



Core Conversations - Episode 18 – Dr. Craig Kline
General surgery is rapidly evolving in Southwest Michigan — and patients are seeing the impact. In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Dr. Craig Klein shares how services ranging from hernia and breast surgery to trauma care, and how robotic-assisted technology is helping improv…

Core Conversations - Episode 17 – Dr. Sonia Motin
A newly redesigned behavioral health unit in St. Joseph is helping reshape the care experience for patients across Southwest Michigan—featuring natural light, comfort-centered design, and a more compassionate healing environment. In this episode of Core Conversations, Dr. Sonia Motin shares the pe…

Core Conversations - Episode 16 – Amy Knauf
Women’s health care is evolving in Southwest Michigan and it’s all about keeping care close to home. In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Women’s Services and OB Director Amy Knauf shares how her 26-year journey in nursing is shaping the future of care for moms and families i…

Core Conversations - Episode 15 – Dr. Amrinder Singh
Stroke care is closer than ever in Southwest Michigan - And that means more lives saved, closer to home. In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio and Dr. Amrinder Singh discuss how Corewell Health’s Neurointerventional Program is delivering 24/7, advanced stroke care locally, helping …

Core Conversations - Episode 14 - John Froggatt
In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio is joined by Dr. John Froggatt to highlight how Corewell Health is advancing cardiology care for the people of Southwest Michigan. From new treatments for irregular heart rhythms, to expanded access through additional specialists and leading-edg…

Core Conversations - Episode 13 - Scott Nolte
In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Scott Nolte, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Corewell Health, discusses how rehabilitation care is becoming more accessible across Southwest Michigan. With new and expanded clinic locations, patients can more easily access the care t…

Core Conversations - Episode 12 - Connie Harmon
In this episode of Core Conversations, host Natalie Baggio talks with Connie Harmon, Chief Nursing Officer for Corewell Health in Watervliet. Connie shares her 40+ year journey in health care and discusses the services available locally, including cardiology care, outpatient surgery, lab and diagno…

Core Conversations - Episode 11 - Andrea Bauman
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…

Core Conversations - Episode 10 - John Froggatt
In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we explore how clinical leadership and innovation are shaping the future of health care in Southwest Michigan. Natalie is joined by Dr. John Froggatt, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Infectious Disease Physician, who has practiced loc…

Core Conversations - Episode 9 - Melinda Gruber
In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we’re celebrating the power of community in Southwest Michigan. Natalie sits down with Dr. Melinda Gruber, newly appointed President of the Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan, to talk about how philanthropy, partnership, and loca…