Podcasts
Training Tomorrow’s Healers – Dr. Ted Epperly on FQHCs, Residencies & System Reform
Dr. Ted Epperly, a national leader in family medicine and graduate medical education, joins us to share his extensive experience running teaching health centers. As CEO of Full Circle Health, he oversees nine FQHC clinics and multiple residency and fellowship programs. He discusses the importance of training physicians in community-based settings, Idaho’s GME development plan, and his book Fractured: America’s Broken Health Care System and What Must Be Done to Heal It. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of healthcare education and reform.
Leading with Purpose – Janelle Dunn’s Rise from Humble Beginnings to CEO.
In this inspiring episode of The Link Podcast, Janelle Dunn shares her remarkable journey from a childhood in New Orleans to leading one of Central Florida’s key healthcare organizations. Janelle’s career began in finance, but her calling led her to healthcare, where she rose from center manager to CEO. She opens up about how the loss of her mother fueled her passion for wellness and service, and reflects on the critical role of community partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is full of powerful insights on resilience, leadership, and staying rooted in the communities we serve.
From CFO to CEO – Steve Clark on Leadership and Financial Stewardship in FQHCs
Steve Clark shares his unique journey from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer at Valley View Health. With a background in accounting and decades of experience in FQHC leadership, Steve reflects on the skills and mindset shift required to move from financial oversight to executive leadership. He also offers practical insight into managing growth, maintaining financial health, and staying true to mission-driven care in rural communities.
Operations that Empower – Jodi Joyce on Running a High-Performing Community Clinic
With a laser focus on clinic operations, Jodi Joyce shares what it takes to lead a high-functioning FQHC in today’s complex healthcare environment. As CEO of Unity Care NW, she discusses operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and the importance of aligning systems with mission. This episode is packed with practical insights for operational leaders and clinic administrators looking to elevate their impact.
Serving the Unsheltered – Rhonda Hauff on Innovation in Homeless Health Services
Rhonda Hauff is a pioneer in integrated care and expanded services for vulnerable populations. As CEO of Yakima Neighborhood Health Services and past Chair of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Rhonda shares how her team addresses housing insecurity, integrates behavioral health, and builds trust with those often left behind. A powerful conversation about innovation, equity, and leading with compassion.
From the Orchards to the C-Suite – Peter Theobald’s Community-Driven Leadership Journey
Peter Theobald’s path to leadership is rooted in lived experience. From working in the orchards as a community outreach worker to becoming CEO of the very clinic he once used as a patient, Peter offers a powerful example of community-anchored leadership. He shares stories of advocacy, the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare, and what it means to lead with deep personal connection to the community served.
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