Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio

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.

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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 improve outcomes with smaller incisions, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.

Dr. Klein also shares how Corewell Health’s collaborative surgical team is bringing nationally benchmarked care and innovative technology to local communities, giving patients access to advanced treatment options without traveling far from home.

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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 personal experiences that shaped her path in behavioral health and her commitment to helping patients feel seen, supported, and understood. The conversation highlights the growing need for mental health services, the importance of reducing stigma, and how Corewell Health is expanding access to care across the region.

Above all, this episode reinforces a clear message: no one has to face mental health challenges alone—support, understanding, and hope are always within reach.

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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 in our community.

From meaningful birth stories to new innovations like a family-centered care model, an OB emergency department, and expanded services for moms and babies, this episode highlights how local care is becoming more accessible, personal, and advanced, right here at home.

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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 patients recover faster while staying connected to the people and places they love.

Learn what to watch for, why every moment matters, and how Corewell Health is here, day or night, when your community needs it most.

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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-edge technology, this conversation showcases how heart care in our region is becoming more advanced, more efficient, and more accessible than ever.

Listeners will learn how Corewell Health is investing in innovative tools such as advanced cardiac imaging, new procedures, and specialized clinics—ensuring faster diagnoses and more personalized treatment plans close to home.

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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 they need—close to home.

From treatment for common back, shoulder, and knee pain to advanced therapies and aquatic rehabilitation, Scott shares how expanded services and future growth are helping patients get started sooner and stay connected to care. Learn how accessing high-quality rehabilitation services at Corewell Health may be easier than you think.

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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 diagnostic testing, and the walk-in clinic, open seven days a week.

They also talk about Corewell Health’s continued investment in the Watervliet, Hartford, and Coloma communities and the importance of keeping quality health care close to home.

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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, how early detection improves outcomes, and the role primary care providers play in helping patients stay on track with recommended screenings.

They also highlight the comprehensive cancer care available close to home, including multidisciplinary care teams, nurse navigators who guide patients through treatment, and services offered in St. Joseph and Niles. The conversation explores how personalized treatment options and advances in cancer care are helping improve patient experiences and outcomes across the region.

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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 locally for 27 years. Dr. Froggatt shares exciting news about a new stroke treatment service launching soon - A procedure that physically removes blood clots in the brain, restoring blood flow quickly and improving outcomes. Offering this advanced care locally means faster treatment, saved lives, and fewer patients needing to leave the community during critical moments. The conversation also highlights powerful improvements in care for patients living with sickle cell disease. Through system-wide collaboration, new standards of care, and stronger outpatient connections, patients are experiencing fewer hospital visits, shorter stays, and better quality of life. Dr. Froggatt reflects on what makes his work most meaningful today, building high-performing physician teams, strengthening quality, and embracing new technologies like artificial intelligence to continuously improve patient care. Hear how thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovation are helping keep high-quality care close to home in Southwest Michigan.

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