Join host Leesa Boone as she welcomes Andy Couch, co-owner of Pioneer Family Medical in Nortonville, Kentucky, for an inspiring conversation about faith-based healthcare, rural medicine, and building a business with purpose.
In this episode, Andy shares the story behind Pioneer Family Medical, a family medicine and urgent care practice founded by his wife Amy, a nurse practitioner with 14 years of nursing experience including oncology. Discover how they’ve created a ministry-focused medical practice that serves Hopkins County with compassion, offering same-day appointments, ADHD evaluations, mental health counseling, and holistic care approaches.
Episode Highlights:
- The journey from Owensboro to Madisonville and starting a medical practice in rural Kentucky
- How Pioneer Family Medical integrates faith and prayer into patient care
- The importance of work-life balance and family values in business
- Navigating Kentucky’s new medical cannabis certification laws
- The power of community, collaboration over competition, and supporting local businesses
- Why rural medicine matters and the unique relationships it creates with patients
Whether you’re looking for healthcare options in Hopkins County or inspiration for running a purpose-driven business, this conversation offers valuable insights into what it means to truly serve your community.
Pioneer Family Medical is located in Nortonville, Kentucky, and serves patients from infancy through senior years with urgent care, family medicine, and psychiatric services.
Shop Local airs Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM on Nash 104.9 WTTL Radio
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