In the kickoff to Series 3 of Core Conversations, the mic is flipped as Sarah Cavanaugh sits down with Corewell Health President Natalie Baggio to discuss the future of health care careers in Southwest Michigan. Together, they explore how career pathway and pipeline programs are helping address workforce shortages by creating new opportunities for students, team members, and community members to pursue meaningful careers in health care.

Natalie also shares how these innovative programs are already making an impact by strengthening the local workforce, improving access to care, and retaining talented health care professionals in Southwest Michigan. You’ll also get a preview of what's ahead this season as you'll hear inspiring stories from people whose lives and careers have been transformed through these programs.

In the kickoff to Series 3 of&nbsp;Core Conversations, the mic is flipped as Sarah Cavanaugh sits down with Corewell Health President Natalie Baggio to discuss the future of health care careers in Southwest Michigan. Together, they explore how career pathway and pipeline programs are helping address workforce shortages by creating new opportunities for students, team members, and community members to pursue meaningful careers in health care.
Natalie also shares how these innovative programs are already making an impact by strengthening the local workforce, improving access to care, and retaining talented health care professionals in Southwest Michigan. You&rsquo;ll also get a preview of what's ahead this season as you'll hear inspiring stories from people whose lives and careers have been transformed through these programs.

Hosted by Natalie Baggio, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an accomplished health care executive and clinician, Core Conversations dives deep into the heart of health care, exploring the people, ideas, and innovations that shape how we care for our communities. Each episode features meaningful conversations with experts, caregivers, and community partners who are driving change across the industry. Drawing on her extensive experience in both clinical and executive leadership, Natalie brings a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between complex medical topics and everyday well-being, always finding the human side at the heart of every story. Whether you work in health care or simply want to take better care of yourself and your family, Core Conversations will leave you informed, inspired, and connected.

Hosted by Natalie Baggio, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an accomplished health care executive and clinician, Core Conversations dives deep into the heart of health care, exploring the people, ideas, and innovations that shape how we care for our communities. Each episode features meaningful conversations with experts, caregivers, and community partners who are driving change across the industry. Drawing on her extensive experience in both clinical and executive leadership, Natalie brings a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between complex medical topics and everyday well-being, always finding the human side at the heart of every story. Whether you work in health care or simply want to take better care of yourself and your family, Core Conversations will leave you informed, inspired, and connected.

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Core Conversations - Episode 24 – Building the Future of Health Care for July 6

In Part Two of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, continue sharing the story of his recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident.

Lorraine reflects on the uncertainty of those first days, the emotional reactions from health care professionals who saw Lincoln walking and talking again, and the coordinated care he received across Corewell Health in Southwest and West Michigan. Lincoln's recovery continued through rehabilitation and weeks of speech, memory and neurotherapy.

They also share the important roles two Good Samaritans, a 911 dispatcher, first responders and health care teams played in Lincoln's survival and recovery.

Just six weeks after the accident, Lincoln was able to leave for his study-abroad experience, an outcome that once seemed far from certain.

Hear Lincoln and Lorraine reflect on the people who helped save his life, the care that helped him recover and the gratitude their family carries with them today.

In Part Two of this episode of&nbsp;Core Conversations with&nbsp;Natalie Baggio, Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, continue sharing the story of his recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident.
Lorraine reflects on the uncertainty of those first days, the emotional reactions from health care professionals who saw Lincoln walking and talking again, and the coordinated care he received across Corewell Health in Southwest and West Michigan. Lincoln's recovery continued through rehabilitation and weeks of speech, memory and neurotherapy.
They also share the important roles two Good Samaritans, a 911 dispatcher, first responders and health care teams played in Lincoln's survival and recovery.
Just six weeks after the accident, Lincoln was able to leave for his study-abroad experience, an outcome that once seemed far from certain.
Hear Lincoln and Lorraine reflect on the people who helped save his life, the care that helped him recover and the gratitude their family carries with them today.

Core Conversations - Episode 32, Part Two – Lincoln White-Day

What started as an afternoon of sailing turned into a life-threatening emergency for Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day.

In Part One of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, share the story of a severe electrical accident that left Lincoln fighting for his life. After a sailboat mast came into contact with power lines, bystanders performed CPR until emergency crews arrived. Lincoln was taken to Corewell Health in St. Joseph before being airlifted to Grand Rapids for intensive burn care.

Lincoln talks about what he remembers from the accident, the injuries he experienced and the care that helped him make a remarkable recovery. Just six weeks later, he traveled to Morocco for a study-abroad experience.

Hear Lincoln reflect on the accident, his recovery and the healthcare teams who helped him get back to feeling like himself.

What started as an afternoon of sailing turned into a life-threatening emergency for Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day.
In Part One of this episode of&nbsp;Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, share the story of a severe electrical accident that left Lincoln fighting for his life. After a sailboat mast came into contact with power lines, bystanders performed CPR until emergency crews arrived. Lincoln was taken to Corewell Health in St. Joseph before being airlifted to Grand Rapids for intensive burn care.
Lincoln talks about what he remembers from the accident, the injuries he experienced and the care that helped him make a remarkable recovery. Just six weeks later, he traveled to Morocco for a study-abroad experience.
Hear Lincoln reflect on the accident, his recovery and the healthcare teams who helped him get back to feeling like himself.

Core Conversations - Episode 31, Part One – Lincoln White-Day

In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio sits down with Dr. Ron Siegel, Medical Director of House Calls, and Maggie Lewis, House Calls Coordinator, to discuss how the House Calls program brings compassionate, personalized primary care directly to patients throughout Southwest Michigan.

Learn who qualifies for the program, how House Calls helps patients stay healthier at home, and why this innovative approach to care is improving quality of life while reducing hospital visits. Whether you're caring for a loved one or wondering if this service is right for you, this conversation offers valuable insight into a program that's making a difference in our community.

In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio sits down with Dr. Ron Siegel, Medical Director of House Calls, and Maggie Lewis, House Calls Coordinator, to discuss how the House Calls program brings compassionate, personalized primary care directly to patients throughout Southwest Michigan.
Learn who qualifies for the program, how House Calls helps patients stay healthier at home, and why this innovative approach to care is improving quality of life while reducing hospital visits. Whether you're caring for a loved one or wondering if this service is right for you, this conversation offers valuable insight into a program that's making a difference in our community.

Core Conversations - Episode 24 – Building the Future of Health Care for July 6

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