Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.

Host Tim Rabolt sits down with Amy Snodgrass and Tina Persinger from Calhoun County, West Virginia to share the story of how a rural community transformed local input into a thriving drop-in center. Amy and Tina discuss the county’s local champion, the development of a new building, and the measurable impact, while offering practical advice for other rural communities seeking to build something si...

In this two‑part conversation, host Tim Rabolt speaks with Lisa Willis Gidley of 4C Health and Dr. Deborah Casper of the University of Alabama to explore what effective youth prevention looks like in rural communities. In the first part, the discussion spans early‑intervention strategies, school partnerships, and evidence‑based curricula with Dr. Deborah Casper. In the second part, the discussion...

In this two‑part episode, host Tim Rabolt explores how peers are reshaping care delivery in hospital environments. Part 1 features Lindsay Westbrook and Sean Hopler from Summit Healthcare, who recount early skepticism, breakthrough patient encounters, and the measurable outcomes, like reduced behavioral hold hours, that followed integrating peer support into the emergency department. Part 2 expand...

In the second episode, Tim Rabolt and Dr. C delve into the critical topic of treatment retention for patients with opioid use disorder. Dr. C explains the distinction between treatment engagement and retention, emphasizing the need for continuous support and understanding of patient challenges. They discuss measurement strategies for retention and the importance of respecting patient autonomy rega...

In this episode, Tim Rabolt and Dr. C discuss the challenges faced by clinicians in engaging patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in treatment. Dr. C highlights the importance of understanding patient autonomy and the need for clinicians to reframe their approach to treatment, emphasizing the "R" strategy: relearn, reframe, recognize, recommend, retain, and repeat. They also explore t...

Linda Edelman RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Utah. Her research focus is on improving access to care for older adults, particularly those living in rural areas or utilizing long-term services and supports. She leads workforce development research through her work with the Utah Rural Opioid HealthCare Consortium-Collaborative Care Model Program. She joins the sho...

For this episode in the Recovery Month Story Series, we sit down with Lester B. Howard, a native of Charlotte, NC. Lester works as both a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Forensic Peer Support Specialist for Agape Health Services in Washington, NC. In 1995, after an extensive bout with drugs and incarceration, Lester found recovery. Lester describes himself as dedicated to keeping the sanctit...

Multiple RCORP-awardee and Innovation Tank Finalist, Ballad Health, brings their PEERhelp team to the podcast to sit down with guest hosts Robert Childs and Melody Joiner, Technical Expert Leads from JBS International. They discuss topics like the workforce, jail-based and reentry programs, and key success stories. 

In this episode of Rural Roads, host Tim Rabolt speaks with Eric Schoen from Community Chest in Nevada about the vital role of community health workers in addressing mental health needs in rural areas. They discuss the evolution of services, the impact of community health workers, and the challenges faced in providing care. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do n...

Dave Suckling, Chief of the Alexandria Police Department, and Kim Haney, RCORP Project Director for HealthFirst join this week's episode to expand on their 2024 RSV Breakout Session: Street Drug Trends, Treatment, and Community Engagement With Law Enforcement. They discuss their innovative and engaging training that they deliver throughout the state, strategies for collaboration and community...

Rural transportation poses a lot of challenges and obstacles, but also some unique opportunities. Theresa Lemus joins the podcast as a guest-host to talk "Transportation Is Medicine" with Valerie Lefler, Executive Director and Founder of Feonix Mobility Rising and Amy Pina, Clinical Director, Coastal Plains Integrated Health. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) al...

Over 5 years and counting, the evolution of RCORP has been remarkable. In this episode, we hear from John Roberts and Elisha Figueroa (RCORP-TA Project Directors), the Michigan Center for Rural Health (7-time RCORP grantee), and a variety of stories and statistics to put it all in perspective.  The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the o...

Join us in this episode as we discuss perinatal behavioral health with RCORP-TA expert leads: Kari Earle, Jenna Quigley, and Elizabeth Vaughn. In this podcast, we thoroughly explore the challenges, potential solutions, and strategies for providing crucial support to individuals throughout the various perinatal periods.  The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not n...

Oklahoma State University is a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) grantee, known for its exceptional work in addressing the challenges posed by NAS. Join their thoughtful discussion as they share their experiences and successes with jail-based services and their efforts in securing criminal justice partners. They will also delve into their impactful work with perinatal/postpartum individuals. Don&...

In this episode, Sue Gadacz, the Technical Expert Lead for West Central Alabama Area Health Education Center (AHEC), takes the role of guest host to discuss the importance of community health workers (CHWs) in rural communities. Discover how CHWs play a vital role in bridging healthcare gaps and promoting better health outcomes for rural populations. Learn how their work includes implementing SBIR...

Tune in to our podcast where we dive deep into the issue of drug use and explore effective strategies for prevention with Logan Reid, Director of Prevention for Southwest BH Center and Regional Prevention Director for State of Utah. Whether you are a concerned parent, educator, healthcare provider, or simply interested in the topic of drug prevention, our podcast provides valuable insights and act...

Guest Host Robert Childs sits down with Matthew Swift from United Way of the Wabash Valley for an RCORP-TA "Ask a Grantee" live session. This session highlights their data collection strategies, recovery capital scale, evaluation of services, and a variety of other key components to their RCORP work in West Central Indiana.  The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alo...

Welcome back! We’re joined by Dr. Melinda Campopiano, Senior Medical Advisor for JBS International, also known as Dr. C. In this episode, we break the stigma around methadone and buprenorphine for OUD. Dr. C provides strategies and information you can use to address misconceptions in your community, while also providing compelling facts that show that these medications produce more than a 75% redu...