Episode 7: Improving Rural Healthcare

Across Oklahoma, families in rural communities are struggling to access the care they need — from finding a local doctor to keeping hospitals open. For too many, quality healthcare is hours away. As Gentner Drummond says, “This isn’t just a policy issue — it’s personal.”

In this episode, Gentner sits down with Brian Woodliff, President & CEO of Northeastern Health System, which operates hospitals across eastern Oklahoma — from Tahlequah to Sallisaw, Poteau, and Colgate. Over two decades, Woodliff has grown NHS from $30 million to $400 million in revenue, recruited 100+ physicians, and launched residency programs that are transforming rural medicine.

This episode highlights what’s working, what’s broken, and how bold leadership can rebuild healthcare access across rural Oklahoma.

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