In communities across the United States, health systems and governments often struggle to provide adequate mental health care for their populations. In Milwaukee, an inspiring new care model opened in 2022 thanks to over a decade of hard work, persistence, and willingness of health system competitors to join forces for the greater good of the community. Thanks to collaboration between Milwaukee County and the area’s four health systems, The Mental Health Emergency Center (MHEC) opened in September 2022 as the new county-wide psychiatric emergency department for Milwaukee County. MHEC has quickly become a national model for emergency crisis care that is patient-centered, recovery-oriented, and culturally informed. Join our host, Janet Schulz, and guests, Joy Tapper, Jessica Small, and Michael Lappen, to learn about the formation of this center, lessons learned along the way, and how leaders and stakeholders came together to help better serve their community.

Chris Brabant and Aaron Kinney, two remarkable military leaders, share their unique journeys transitioning from military service to leadership roles in healthcare our ACHE Podcast for Veteran’s Day. Drawing on their extensive military backgrounds, they review the powerful skills they carried forward into their civilian careers, such as discipline, relationship-building, active listening, trust and delegation, as well as personal and leadership courage. These skills deeply enrich their leadership approaches within their respective health systems. They also reflect on what they consciously chose not to carry over, highlighting the nuances of adapting military habits to fit the more collaborative, less hierarchical dynamics in healthcare. Their insights reveal how they continuously refine their leadership styles to meet the demands of both personal growth and the healthcare industry. Thank you, Chris and Aaron, and all the other veterans continuing your service to others within Healthcare!

In this episode of Coffee with the College, we chat with Eric Borgerding, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Listen as Eric shares WHA’s advocacy priorities, along with ‘bonus content’ on personal career reflections and potential healthcare policy impacts from the upcoming presidential election. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Have you ever wondered what role the Regent plays on our ACHE board? The latest Coffee with the College podcast has this answer and more! In this episode, Tom Shorter and Alexa Urrutia-Comas share stories from their experiences serving as Regent. Listening to and advocating for member needs is at the heart of both of their Regent journeys. Tune in to learn more about how the Regent acts as a vital bridge between our national organization and local chapter to support the careers of all ACHE-WI members.

As healthcare organizations face big challenges with the present workforce shortage, Everette Fernandes looks to the future with optimism. Everette is Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. He joins our host Janet Schulz in an inspiring discussion about how work study programs benefit both the youth involved and their employer sponsors. Cristo Rey’s mission is to prepare its students for future roles through rigorous academic, professional work experiences, and spiritual development. A primary means to this end is the Work Study Program in partnership with employers in healthcare and other industries. Cristo Rey’s Work Study program has been so successful in creating a sustainable workforce pipeline that it has expanded to 40 schools nationally.  Students are especially interested in healthcare fields . . . so Everette shares info on how partnerships with area healthcare providers have helped students begin to find their purpose and path in life, while introducing employers to a new workforce development opportunity.

In this episode, Carl Selvick, President and CEO of Black River Memorial Hospital, takes us through his personal leadership journey discussing the disparities in healthcare that led him to pursue a career in administration.  Carl’s non-traditional pathway from pharmacist to the C-suite stems from his passion for improving the patient experience and navigating the current healthcare environment.  By having the courage to introduce bold strategies and disruption to overcome impossible barriers, he led initiatives that cut through red tape to deliver lifesaving healthcare to his community.  Carl elaborates on his involvement with ACHE and how he utilized his network and resources to catapult his career to the next level.  Through his many experiences, he shares critical wisdom for those looking to define their vision and grow their impact on their communities.

Join us for a fascinating dive into the world of healthcare leadership with Cathy Jacobson, a veteran healthcare executive who’s spent almost 40 years at the forefront of the industry.

Cathy takes us on a personal journey through her career, sharing the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons she’s gathered along the way. She reflects on the formidable challenges confronting healthcare today and shares what gives her hope for the future of healthcare.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your healthcare journey, this episode has something for everyone.

Are you someone with a clinical background thinking about leadership? In this podcast, we explore one physician’s pathway into leadership, and the supportive elements he experienced along the way.  Paul Horvath, MD, FACEP, physician leader and site chair of Mayo Health System, Red Cedar, shares how joining ACHE helped him build collaborative leadership skills and taught him how to “speak administrator” to have a broader leadership impact. You’ll hear how being selected for the ACHE Leadership Development Program provided him invaluable experiences that broadened his perspective, and how serving on the ACHE and WHA boards allowed him to bring his unique insights as a rural emergency medicine physician to bear on broad-scale policy issues. A key takeaway: Leadership is a team sport, and you learn how to be a team by having shared experiences together.

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Nicole Eull, Health Psychologist, for a second episode.  In this podcast, we dive deep into cultivating a culture of wellbeing and wellness. Explore the “rules of engagement” and discover mindful acts of emotional intelligence, including being curious, assuming good intent, and avoiding hasty judgments. We’ll share advice on sustaining emotional intelligence, navigating emotional hijacking, and the art of asking the RIGHT open-ended questions. Tune in for a journey towards a more mindful and emotionally intelligent workplace!

Join us for a conversation with Chris Hasse, Chief Administrative Office of Mayo Clinic Health System, as he shares his career journey. In this podcast, Chris discusses the topic of work-life integration and how he approaches his career as a calling. He also dives into obtaining and maintaining the FACHE credential, and the importance of working as a team, knowing your audience, and continuous learning to achieve results.

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