The Bridge

About 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.

Publisher

Kentucky Office of Rural Health

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2024

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   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 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 down with RISE Rural Project Manager and Apprenticeship Coordinator Josh Adams and Jordan Wincheste...

2. 

   19 Nov 2025

   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 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 patient experience to their Mobile Access Clinic, expanded behavioral health services, and forward-t...

3. 

   23 Oct 2025

   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 supporting veterans and community members facing houselessness, health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. We explore how Camp Graves' efforts and rural health initiatives, like Camp Rendezvous and Operation Wellness, are helping veterans find healin...

4. 

   16 May 2025

   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 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 challenges in the field to the bigger-picture thinking happening behind the scenes, this episode dives in...

5. 

   5 May 2025

   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. 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 the future of rural care. Follow the Kentucky leg of the RURAL Heart and Lung Study on Facebook...

6. 

   25 Mar 2025

   "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 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 Office of Rural Health (KORH) Rural Project Manager Janice Vance, hear real stories from an NHSC p...

7. 

   27 Feb 2025

   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 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 with a unique perspective on the challenges and innovations shaping rural health care today. Host Am...

8. 

   19 Nov 2024

   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 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 access hospital (CAH) back from the brink of closure to become a thriving community asset. With suc...

9. 

   30 Oct 2024

   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 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 make a difference, too.For more information about the AMA, go to AMA-Assn.org and visit their contact pag...

10. 

    3 Oct 2024

    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 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 taking us in the future, we cover it all and then some! For more info about the Kentucky Rural Telehealth S...

11. 

    26 Aug 2024

    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 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 straightforward.For more info about Boyle County EMS, contact Director Mike Rogers at mrogers@boylecountyky.g...

12. 

    11 Jul 2024

    Tech Empowerment in the Mountains

    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. Patrick Kitzman, ACAT Manager Keisha Wells, and ACAT Coordinator Crystal Hignite explain how the Center got started and what they see for the future. The statements and opinions in The Bridge do not necessarily represent the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office. "On Repeat" Music by: Bensound License code: JMCT6IEO8SA1C5SL

13. 

    13 May 2024

    Moore than a Clinic

    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 patients. The statements and opinions contained in The Bridge are not necessarily representative of the UK CERH, the KORH, its affiliates, or funding agencies. The Bridge is funded in part by federal grant funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Office. "On Repeat" Music by: Bensound License code: JMCT6IEO8SA1C5SL

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YouTube views

7,732,868

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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