237: A Conversation with Nikki King

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In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about the ‘Grow Program,’ a new program that is trauma-focused on children who are involved in a foster care system. Nikki King and her behavior health and addiction services team found that in treating substance abuse patients, they were actually treating trauma, realizing that the vast majority of patients they … Read More

236: A Conversation with Kyle Kellum

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In this week’s episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re having a conversation with Kyle Kellum, CEO of Cherry County Hospital, about what it takes to be a successful CEO and how “creating a psychologically safe environment” can allow individuals to become the best version of themselves. “Even when the pandemic is over, they’re going to continue to face the … Read More

235: A Conversation with Johnny Stephenson

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In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about how being self-aware and responding to failure can allow us to become successful leaders with Johnny Stephenson, Director of the Office of Strategic Analysis and Communication at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. “Resilience starts with, are we able to look at ourselves and honestly gauge what … Read More

234: A Conversation with Stacey Gabriel

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In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about careers in rural healthcare and the advantages of working in small-town hospitals in our conversation with Stacey Gabriel, CEO of Hocking Community Hospital. “Once you have the opportunity to show someone what it’s like to work in rural health care, and that passion of giving back to your community, … Read More

233: A Conversation with Jacy Warrell

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In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about some of the challenges rural Tennessee is facing and how rural health leaders there are dealing with those challenges. We’re also talking about building community and community relationships to create a culture of health and well-being in our conversation with Jacy Warrell, Executive Director of the Rural Health Association … Read More

232: A Conversation with Melanie Richburg

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In this episode or Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re having a conversation with Melanie Richburg, CEO of Lynn County Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital in Tahoka, TX. Tahoka is about 30 miles south of Lubbock in the Texas Panhandle. Tahoka is primarily a farming community including wind farms. “My definition of leadership is, ‘Did I HELP?’ Did I Heal? Did … Read More

231: A Conversation with Alan Morgan

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2021 with a conversation with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association. Alan shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has made an impact on rural health, the good and the bad, and talks about the opportunities the new year presents. “The pandemic really has been an accelerant for change.” ~Alan Morgan Alan Morgan … Read More

230: A Conversation with Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild

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In this final episode of 2020, we are honored to have Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild as a guest. Dr. Connie shares her perspective on several timely leadership topics: the impact of history on the future, purposeful futures, systems thinking, and leadership of the future. “My research on leaders repeatedly revealed one major finding; people are motivated by personal fulfillment and purpose.” … Read More

229: A Christmas Miracle Conversation with Dr. Mike Keegan

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In this special Christmas episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we’re talking about Christmas Miracles with Dr. Mike Keegan who shares two Christmas Miracle stories. “In my mind, it was miraculous that even after something so bad was happening, so many good things transpired thereafter.” ~James M. “Mike” Keegan, MD James M. Keegan, MD, is a KMA principal partner and infectious … Read More

228: A Conversation with Orion Falvey

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As a student at the University of Oregon’s Business School, Orion Falvey decided to participate in the ‘social business challenge’ with other students. It started with meeting with a team of 5 or 6 students who collaboratively worked on creating a business model that solved a local problem while simultaneously delivering a positive benefit to society. Those brainstorming sessions provided … Read More