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Leadership and Personal Development

Emerging Leaders at Summa Health [Podcast]

Posted September 02, 2025

 
Join us as we explore Summa Health’s Emerging Leader Program — an innovative initiative helping passionate individuals develop the skills and confidence to become effective leaders in healthcare.

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A Problem-Solving Approach to Improving Care for Patients [Podcast]

Posted July 18, 2024

 
In this episode, Karrie and Penny will discuss the importance of applying the latest and best research to caring for patients. They will also describe how Summa Health’s Center for Clinical Inquiry is promoting and supporting staff in using the best evidence to improve patient care. Additionally, Summa Health has re-instituted the advanced practice registered nurse called the Clinical Nurse Specialist at the bedside.

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Ashley Krul: Wellness in the Workplace [Podcast]

Posted May 17, 2023 by Ashley Krul, MSEd, CWP, CHC

 
Wellness has become a buzzword we hear a lot about, but maybe we don’t know precisely what it means. It can also mean different things to different people. Today’s guest, Ashley Krul, program coordinator of employee wellness at Summa Health, discusses the many dimensions of wellness and how they impact our lives. She also shares how Summa Health focuses on keeping employees well in the workplace. 

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Joan Riemer: How to Become a Leader [Podcast]

Posted December 06, 2022 by Joan Riemer

 
In this episode, we will hear from Joan Riemer, System Director of organizational development and training HR employee development. She will lead an in-depth discussion on what she believes are the skills, practices, and values that make a good leader.

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Teamwork & Defining Success - Advice for Women in Healthcare Leadership [Podcast]

Posted November 22, 2022 by Michelle Bisson

In this episode, Michelle Bisson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, discusses the importance of having female leaders and shares her core values and practices.

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The Importance of Advance Directives in End-of-Life Care [Podcast]

Posted September 28, 2022 by Kyle Yoder, DO & Ellen Saal-Patterson, MA, MSW, LISW-S

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Yoder and palliative care social worker Ellen Saal-Patterson lead a comprehensive discussion on preparing for end-of-life care.

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How Random Acts of Kindness Can Benefit Your Health

Posted January 31, 2022

 
We all know how a random act of kindness can benefit the recipient of the act. Plus, it usually makes you feel good to show kindness to others. But, did you know, these random acts of kindness also have physical health benefits? A 2016 study shows a connection between giving or helping and the chemical releases in the brain that mimic a euphoric high. This ‘helpers high” shows how generosity can benefit your overall health as much as those who you help. Research shows that...

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Summa Health's Workplace Wellness Program

Posted June 14, 2021

 
In a society that is constantly filled with stress and disease, especially in the role of a healthcare worker, we need to find something to turn to which offers a sustainable solution to addressing life’s difficulties. One solution may be found from three very hot wellness topics of yoga, mindfulness and self care practices. If any of these spark your interest, you won’t want to stop reading because this article will provide you with not only information but more importantly...

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6 tips to setting — and sticking to — your New Year's Resolutions

Posted January 04, 2021 by Stephen Cullen, M.D. and Glenna Jackson, M.D.

 
Sometimes it seems as if New Year’s Resolutions are made to be broken. As we ring in the New Year, we’re inspired and motivated to make positive changes and crush our goals: lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking and save more.

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