Community Health Centers. Unfiltered.
Community Health Centers. Unfiltered. is the official podcast of Advocates for Community Health, where we dive deep into the policy, politics, and people shaping the future of America’s health care safety net.
Hosted by ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly, each episode strips away the jargon to deliver honest conversations with policymakers, community leaders, and health center champions on the frontlines. From Capitol Hill to local neighborhoods, we explore how community health centers are driving change, expanding access, and standing up for a healthier America.
If you care about the health of communities—and the policies and people that make it possible—this podcast is for you.
Community Health Centers. Unfiltered. is the official podcast of Advocates for Community Health, where we dive deep into the policy, politics, and people shaping the future of America’s health care safety net.
Hosted by ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly, each episode strips away the jargon to deliver honest conversations with policymakers, community leaders, and health center champions on the frontlines. From Capitol Hill to local neighborhoods, we explore how community health centers are driving change, expanding access, and standing up for a healthier America.
If you care about the health of communities—and the policies and people that make it possible—this podcast is for you.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
S1 E4: When Health and Homelessness Collide: Finding Real Solutions
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
When you can’t afford both rent and medicine, which do you choose? On Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Dr. Barbara DiPietro, Senior Director of Policy from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, joins us to talk about the consequences when homelessness, soaring housing costs, and healthcare challenges converge—and what’s at risk as safety net programs face deep cuts.
Monday Aug 18, 2025
S1 E3: Connecting the Dots Between Rural Health and Community Health Centers
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
How are health centers meeting the unique needs of rural communities? What challenges do they face—from workforce shortages to limited infrastructure—and what policy solutions are on the table? Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks to Health Care Strategist and Founder of the Rural Impact Michelle Rathman to connect the dots between place, access, and impact.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
S1 E2: Why 340B Matters More Than Ever for America’s Health Care Safety Net
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks with Elizabeth Lee, Managing Director of Continuum Health Group, about how the 340B program helps community health centers deliver affordable care—and why it’s at risk. A must-listen for anyone invested in health care access for all and America’s health care safety net.
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
What happens to community health centers when Medicaid funding is cut? In our very first episode of Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Advocates for Community Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly dives deep with policy experts, Stephanie Krenrich (ACH) and Margaret French (Venn Strategies), to unpack the real impact of Medicaid cuts—and what’s at stake for patients and communities across the country.
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
What happens to community health centers when Medicaid funding is cut? In our very first episode of Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Advocates for Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly dives deep with policy experts, Stephanie Krenrich (Advocates for Community Health) and Margaret French (Venn Strategies) to unpack the real impact of Medicaid cuts—and what’s at stake for patients and communities across the country.

