Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio

Core Conversations welcomes Moniica Woods, a certified surgical technologist at Corewell Health, for a conversation about the vital role surgical technologists play in patient care. Moniica shares how a personal loss inspired her career in healthcare, what it's like to work in the operating room, and how education, mentorship and innovative training programs are helping build the next generation of healthcare professionals. Discover why she believes that if you have a heart to serve others, there's a place for you in healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do physician residency programs help strengthen health care in Southwest Michigan? In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio sits down with Dr. Maddie Massa, an emergency medicine physician at Corewell Health, to discuss her journey from medical student to residency graduate and now faculty mentor. Dr. Massa shares why she chose to build her career in Southwest Michigan, the value of hands-on residency training, physician well-being, and how Corewell Health is developing the next generation of physicians while improving care for the communities it serves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we look back at meaningful conversations with Corewell Health leaders about the future of health care, innovation, mentorship, and compassionate leadership. From AI and virtual medicine to developing the next generation of nurses and providers, these insights showcase the people and ideas shaping health care across Southwest Michigan. Hear reflections on improving patient access, embracing new technology, supporting care teams, and creating a stronger future for patients and communities alike. Through these conversations, leaders share how curiosity, collaboration, and compassion continue to drive meaningful change across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.