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The Bridge
The Bridge Podcast bridges the gaps between living in, understanding, and improving rural health across the Commonwealth!
In each episode, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of healthcare in rural Kentucky, with topics ranging from preventative care to the latest innovations in rural healthcare delivery. We talk to experts, frontline healthcare workers, and community members to shed light on the resilience and resourcefulness that define our communities.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a policymaker, or simply passionate about improving healthcare access in rural areas, this podcast is for you!
The Bridge is published through a joint effort of the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH). The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office.
The UK CERH, established in 1990, addresses health disparities in rural Kentucky
through health professionals’ education, health policy research, health care service, and
community engagement. The Center serves as the federally-designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health.
The KORH, established in 1991, is a federal-state partnership authorized by federal legislation. The mission of the KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to rural health services. The KORH assists clinicians, administrators, and consumers in finding ways to improve communications, finances, and access to quality health care while ensuring that funding agencies and policymakers are made aware of the needs of rural communities. The KORH receives support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The statements and opinions contained in The Bridge are not necessarily representative of the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies.
Episodes
13 episodes
The RISE of Rural Recovery
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 RI...
Highlighting the #PowerofRural at Ohio County Healthcare
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
How One Kentucky Camp is Restoring Hope–and Home–for Veterans
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 s...
One-Stop on The Bridge with EMS1's Rob Lawrence
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...
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Matters of the Heart (& Lung): A RURAL Health Study
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. Boo...
"Loanly" No More: Finding Community and Debt Relief in Rural Kentucky
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 pro...
Rural Health Unscripted: Stories from the 2024 RHC Summit
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 th...
Rural Resilience at Carroll County Memorial Hospital
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...
American Medical Association Plugging-in to Kentucky Telehealth
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 Gre...
Thinking outside the Exam Room Walls
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 a...
Providing a Bridge Between Primary and Emergency Care
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...
