Memorial Insider

In this episode of Memorial Insider, Chief Nursing Officer Blake Romero and Level IV NICU Director Nicole Follansbee reflect on the dedication, compassion, and impact of our nursing teams. They highlight the importance of recognizing colleagues who go above and beyond - from peer shoutouts to patient and leadership recognition - and how it strengthens culture, boosts engagement, and reinforces the value each nurse brings to patient care.

Although each member of our dedicated nursing leadership team has their individual journey to becoming a nurse, they all share one thing - a passion for caring for others. Nursing is a career choice that offers numerous opportunities. In this episode, listen as the team shares their stories and why they consider nursing to be the best career decision for men and women alike.

Our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) earned the designation of Level IV NICU by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Georgia Department of Public Health in late 2025. In the latest edition of our Memorial Insider podcast, Dr. Brad Buckler, neonatologist and Level IV NICU medical director, and Nicole Follansbee, Level IV director, explain this designation and the care we provide to these babies and their families.

Our Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in our freestanding facility. In the latest edition of our Memorial Insider podcast, Children’s Hospital Administrator Heather Newsome talks about our pediatric services and the positive impact we have on our patients and our community.

Robotic surgery is one of the most significant medical advancements in the last 25 years. These procedures offer significant benefits for patients including smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery.In this episode of Memorial Insider, general and bariatric surgeon Dr. Robert Kelly shows one of our robotic surgical systems and explains how this innovative technology is used to elevate surgical care for our patients.

In this episode, our CEO Brad Talbert and I talk about our health system's surveys: the why behind them, the importance of feedback and how we take action to elevate Memorial Health as the healthcare provider of choice.

Introducing the Memorial Insider: a new podcast! At Memorial Health, we're not just providing care, we're investing in growth, embracing breakthrough technologies, and delivering benefits that touch lives every single day. Whether it's advanced tools to enhance the care experience, strategic partnerships driving expansion, or innovations making healthcare more accessible and effective, we're here to share our story. Join us twice a month as we talk with the leaders and clinicians making it all happen and spotlight our healthcare heroes' dedication and achievements.‌In the first episode, our CEO Brad Talbert shares his thoughts on the word for 2026 and our commitment to ELEVATE our performance in all that we do!