Breaking Barriers in Rural Health

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Breaking Barriers in Rural Health

Breaking Barriers in Rural Health is a limited series podcast that shares what is working in rural health care and mental health services and discussing ways to replicate these successes. We're also shining sunlight where it is needed by identifying breakdowns and gaps in care. Ultimately, we aim to improve the health and wellbeing of our rural health care communities and anyone listening in on this podcast.

Episodes

  1. OCT 7

    Improving Emotional and Social Well-Being with Childhood Mental Health Consultations

    In this episode, we sit with Flora McCormick and learn about Project Launch and early childhood mental health consultations (ECMHCs), and how they are combatting the social isolation of the pandemic to provide the best possible social and emotional well-being for our children. We also learn about the value of emotional intelligence at a young age and how ECMHCs are helping bolster the skills and tools of parents, caregivers and early childhood educators, so they can best support children in t...

    24 min

  2. JUN 3

    Reducing Teen Suicide with Peer Prevention

    We speak with teachers, middle school and high school students from Lockwood, Montana, about how Hope Squad has empowered them to take a more proactive role in preventing suicide in their schools. Learn how education, training and open discussions have connected students and adults to reduce the stigma around mental health issues, talking about suicide and seeking professional help when needed.

    20 min

  3. FEB 5

    Uniting Communities to Support Counter Drug Efforts

    In this episode, our guests Capt. Kimberly Westfall and Tech Sgt. Elijah Gutierrez of the Alaska National Guard’s Counter Drug Support Program explain that, while vulnerabilities often exist in rural drug treatment and harm reduction, a number of support factors unique to rural life also exist. Learn how the Alaska National Guard’s Counterdrug Advisory Council has recently received national recognition for their work using these support factors to reduce stigma, increase access to harm reduct...

    33 min

  4. JAN 8

    Connecting Social Services to Improve Harm Reduction

    We talk with Dr. Sarah Spencer and Annette Hubbard of the Ninilchik Traditional Council to discuss how connecting social services like Child Protective Services, local food banks, police and sheriff departments with each other can lead to warm handoffs and improved outcomes for those struggling with substance use disorder. Learn how syringe access programs, open and honest conversations about recovery and medication-assisted treatment can significantly reduce the risk of overdose death, the l...

    42 min

  5. 09/19/2023

    Incentivizing Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder

    We talk with Tammera Nauts from the Montana Primary Care Association about how Montana is one of only three states to implement a contingency management program for stimulant use disorder. Called Treatment of Users of Stimulants, or TRUST, this revolutionary program provides a scaling reward to those seeking treatment for the use of stimulants like methamphetamines. Those who wish to learn more about or implement this program within their facilities can learn more at https://www.mtpca.or...

    22 min

  6. 07/03/2023

    Transforming Loss into Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths

    We talk with Alaska itinerant public health nurses Denise Damewood and Claire Geldhof about Project Gabe, an effort stemmed in saving lives from opioid abuse and overdoses through the right tools, education and partnerships. Learn how any community can take and adapt Project Gabe to tackle stigma around substance use disorder, educate communities about naloxone and other life-saving tactics and work together to prevent opioid overdose deaths.

    44 min

  7. 06/19/2023

    Treating SUD via Telehealth During the Pandemic

    We talk with Dr. Robert Sise and Dr. Ty Reidenbaugh, co-founders of nonprofit 406 Recovery, as well as Tammera Nauts from the Montana Primary Care Association about the use of telehealth services to increase access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and mental health services. With changes to telehealth prescribing practices approaching next year, we learn how 406 Recovery is meeting patients where they are in their recovery journey.

    25 min

  8. 06/05/2023

    Finding Healing in Community and Culture

    We talk with community and criminal justice advocate, human trafficking survivor and Blackfeet Tribal member Lea Wetzel, who shares her experiences in making her voice heard. Through her personal and professional paths, Lea now wears many hats, supporting Montana’s drop-in centers that support people struggling with mental illness, substance use and/or homelessness; promoting “culture is prevention” among minority groups and more. We find out what community resources are key in forging healin...

    20 min

  9. 05/22/2023

    Addressing OUD Stigma in Rural Emergency Departments

    We talk with staff from St. James Healthcare, an acute-care hospital in southwest Montana, and Tammera Nauts from the Montana Primary Care Association about how the emergency department at St. James approaches patients experiencing opiate addiction or overdose. Part of a statewide program to better respond to and treat opioid use disorder (OUD), learn how St. James is helping lead the way in reducing the stigma around OUD in rural health care.

    34 min
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Breaking Barriers in Rural Health is a limited series podcast that shares what is working in rural health care and mental health services and discussing ways to replicate these successes. We're also shining sunlight where it is needed by identifying breakdowns and gaps in care. Ultimately, we aim to improve the health and wellbeing of our rural health care communities and anyone listening in on this podcast.

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