In this episode of Core Conversations, host Natalie Baggio sits down with Andrea Baumann, Senior Director of Inpatient Care Services for Corewell Health South, to talk about cancer care services available right here in Southwest Michigan. Andrea discusses the importance of prevention and screenings, how early detection improves outcomes, and the role primary care providers play in helping patients stay on track with recommended screenings.

They also highlight the comprehensive cancer care available close to home, including multidisciplinary care teams, nurse navigators who guide patients through treatment, and services offered in St. Joseph and Niles. The conversation explores how personalized treatment options and advances in cancer care are helping improve patient experiences and outcomes across the region.