Lunch with Dr. Coopwood

In this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Angelita Rodgers, Director of Nursing Medicine Services, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the premier behavior “Know My Why.” For Angelita, her “Why” is making a positive difference in the lives of patients and colleagues, and she applies it to everything from improving care to reducing harm events to elevating her team. Listen now to get inspired to identify your “Why” and how it applies to Regional One Health’s mission. 

On this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Jemi Atunlese, practice manager for Harbor of Health, Occupational Health, and the Employee Health & Wellness Clinic, joins our President and CEO to share the steps he takes to "Build a Culture of Trust" with patients and colleagues. For Jemi, it helps to think of trust like a bank: make regular deposits, avoid costly withdrawals, and stay consistent so it can build up over time.

On this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Dr. Ram Velamuri, Firefighters Burn Center medical director, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the Premiere Behavior “Challenge the Status Quo.” In the Burn Center, that means implementing the latest care techniques, using technology to support providers across the region, and finding new ways to build a high-functioning team. Watch now to learn how thinking outside the box can help all of us improve the role we play in delivering exceptional patient care. 

Embracing diversity in all of its forms is important in our professional and personal lives. In the latest episode of the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast, Clinical Nutrition Manager Jacquie Daughtry talks about how she embraces the premier behavior “Value Differences” with patients and colleagues. For Jacquie, it is all about approaching people with an open mind, asking lots of questions, and realizing that everyone has something meaningful to bring to the table.

Having a positive attitude is indeed contagious…and it’s also a choice you can make every day! That’s the message from Lori Minor, MSHA, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager for Critical Care. In the latest episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, which focuses on the premier behavior of “Have a Contagious Positive Attitude,” Lori explains how she stays upbeat by viewing every interaction as a chance to bring hope and kindness to a patient, family or colleague.

Effective communication is key to our ability to deliver world-class health care, whether you’re at the bedside or in a support role. In this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Director of Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems Mike Richardson shares his secrets to success for the premier value of “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate:” Be clear, honest and consistent; pick up the phone or talk face-to-face rather than sending an email; and show your colleagues grace if they don’t respond immediately. 

This episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast focuses on “Think Team First” – and for our security staff, that’s an important part of keeping patients, visitors, and employees safe. Security Officer Kenneth DeBerry shares how excellent communication and “always keeping his head on swivel” lets him address threats and make our campus more welcoming and less overwhelming.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven highly safe and effective, but there are still a lot of myths surrounding these lifesaving shots. Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD sits down with Amber Thacker, MD, director of hospital medicine and head of the COVID-19 Unit, to provide the facts and answer questions about the vaccines.

We're excited to announce the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast is back, with Dr. Coopwood welcoming two guests to share their insight into an unprecedented year in health care. EVS Supervisor Ambro Johnson saw how the pandemic highlighted the importance of his team's cleaning and sanitation work, and Women's Services Nursing Director Lilly Cooper embraced new roles and new ideas to make sure pandemic challenges didn't compromise exceptional patient care.

This month’s podcast aims to get people talking as Dr. Coopwood and Stanley Kinnie from IT discuss the Premier Behavior “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.” Kinnie helps his colleagues work through frustrating computer problems by listening carefully and giving honest options and answers so they can get back to providing excellent patient care.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

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