The One In Five

In this episode, host Adam Renshaw is joined by Dr. David Mark (CEO of One Health), Colette Mild (Executive VP at One Health), and Lander Cooney (Executive VP at One Health and former CEO at Community Health Partners) to discuss the key challenges facing healthcare organizations, particularly in rural areas, and how One Health is addressing them through their recent merger with Community Health Partners. 

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"I tell people if I can do it, anybody can do it. You know? I struggled with meth addiction for 35 years." - Lonnie

Lonnie's story is one of overcoming a decades-long battle with substance use, including multiple incarcerations, the loss of family, and hitting rock bottom. However, through a spiritual awakening in prison, renewed recovery efforts with the support of his partner Mandy, and his work as a peer support specialist, Lonn...

This episode continues the discussion on aging, with a focus on how behavioral health is connected to physical health as we get older. Host Adam Renshaw and Dr. Hansen explore the essential elements all humans need - water, nutrition, sleep, movement, and love - and how deficiencies in these areas can manifest as physical and mental health issues, especially for the elderly. 

 Main Topics Discussed: 

• The connection between beha...

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the concerning rise in teen vaping and e-cigarette use.

Tammy, a public health nurse and tobacco education specialist, discusses:

• The highly addictive and dangerous nature of nicotine
• The toxic ingredients found in e-cigarette aerosol
• The targeted marketing tactics used by the vaping industry to appeal to youth.

She shares alarming statistics on the skyrocketing...

Amanda Reininger shares her journey as a mother of a son with a rare heart condition, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and discusses the challenges and triumphs they faced as a family. 

Topics discussed: 

Amanda's son Everett's diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome during pregnancy and the emotional impact on the family. 

Details of the three open heart surgeries Everett underwent: Norwood, Fontan, and Glenn procedures. 

Cha...

In this episode of The One in Five host Adam Renshaw is joined by guests Melanie Frame, Chanda Richards, and Tammy Jo Douglass to discuss breast and cervical cancer screening and early detection. The guests share their experiences in public health and the Montana Cancer Control Program, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, early detection, and the support available to women facing cancer. 

Topics discussed: 

• Intro...

In this episode of The One In Five, host Adam Renshaw and guest Dr. Orin Hansen discuss common health issues related to aging, focusing on the brain, eyes, and ears. They delve into topics like brain health, dementia, strokes, eye issues like presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), and age-related hearing loss. The conversation also touches on the importance of preventive care, maintaining cognitive health, and the impact of soci...

Ty LaFountain shares his story of addiction, recovery, and becoming a behavioral health peer support specialist. He opens up about his journey, struggles, and triumphs in overcoming substance use disorder and mental health challenges.

Topics discussed: 

• Tyler's childhood, growing up with a mother with multiple sclerosis and an absent father with substance use issues.
• His introduction to substance use in a rough neighborhood and...

In this episode of The One In Five host Adam Renshaw interviews James Brown, a diabetic educator, about managing diabetes and preventing it. They discuss the impact of diabetes, the role of diet and exercise, and the importance of education and support in diabetes management. 

Topics discussed: 

• The impact of diabetes on the body, including energy levels, fat accumulation, autoimmune issues, and vascular damage 
• Types of diabet...

Join Dr. Orin Hansen and Adam in a captivating journey through the intricate world of aging, health, and wellness in this episode. At the heart of the discussion is the aging process and its profound impact on our bodies. 

Cardiovascular health: Dr. Hansen delves into the intricacies of blood flow, chronic wear and tear on vessels, and the effects of high blood pressure. With insights into exercise, stress, and heart health, they e...

In this episode, PJ Hill, a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health director, shares her inspiring journey from empathetic classmate to mental health professional.

The episode provides practical coping strategies after loss, emphasizing the complexity of grief and the importance of honesty, patience, and ongoing support like reminiscing, and creating new experiences. PJ and Adam explore grief during holidays and encou...

The use of Telehealth has been on the rise since 2020.

This episode offers us a sneak peek into the personal and professional journey of Sarah Compton, an expert in the field of Telehealth. Sarah discusses the critical role Telehealth has played during the pandemic and its potential future impact on primary care, giving us a glimpse of what healthcare could look like in the coming years.

But it's not just about understanding the in...

Megan grew up surrounded by drug and alcohol use and started using in her teenage years. This led to much heartache and pain.

These kinds of stories are all too familiar these days and don't typically have a happy ending.

Megan's story is both tragic and encouraging.

This is for all those who don't believe they can do it. For all those who are at the end and ready to give up. This story will give you the courage to keep fighting an...

There are many reasons why we talk ourselves out of seeing a Behavioral Health Provider or accessing therapy.

In this episode we talk about 5 of those reasons:

• The "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality
• The "can't speak about it cause it gives it power" mentality
• The "we take care of these issues within our own community" mentality
• "It's a small town and everyone knows everyone else's business"
• The idea that therapy or...

What is metabolic syndrome and how does it affect the body?

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that include:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• High blood sugar
• Excess body fat around the waist (apple and pear shaped bodies)

Having just one of these conditions doesn't necessarily mean you have metabolic syndrome but it could create a greater risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Dr. Hansen talks about how...

Tiffany Klein is Community Health Worker who recognized there was a need in her community for access to fresh vegetables and started a community garden outside the One Health clinic she works at.

Tiffany tells a great story about seeing a need and responding. With no background in gardening or nutrition she did some research and took action.

Please check out the Facebook group for pictures of what they are growing and updates on wh...

There are many wonderful things about living in rural America, there are also many challenges.

In this episode Adam talks to Mindy Jorgensen about the difficulty in providing behavioral health services in this context. From being spread out across a vast geography to limited cell phone and internet services to a stigma about the need for such care.

According to the National Institutes of Health, "there is a significant lack of acce...

Health care is becoming more and more complicated.

What happens to all the small community health centers that are serving rural and pioneer communities as the landscape becomes more complex? Most are doing great work but it is hard to sustain with limited staff and limited resources.

Listen in as Adam talks to two community health center CEO's about growing their organizations to meet the needs of their patients and how to scale w...

Have you ever heard the adage: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure?

Listen in as Adam and Dr. Hansen talk about the importance of primary care and preventive services. Here is some of what's covered:

• Establishing regular primary care with a trusted medical provider
• Cancer screenings
• Anxiety & depression screenings
• Immunizations
• Health counseling
• Chronic disease care

Preventive services may help prevent i...