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Around the Bend

Hosted by The University of Kansas Health System · health · EN · 56 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System is your opportunity to learn more about the people, services and happenings at the health system in Great Bend. We take a close look at how the community and health system support one another. Local listeners can catch the monthly radio show at 8:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday each month on KVGB 1590 AM or 95.5 FM.

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

41%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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What is Around the Bend about?

Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System is your opportunity to learn more about the people, services and happenings at the health system in Great Bend. We take a close look at how the community and health system support one another. Local listeners can catch the monthly radio show at 8:30 a.m.

What has Around the Bend covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Physical Therapy Services" (1 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Speech Language Pathology Services" (1 July 2026, 23 minutes), and "Importance of Providing Women's Health and Obstetric Care in Our Rural Community" (1 June 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does Around the Bend publish?

Around the Bend publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 56 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Around the Bend?

Booking probability for Around the Bend is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Around the Bend requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Around the Bend's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Around the Bend?

The strongest fits for Around the Bend are Hospitals. Around the Bend has a health audience.

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Around the Bend is a health show with 56 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Around the Bend

    Physical Therapy Services

    Oct 1, 202623 min

    Melanie Schroeter, DPT, physical therapist, and Brik Thompson, DPT, lead rehabilitation services therapist, join John Worden, Great Bend Campus CEO, on the September episode of Around the Bend with The University of...

  • Around the Bend

    Speech Language Pathology Services

    Jul 1, 202623 min

    Peyton Zink, CCC-SLP, and Emma Biltoft, CCC-SLP, join John Worden, Great Bend Campus CEO, on the June episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, to discuss the importance of speech and...

  • Around the Bend

    Importance of Providing Women's Health and Obstetric Care in Our Rural Community

    Jun 1, 202622 min

    On the May episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, John Worden, Great Bend Campus CEO, and Haley Gleason, APRN-BC, discuss the importance of providing women's health and obstetric care in...

  • Around the Bend

    Maintaining the Facilities in Great Bend

    Apr 30, 202621 min

    Adam Blankenship, maintenance manager for the health system in Great Bend, joins John Worden, Great Bend Campus CEO, on the April episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System. They discuss how...

  • Around the Bend

    Special Nursing Team

    Apr 1, 202621 min

    The March episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System features Brooke Bachar, RN, and Paige Nordman, PharmD, as well as John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator. Brooke is a unit...

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  • Around the Bend

    The Critical Role of Nurses

    Mar 2, 202622 minS1

    Julie Ward, RN, MSN, director of nursing, joins John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, on the February episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System. They discuss the critical role of...

  • Around the Bend

    Importance of Physical Therapy Treatments and Care

    Feb 2, 202621 minS1

    Jake Thompson, DPT, manager of rehabilitation, facilities and nutrition, and Brik Thompson, DPT, physical therapist, join John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, on the January episode of Around the Bend with The...

  • Around the Bend

    The Patient and Family Advisory Council

    Jan 5, 202621 minS1

    Lindsey Schartz, RN, BSN, perioperative unit coordinator, and Bob Suelter, retired attorney and community member of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), join John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, on...

  • Around the Bend

    Minimally Invasive Surgery and Radiology

    Dec 1, 202522 min

    Jessica Pries, MD, general surgery, and Glenda Holzman, MD, radiology, join John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, on the November episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Pries...

  • Around the Bend

    Breast Cancer

    Nov 1, 202523 minS1

    The October episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System focuses on topics related to breast cancer and features Micca Schneider, MD, and Shannon Deines, MPS, RT, joining John Worden, Great...

  • Episode #44

    The Role of a Hospitalist

    Oct 1, 202520 minS1

    Amir Naderi, MD, hospitalist and board-certified internal medicine specialist, joins John Worden on the September episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System. They discuss what the role of a...

  • Episode #43

    Mid-Year Update from John Worden, Great Bend Campus Administrator

    Sep 3, 202523 minS1

    On the August episode of Around the Bend at The University of Kansas Health System, John Worden, PharmD, Great Bend Campus administrator, discusses how quality and service drive everything each member of the staff does...

  • Episode #42

    Labor and Delivery

    Aug 4, 202520 minS1

    On the July episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, Miranda Brown, RN, nurse manager for labor and delivery, joins John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator. They discuss topics...

  • Episode #41

    Emergent Care Versus Urgent Care

    Jul 1, 202522 minS1

    On the June 2025 episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, is joined by Kimberly Clarke, RN, certified emergency nurse and Emergency Department...

  • Episode #40

    The Intersection of Technology and Healthcare

    Jun 2, 202521 minS1

    In this episode of Around the Bend learn more about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Jenice Williams, RN, BSN and regional director for clinical informatics, joins John Worden, PharmD and Great Bend Campus...

  • Episode #39

    Speech and Language Therapy for Children and Adults

    May 1, 202521 minS1

    On the April episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, Katie Patterson, CCC-SLP, and Emma Biltoft, CCC-SLP, join John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, to discuss the growth of...

  • Episode #38

    Obstetrics Care

    Apr 2, 202525 minS1

    Micca Schneider, MD, and Annie Dagg, MD, join John Worden, PharmD and Great Bend Campus administrator on the March episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System. They discuss the high-quality...

  • Episode #37

    Musculoskeletal Care in Great Bend with Tom Dagg, MD

    Mar 3, 202526 minS1

    On the February 2025 episode of The University of Kansas Health System's Around the Bend, Tom Dagg, MD, family medicine and sports medicine, and Jonathan Pike, MD, family medicine and obstetrics, join John Worden...

  • Episode #36

    Learn About Talent Acquisition Plus Job Interview Advice

    Jan 31, 202524 minS1

    In the January episode of Around the Bend with The University of Kansas Health System, Jenna Daily, talent acquisition consultant, joins John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator. They discuss the importance of...

  • Episode #36

    The Importance of the Vizient Recognition

    Dec 31, 202424 minS1

    Julie Ward, RN, MSN, director of nursing in Great Bend, joins John Worden, Great Bend Campus administrator, on the December episode of Around the Bend. They discuss Ward's role as director of nursing and the...

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