zachary D'Argonne and the EPHC are making a difference in rural healthcare! EPHC is a collaboration of rural hospitals working together to provide excellent healthcare services for the rural communities on the Eastern Plains of Colorado and surrounding areas, while increasing the sustainability of its members. 

Learn about how Jessica and Sarah are making a difference in rural healthcare.  Humla Health focuses on reimagining nurse staffing for a sustainable and healthy future, utilizing their tech platform to streamline staffing and scheduling, connecting healthcare facilities with credentialed W-2 nurses.  Stratis Health uses leading-edge methodologies to deliver data-driven insights and evidence-inform...

Guests: Janice Walters, Candice Talkington, and Steven Davis from the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) Learn about how the RHRC is working to help rural communities across the nation THRIVE through healthcare reform and community-based strategies to maintain and improve access to care. Join us live to hear their stories, ask questions, and learn. 

Rural Health Leadership Radio LIVE! Our first episode back on the air - listen to our conversation with Angie Wilson and Justin Perkins from Texas A&M's Rural Engagement Program (REP). Hear about the work they are doing with rural hospitals across Texas, upcoming events and educational opportunities, and more! 

  This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we announce our final episode after eight fantastic years on the air! We have a one last conversation honoring RHLR by sharing reflections, insights, and stories about the podcast's origins and journey. We share the most listened-to episodes from the past eight years, the growth that RHLR has seen, and celebrate all the amazing guests and support we ha...

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio, we are wrapping up our series on NRHA's 2023 Fellows Program Policy Papers with Fellows Michelle Fortune and Abby Radcliffe. Michelle and Abby explored one of the hottest topics in healthcare, particularly impactful in rural – healthcare workforce shortages. The Fellows share short and long-term strategies in handling workforce shortages, as well as prag...

On this week's episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we talk to a physician who came out of retirement to rekindle his passion for rural healthcare at a critical access hospital in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Dr. David Alcindor shares his incredible journey, from his childhood in France to his volunteer work in rural nations across the world, as well as the U.S. as a traveling ED physician. David is Ch...

This week's episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio continues our series of exploring the Policy Papers of NRHA's 2023 Rural Health Fellows. In this conversation, we talk to Lex Pierre and Jeff Dunbar who researched the intricacies of long-term care in rural healthcare. The pair broke their paper down into financing, staffing, and regulations to uncover the importance, possibilities, and difficul...

Continuing our series on NRHA's 2023 Fellows and Policy Papers, this week we're talking to another group of Fellows that explored pediatric vaccination rates in rural America. Nitika Moibi, Andrea Stephenson, and Cynthia Calixte each touch on the current state of pediatric vaccination rates from the unique perspectives of a provider, through the lens of data, workforce and access, as well as commu...

On this week's episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we kick off a series focused on NRHA's 2023 Rural Health Fellows and their policy papers. The first group we chatted with includes Lisa Rantz, Kevin Lambing, and Dr. Carrie Shaver who had the task of examining Medicare Advantage. In our conversation we discuss the intricacies, impacts, as well as personal experiences that the Fellows uncover...

Medical residency in a rural area is one of the key influencing factors for providers to stay and continue practicing in a rural area. This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio we are talking to Yoana Cruz, Clerkship and Sub-Internship Coordinator in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. We talk with Yoana about the growing need for more providers in rural healthca...

This week on Rural Health Leadership Radio we're talking to Karen Brown, Revenue Cycle Director at Mountrail County Medical Center. Karen shares the intricacies of revenue cycle, particularly in rural hospitals, and how revenue cycle professionals can work to maximize their efforts. Karen also shares the work she does coaching her staff on revenue cycle matters and offers advice for other rural he...

On this week's episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we talk to Nick Derusha, Director and Health Officer of the LMAS District Health Department in Newberry, Michigan. Nick gives us a glimpse into what life was like for a rural district health department before, during, and after the pandemic and tells us about the lessons learned from that journey. Nick also shares the impact and importance o...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we are happy to welcome Norberto Orellana, the Public Relations Lead at Campbell County Health in Gillette, Wyoming. Norberto shares his inspiring journey from overcoming personal challenges, including cerebral palsy and homelessness, to influencing rural healthcare through public relations. The episode highlights Norberto's approach to leadership,...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, Dr. Bill Auxier reflects on his recent experience at the Coaching and Leadership in Healthcare event co-hosted by Harvard Medical School, the Institute of Coaching, and McLean Hospital. He discusses the concept of "intelligent failure" as presented by Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing intelligent failures...

When you think about rural healthcare, you may not think about Scotland, but Scotland has some very rural areas that deal with similar issues we deal with in rural America.  Hear about what they are doing in rural Scotland to deliver health and wellbeing to their residents, by listening to our conversation with Dr. Emma Watson, 2021-22 U.K. Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy and Practice Deputy...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, Michael Hassell, CEO of Melissa Memorial Hospital in Colorado, discusses his journey from paramedic to hospital executive. Hassell discusses his strategic focus on community-centric initiatives, like enhancing local orthopedic services and integrating telemedicine. He also shares insights on effective collaboration through the Eastern Plains Health...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, Kevin Stansbury, CEO of Lincoln Community Hospital in Colorado, shares his diverse and extensive experience in healthcare, including his time working internationally and his transition into rural healthcare leadership. He emphasizes the critical role of rural hospitals in providing essential services and the personal connections that enhance commun...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, hosted by Bill Auxier and Sydney Grant, guest Kristen Juliar, a capital resources consultant with the National Organization for State Offices of Rural Health, discusses her journey into rural healthcare. In our discussion with Kristin, she talks about the importance of understanding rural healthcare needs and highlights various successful partnersh...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, hosted by Dr. Bill Auxier and Sydney Grant, we welcome another young rural health leader, Alana Monson Administrative Fellow at Trinity Health in Des Moines, Iowa. Just months after graduating with a Master's in Health Administration, Alana found herself in the role of interim CEO at Manning Regional Healthcare Center, a critical access hospital cl...

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, Aidan Hettler, CEO of Sedgwick County Health Center, shares his unique journey from a recent college graduate with a background in supply chain management to becoming the CEO of a rural hospital at the age of 22. We discuss the importance of servant leadership and the impact young people can have in rural healthcare even without significant experie...

Capital funding plays a crucial role in the success of rural hospitals. This week, we feature Brian Haapala, CEO of Stroudwater Capital Partners, who is at the forefront of assisting rural healthcare organizations in overcoming the hurdles of securing capital funding. Brian emphasizes the pivotal role of healthcare in small communities and shares his dedication to empowering these communities to d...

On Rural Health Leadership Radio, we are always discussing innovation in rural healthcare, and this week our conversation is through the lens of the new Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model. We are delighted to welcome Anna Anna who serves as the Program Director at the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRCO) and works to promote access to quality healthcare in rural communities.  In our conversation...