Michelle Rathman

Send a text Join us as we interview Michelle Rathman. Michelle founded Impact! Communications, Inc., in 1989. For over 30 years, Impact! has provided a broad range of strategic advisory, decision support, communications, and creative solutions to healthcare organizations, including urban and rural hospitals, health clinics, and community health centers. Michelle and her team bring experience and expertise that has helped several rural hospitals gain public support to invest millions into much-needed facility improvements while designing and implementing patient and staff recruitment and retention programs. Beyond bricks and mortar, Impact! is focused on helping rural hospitals and health organizations reverse their outmigration, increase utilization of local care, and position rural hospitals and health systems to thrive through effective community engagement and partnerships. Michelle is also a long-standing member of the National Rural Health Association, including serving on its Policy Congress, and has worked with the National Rural Health Resource Center, National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network, and for eight years, worked with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to help transform National Rural Health Day from a moment to a movement. Finally, Michelle is also a passionate podcaster, launching The Rural Impact in 2023 - where she works to connect the dots between policy and rural everything. Connect with Melissa @ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagwilson/ Connect with Billy @ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billydexter/ Connect with John @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-st-augustine-1b3192/

Welcome to a compelling new episode of The Hot Dish, where today's discussion magnifies the vital role of rural America in our nation’s fabric and the pressing issues it faces. Our hosts, Heidi and Joel Heitkamp, along with our distinguished guests, delve into topics that resonate deeply with our theme of engaging actively and voting FOR solutions. Michelle Rathman, a renowned rural health strategist, discusses her dedication to improving healthcare in rural communities. From tackling healthcare workforce shortages to boosting technology and funding for rural healthcare initiatives, Michelle's insights provide a blueprint for revitalizing health services and extending life expectancy in these critical areas. You can hear Michelle's podcast, The Rural Impact , wherever you get your podcasts. Then, we shift gears to hear from Adam Frisch, a congressional candidate with deep roots in the diverse rural landscape of Colorado's third district. Adam shares his journey from a city council person to a congressional hopeful, emphasizing the importance of representing local interests over national debates. From energy and agriculture to the challenges of local politics, they encourage an informed and proactive approach to voting that supports forward-thinking and community-focused leadership. Make sure to tune into this insightful exploration of policy, leadership, and the pivotal impact of rural America on the national stage. Join us on The Hot Dish, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.com and register for the upcoming Rural Progress Summit virtual event in June at https://onecountryproject.com/rural-progress-summit-2024. (00:00) - - Introduction (03:09) - - Michelle Rathman, host of The Rural Impact podcast, discusses rural health issues (09:05) - - Heidi interviews Adam Frisch, candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District (24:30) - - Heidi and Joel discuss motherhood and rural progression (30:35) - - Heidi and Joel discuss Rural Progress Summit virtual event (34:15) - - Conclusion