The Bridge

Across rural Kentucky, a new workforce is rising to support families affected by substance use disorder. In this episode of The Bridge , host Amelia Holliday explores the RISE program at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health —an innovative training initiative designed to strengthen support for individuals and families impacted by opioid and substance use disorders (OUD and SUD). Amelia sits...

Rural health care thrives when communities lead with heart, innovation, and a commitment to their neighbors. In this episode of The Bridge , host Amelia Holliday heads to Western Kentucky to shine a light on Ohio County Healthcare , Kentucky’s 2025 Community Star Award recipient, in honor of National Rural Health Day . We take a closer look at what sets OCH apart, from their nationally recognized...

What does rural health look like for veterans—and how can communities come together to meet their needs? In this episode of The Bridge , host Amelia Holliday visits Camp Graves in Graves County, KY, to learn how this unique program is supporting veterans and community members facing houselessness, health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. We explore how Camp Graves' efforts and...

In this special crossover episode of The Bridge Podcast and EMS One-Stop , we’re teaming up to talk leadership, legacy, and the future of EMS. Host Amelia Holliday, EMS One-Stop host Rob Lawrence (EMS1), and KORH EMS Specialist Scott Helle join forces to explore how Kentucky is investing in the next generation of EMS leaders through the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy. From the day-to-day challeng...

What do heart and lung health look like in rural America—and how do we study it? In this episode of The Bridge , host Amelia Holliday talks with Dr. Stephanie D. Boone, MPH , from the RURAL Heart and Lung Study to explore their work across the South and Appalachia. Learn how this ambitious study is shining a light on the unique health challenges rural communities face—and what it could mean for th...

Student debt shouldn’t stand in the way of quality health care for rural communities. In this episode of The Bridge , we explore how the Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) help providers pay off debt while committing to serve where they’re needed most.  Join host Amelia Holliday as we dive into the impact of these programs with Kentucky Offic...

The Bridge Podcast is back—straight from the 2024 Rural Health Clinic Summit! RHCs are more than just providers—they’re pillars of their communities, ensuring access to essential care where it’s needed most. In anticipation of the 2025 RHC Summit (scheduled for August 14&15 in Lexington, Ky.), this special episode brings you conversations with four incredible speakers from the summit, each wit...

The Bridge Podcast is back, where stories of survival and revival take center stage! Today, we’re talking about a small town hospital with a big heart—Carroll County Memorial Hospital (CCMH)—a lifeline that almost slipped away but found its way back through sheer determination.   Host Amelia Holliday talks with CCMH CEO Kim Haverly about how she and her staff were able to bring this critical acces...

We're back and chatting with special guest American Medical Association (AMA) President-Elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD! Host Amelia Holliday talks more rural telehealth as we return to the 2024 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in Bowling Green, Ky., where Dr. Mukkamala spoke on advocacy for telehealth. We get into how telehealth has improved rural lives and how YOU can have your voice heard to mak...

Welcome back for another episode of The Bridge Podcast, where we're talking all things WiFi and wellness! Host Amelia Holliday talks all things rural telehealth with UK TeleCare Director Rob Sprang and UK CERH Director Dr. Fran Feltner as they prepare for the 2024 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in Bowling Green, Ky. From how telehealth got its start in the Bluegrass State to where it's...

Welcome back for another episode of The Bridge Podcast! Host Amelia Holliday talks with the folks at Boyle County EMS in Danville, KY, about a new grant-funded initiative the service is implementing centered on community paramedicine and how to better help their community. EMS Director Mike Rogers and his team explain the challenges of being the first to a scene where things are rarely straightfor...

We're back and letting the cat out of the bag — the ACAT, that is! Host Amelia Holliday talks with staff at the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology (ACAT) in Hazard, Ky., about providing assistive technology (AT) demonstrations and consultation, a short-term AT loan locker, maker space, workforce training, and refurbishing used tech for those in need in the mountains. ACAT Director Dr...

Join us for our inaugural episode of The Bridge Podcast ! Host Amelia Holliday talks with Mike and Tanya Moore of Moore Care Clinic, a rural health clinic (RHC) in Beattyville, Ky., about why it decided to become a community-focused clinic and how it approached the process of RHC designation. We also delve into the Clinic's holistic and whole-body approach to all aspects of medicine for its p...