Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled

North Country Healthcare’s podcast, "Rural Roots," explores the people and teams that make NCH a cornerstone of care in our region. Each episode dives into the work, impact, and collaboration across NCH affiliates- WMC, AVH, UCVH, and NCHHHA. From IT to nursing, we celebrate the contributions of every team member and share insights on how we can work together to better serve our communities. Tune in for stories that strengthen our bond and enhance our care. Because when we understand each other, we work better together.

Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled is a business podcast hosted by North Country Healthcare, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

North Country Healthcare hosts Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled Presented by NCH- Episode 1

  Aug 12, 20267 minS3

  Season Three of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled is here, and Ren and Gavin are easing back behind the microphones after a little summer break. In this short season opener, they catch upn life outside of work, from new homes and family traditions to doctoral studies, college tours, new babies, and the reminder that sometimes stepping away is part of doing good work. They also reflect on how much can change as our lives and careers unfold, including a few of the jobs they were convinced they would have when they were teenagers. Then, they look ahead to what is coming this season: more conversations with the people who make rural healthcare work, community partners from across the North Country, new topics, a few different episode formats, and even some guest hosts joining the journey. It is a quick welcome back, a glimpse of what is ahead, and the start of another season exploring the people, places, and unexpected paths that shape healthcare in the North Country.

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  Episode #19

  Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled Presented by NCH- Episode 21

  Jun 26, 202650 minS2

  In the Season 2 finale of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , Ren and Gavin revisit some of their favorite moments from a season centered on collaboration, community, and the realities of rural healthcare. Through a collection of memorable clips, the episode explores what it means to work together across teams and organizations, support the people delivering care, listen closely to the communities we serve, and face the challenges of rural healthcare with honesty, creativity, and commitment. It is a look back at the conversations that made Season 2 meaningful, along with a few moments that reminded us why the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself.

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  Episode #19

  Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled Presented by NCH- Episode 20

  Jun 17, 202630 minS2

  In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, Ren and Gavin sit down with Angie Schierer, President of Ambulatory Operations at North Country Healthcare, to explore the often unseen side of healthcare that happens long before a patient ever walks through a hospital door. Angie shares her journey into healthcare leadership and offers an inside look at the role ambulatory services play in keeping rural communities healthy. Together, they discuss access to care, the importance of prevention and primary care, and the unique challenges rural patients face when transportation, distance, and provider shortages become barriers to getting the care they need. The conversation also explores leadership, innovation, and what it takes to build systems that work for both patients and healthcare teams. Along the way, Angie reflects on lessons learned throughout her career, the value of listening, and the opportunities she sees for the future of rural healthcare. From community health to healthcare access, this episode is a reminder that some of the most important care happens outside the walls of a hospital, and that strong rural healthcare starts with meeting people where they are. #RuralRootsPodcast #RuralHealthcare #NorthCountryHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #CommunityHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthcareAccess #AmbulatoryCare #RuralMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #OneTeamOneMission

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  Episode #20

  Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled Presented by NCH: Episode 19

  Jun 10, 202637 minS2

  In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled , Ren and Gavin sit down with Natalie Valliere, RN, CLC, C-NPT, Nurse Manager of the Valley Birthplace at Androscoggin Valley Hospital. Natalie shares what personalized, family-centered maternity care looks like in a rural hospital setting, and how her team supports families through one of life’s most meaningful transitions. From private labor and delivery suites to lactation support, wireless fetal monitoring, nitrous for pain management, and the small comforts that help families feel more at home, the Valley Birthplace is designed around safety, connection, and individualized care. Together, they also explore AVH’s use of the TeamBirth model, an evidence-based approach that strengthens communication, shared decision-making, and trust between birthing parents, support people, nurses, and providers. Natalie reflects on why feeling heard matters so deeply during childbirth, how rural maternity care is rooted in relationships, and what it means to care for families close to home. From first contractions to first memories, Natalie and the Valley Birthplace team are helping families feel supported, informed, and cared for every step of the way.

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  Episode #17

  Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled Presented by NCH- Episode 18

  Jun 3, 202649 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, Ren and Gavin sit down with Erica Hoyt, Medical Staff Coordinator at North Country Healthcare, whose work supports the behind-the-scenes processes that help keep rural healthcare safe, organized, and ready for patient care.</p><p><br></p><p>Erica shares what credentialing really involves, why trust and confidentiality are central to the work, and how careful coordination helps ensure that medical staff are prepared to serve patients across the North Country.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation also reflects on the value of work that is not always...

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