PHEC 481: Health Beyond Hospital Walls, With Monty Robertson, MHA

What happens when a plan to become a dentist turns into a career bringing 55 organizations together to improve health across an entire state? In this episode, Dr.

Huntley sits down with Monty Robertson, executive director of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina, who was born, raised, and educated in small-town South Carolina. Monty shares how a pivot into health administration and his time in a hospital clinic opened his eyes to everything that shapes our health outside the doctor's office.

He saw patients facing housing, transportation, and insurance challenges. Today he leads a partnership that includes hospitals, insurers, housing and education agencies, and companies like Boeing and Michelin, all working toward one shared goal.

You'll also hear why Monty sees physical and mental health as deeply connected, and why storytelling may be one of public health's most powerful tools. If you've ever wondered whether there's a place for you in public health, this conversation is a reminder that everyone has a role to play.

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