This episode of the One in Five podcast is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, recovery, and the transformative impact of community support. Listeners will be taken on a journey with Megan Dobbs, a mother who has faced immense challenges with substance use, and Child Protective Services, but has emerged stronger than ever with the help of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and peer support specialists.

For those already familiar with Megan's story, this episode serves as a redux, revisiting the key moments and milestones in her path to wholeness. But for new listeners, this will be a captivating introduction to Megan's story - a story that exemplifies the importance of wraparound services, the power of peer support, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Through Megan's honest and vulnerable account, as well as the insights provided by her care coordinator Chelsea and peer support specialist Ty, this episode offers a unique and impactful perspective on the realities of substance use, recovery, and the vital role that community-based interventions can play in supporting families.

Whether you're a returning listener or experiencing Megan's story for the first time, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and hopeful about the possibilities for healing and growth, even in the face of the most daunting challenges.

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.

Main Topics Discussed:

• Challenges patients face in navigating the healthcare system, especially in rural areas
• The shift from fee-for-service to value-based care models, and the implications for providers and patients
• The impact of rising business costs on healthcare organizations, including inflation, Medicaid unwinding, and technology/cybersecurity expenses
• Differences in local economies and demographics across One Health's service area, and how that affects service delivery

One Health is a 501(c)(3) designated, nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

We appreciate the support of many local donors to continue meeting the increasing needs in the communities we serve. If you would like to donate to support One Health's mission of providing quality accessible healthcare for the whole community please CLICK HERE. Your donation is tax deductible.

"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, Lonnie has found purpose and fulfillment in helping others on their own recovery journeys. His story provides hope and inspiration that recovery is possible, even after experiencing the darkest of circumstances.

Here is some of what Adam and Lonnie discuss:

• Addiction is powerful and relentless, but recovery is possible, even after years of struggle
• The power of faith and community can be transformative in the journey of recovery
• Perseverance and the willingness to get back up after setbacks are crucial for long-term success
• Sharing one's story and using lived experience to support others can be incredibly meaningful and impactful

Lonnie's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith.