Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Tiffany Haynes , MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at North Country Healthcare, for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about leadership, compassion, and the power of nursing in rural healthcare. Tiffany shares her journey from hospice and palliative care to executive leadership, reflecting on what she’s learned about guidin...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Olivia Harris , Benefits Specialist at North Country Healthcare, for a timely and informative conversation about employee benefits, open enrollment, and how to make the most of the resources available to staff. Olivia walks us through what to expect during annual enrollment, shares helpful tips for reviewing coverage options,...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Brooke Belanger , In-House Counsel for North Country Healthcare, for a candid and engaging conversation about law, leadership, and the human side of healthcare compliance. Brooke shares her journey from public defense to healthcare law and how her experiences across state policy, Medicaid development, and hospital compliance...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Andrea Tupick, Director of Inpatient Services at North Country Healthcare, to talk about leadership, teamwork, and the fast-paced world of inpatient care.   Andrea shares her journey into nursing leadership and what it takes to oversee a department that never slows down. We discuss the importance of communication, teamwork, a...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Wayne Couture, Director of Imaging Services at North Country Healthcare, to take a closer look at the vital role diagnostic imaging plays in patient care.   Wayne shares his journey into healthcare leadership and what it means to oversee imaging departments across the System. We talk about the technology that makes modern dia...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Danielle Roy, Clinical Supervisor for Cardiopulmonary, Sleep, Respiratory, Neurology, and Cardiology Services at North Country Healthcare.   Danielle shares her journey into clinical leadership and what it means to oversee such a wide range of specialties. We dive into the Ambulatory EEG project, what it is, why it matters, a...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Jesse Raimer, System Director of Materials Management at North Country Healthcare, to explore the critical but often invisible work that keeps our hospitals and affiliates running. Jesse shares his career journey and what it means to oversee everything from supply chains to everyday essentials across a rural healthcare system...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Tom Mee, Chief Executive Officer of North Country Healthcare, for a candid conversation about leadership, vision, and navigating the complexities of rural healthcare.   Tom reflects on his journey from bedside nurse to system CEO, and how those experiences shape the way he leads today. We talk about the importance of trust, t...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, we sit down with Evelyn Robbenolt-Jones, who leads Behavioral Health at North Country Healthcare, for a candid conversation about mental health, substance use, and the unique challenges and opportunities of providing care in rural communities.   Evelyn shares what first drew her to this work, how behavioral health and substance use disorder in...

Episode 10: In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Julie Bolton, System Infection Prevention RN and Emergency Room RN at Weeks Medical Center and UCVH, to explore the vital but often misunderstood world of infection prevention.   Julie shares what a day in her role really looks like, how she supports staff across the System, and why infection control is about so m...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Greg Cook, President and CEO of Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, for a candid conversation about leadership, community, and what it takes to guide a critical access hospital in the North Country.   Greg reflects on his career journey, from pharmacy services to operations and supply chain, and how those experiences shape his...

Darrell description for 8/27 upload: In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Darrell Bodnar, Chief Information Officer at North Country Healthcare, for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology, innovation, and strategy that keep healthcare moving forward in the North Country. Darrell shares his journey into healthcare IT leadership, what it takes to manage comple...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Nicole Gross, Philanthropy Coordinator at North Country Healthcare, for an energetic and inspiring conversation about joining a new organization, jumping into big projects, and finding your place in the community.   Nicole shares what it’s been like in her first nine months at NCH. From coordinating events and donor communica...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Mike Peterson, President and CEO of Androscoggin Valley Hospital, for an honest and insightful conversation about leadership, community, and what it means to guide a rural hospital in today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape.   Mike shares his journey into healthcare leadership, his approach to building trust and transparen...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Bernie Adams, Chief Quality Officer at North Country Healthcare, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver safe, reliable, and patient-centered care across a rural health system.   Bernie shares his journey into healthcare quality and why process improvement and teamwork are essential to both patient outcomes a...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , we sit down with Tonya St. Cyr , Director of Human Resources at North Country Healthcare, for a candid conversation about what it means to lead people-first work across a rural health system. Tonya shares her journey into healthcare HR, the importance of building a unified culture across affiliates, and how the One Team, One Mission philosoph...

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Locke, longtime home health nurse and leader at North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, to explore what it really means to deliver care across the backroads and small towns of northern New Hampshire.   Jessica shares stories from the field, reflects on the deeply personal relationships built through home care, and offers an inside look at the uniqu...

In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Traveled, Gavin and Ren discuss the shows conception and how it all came to be. They jump into their backgrounds and roles within NCH and the future of the show. Discussion involving the backbone of NCH and the direct links to the community, as well as a teaser for next weeks first FULL episode with special guest, Jessica Foster, Interim President of Nor...

In this teaser short, Gavin and Ren introduce the Concept of Rural Roots: A Road Less Traveled, a pdocast presented by North Country Healthcare