ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:05 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563226 en-us © 2026 ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast yes 5d063ccb-c3ae-5c61-aa72-261bc01f8448 Telehealth ROCKS episodic false ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast explores school-based behavioral health and pediatric care through the lens of Telehealth ROCKS, a federally funded program partnering with local communities to address social determinants of health, support school-based services, and provide mentoring and training. Join us as we share insights from our network of partner organizations working toward a vision where every child and family have the resources and skills they need for success in school and in life. 


From community health workers to evidence-based practices, each episode brings together families, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to discuss innovative approaches to supporting children and families' wellbeing.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Education, Health, Pediatrics Telehealth ROCKS https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h6w15yifylsjjb7ld97ze0qa6qxd?.jpg ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast Every Day Counts: Jeff Pegues on Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism Every Day Counts: Jeff Pegues on Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism In this engaging episode, Jeff Pegues, Assistant Superintendent in Parsons, Kansas, shares practical insights and real-world experiences tackling chronic absenteeism and truancy. Blending strategy with empathy, Jeff explores how schools can better support students, families, and communities to improve attendance and long-term success for every learner.

]]> In this engaging episode, Jeff Pegues, Assistant Superintendent in Parsons, Kansas, shares practical insights and real-world experiences tackling chronic absenteeism and truancy. Blending strategy with empathy, Jeff explores how schools can better support students, families, and communities to improve attendance and long-term success for every learner.

]]> Telehealth ROCKS Buzzsprout-19137450 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1799 full false Kids, Screens & Mental Wellness in a Digital World Kids, Screens & Mental Wellness in a Digital World Host Julie welcomes Trish Backman, School Mental Health Coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a conversation about children, screen time, and mental wellness. Drawing on her experience as both a professional and a parent, Trish explores how screen use can affect kids' social and emotional development. She shares practical strategies for families and highlights encouraging success stories from schools taking bold steps to reclaim real human connection — reminding listeners that change starts with one conversation at a time. 

]]> Host Julie welcomes Trish Backman, School Mental Health Coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a conversation about children, screen time, and mental wellness. Drawing on her experience as both a professional and a parent, Trish explores how screen use can affect kids' social and emotional development. She shares practical strategies for families and highlights encouraging success stories from schools taking bold steps to reclaim real human connection — reminding listeners that change starts with one conversation at a time. 

]]> Telehealth ROCKS Buzzsprout-18908362 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3286 1 2 full false Building Bridges: The School-Based Community Health Worker Model Building Bridges: The School-Based Community Health Worker Model In this episode, host and Telehealth ROCKS Communications Specialist Julie Freijat sits down with Program Manager Chase Koob to explore the transformative role of school-based community health workers (SB-CHWs) in addressing student and family wellbeing. Chase explains how CHWs serve as trusted bridges between communities and health systems.

This episode covers the elements involved in the Telehealth ROCKS SB-CHW model, from thoughtful recruitment that prioritizes community connection to the importance of ongoing training and institutional support. Chase shares how CHWs address social determinants of health that directly impact learning, from housing to healthcare.

]]> In this episode, host and Telehealth ROCKS Communications Specialist Julie Freijat sits down with Program Manager Chase Koob to explore the transformative role of school-based community health workers (SB-CHWs) in addressing student and family wellbeing. Chase explains how CHWs serve as trusted bridges between communities and health systems.

This episode covers the elements involved in the Telehealth ROCKS SB-CHW model, from thoughtful recruitment that prioritizes community connection to the importance of ongoing training and institutional support. Chase shares how CHWs address social determinants of health that directly impact learning, from housing to healthcare.

]]> Telehealth ROCKS Buzzsprout-18482227 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 1694 1 1 full false