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In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio welcomes the president of Michigan State University for a conversation about the strong partnership between MSU and Corewell Health.

From training the next generation of physicians to strengthening the local healthcare workforce and expanding access to care, they explore the impact of bringing medical education directly into the communities we serve. They also look ahead to opportunities to grow the partnership, including expanding behavioral health and psychiatry programs.

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Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about all the fun things going on this weekend! 

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In this episode of Just Listen with Lory’s Place, Kristen sits down with Stephanie, executive director of Lory’s Place, to discuss how children experience grief and how adults can support them through loss. They explore normal grief reactions, talking honestly with kids about death, and including children in funerals and meaningful goodbye rituals. Learn how to offer comfort, understanding, and support while navigating grief together.

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In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we’re discussing the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) with Deidre Guthrie of the Center for Wellness and Healthier Communities. Learn how community voices, focus groups, and local partnerships help identify health priorities across Southwest Michigan—and why every voice matters in building healthier, more connected communities.

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In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, former Notre Dame and NFL football player Chris Zorich shares how adversity, mental toughness, and leadership shape our lives. From his football career to community outreach, Chris discusses servant leadership, understanding the needs of underserved populations, and the importance of listening, building trust, and making a meaningful difference through action.

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Jonny talks with Stephanie and Mary from Lory's Place to talk about a Veterans Loss Support Group that meets the first Friday of every month. 

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In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Bajio, community leaders and local partners share personal stories and experiences that highlight the lasting impact of Corewell Health throughout Southwest Michigan.

From compassionate care during life-changing medical moments to workforce development, job training, and support for local arts and community organizations, hear how Corewell Health makes a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and the greater community.

Featuring voices from Present Pillars, the Center for Growth and Independence, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, Krasl Art Center, Lake Michigan College, and Mighty Dog Roofing, this episode celebrates the people, partnerships, and programs that help strengthen our community.

Tune in for inspiring stories of care, collaboration, and community impact.

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Brock talks with Tyanna from Berrien County Cancer Service about Pink Toilet Time Out happening at Watermark Oct. 7th. Learn more at https://bccancerservice.org/

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Quality health care close to home can make a life-changing difference.

In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio welcomes lifelong Southwest Michigan resident Dawn Howley to share her personal experiences with local health care and the impact it has had on her family.

From emergency gallbladder surgery to undergoing two hip replacements just six months apart, Dawn reflects on the compassionate care she received and how her orthopedic team helped her regain her mobility and return to an active lifestyle. She also shares the emotional story of how local medical professionals saved her father's life following a heart attack nearly 13 years ago.

Together, Natalie and Dawn discuss the importance of having access to specialized health care in Southwest Michigan, the personal connections between healthcare professionals and their communities, and how quality care helps patients get back to doing what they love.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about recovery, gratitude, and the people who make a difference in our community.

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Jonny talks with Stephanie from Lory's Place and she has brought a special guest, Bekah, to share her story about her journey with Lory's Place. 

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Jonny talks with Stephanie from Lory's Place talks a great event to benefit Lory's Place called Reflections. 

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In this special Best Of episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio looks back at some of the memorable conversations, personal stories and important health topics featured throughout the podcast.

Hear from Corewell Health experts and team members as they discuss the importance of preventive screenings, the unique opportunities available to the next generation of healthcare professionals, and what inspires people to dedicate their careers to caring for others. The episode also revisits an incredible story of Corewell Health team members stepping up during an unexpected medical emergency in the community.

Plus, learn how collaboration, expertise and a commitment to patient care are helping Corewell Health achieve national recognition right here in Southwest Michigan.

It’s a collection of standout moments that showcase the people, passion and purpose behind healthcare in our community.

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Jonny talks with Stephanie from Lory's Place about how they help Schools and Businesses in the their grief response. 

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Jonny talks with Stephanie from Lory's Place about how you can help with friend who is grieving. 

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What happens when your healthcare training is needed when you least expect it?

On this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio sits down with Corewell Health team members Molly Marquardt and Jess Jasper to share the incredible story of how a routine trip to the grocery store turned into a life-saving emergency.

When a man suddenly collapsed in the parking lot of a Benton Harbor Meijer, Molly’s years of nursing and ICU experience kicked in. With help from Jess, Meijer employees, bystanders and first responders, CPR was started, an AED was used and the man’s pulse was restored before he was transported by EMS.

Molly and Jess share what it was like responding to an emergency outside the hospital, the importance of staying calm and working together, and why everyone can benefit from learning basic CPR and becoming familiar with how to use an AED.

Hear their remarkable story and learn how being prepared can help make a life-saving difference when every second counts.

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In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we continue our conversation about diabetes prevention and the everyday choices that can make a difference.

Corewell Health experts share how the Diabetes Prevention Program combines education, lifestyle coaching and ongoing support to help participants build healthier habits. They also offer practical tips for making better food choices, including adding more whole grains, vegetables, beans and fiber to your diet.

Plus, learn how small changes can add up over time, from keeping healthier snacks on hand to taking a 10-minute walk after a meal. Discover how nutrition, movement, sleep and support can all play a role in reducing your risk for type 2 diabetes.

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In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we’re talking about diabetes, prediabetes and the steps you can take to better understand and manage your risk.

Natalie is joined by Corewell Health experts Nicole and Elena to discuss diabetes risk factors, prevention, advances in blood sugar monitoring and the resources available to patients throughout the community. They also share how individualized support and access to technology can make a meaningful difference for people living with diabetes.

Plus, learn about Corewell Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program and Deliciously Balanced: Cooking for Blood Sugar Health, a series of hands-on classes at Lake Michigan College combining blood sugar education, cooking and a shared meal.

Learn how prevention, education and nutrition can help you take a more active role in managing your blood sugar and overall health.

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In Part Two of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln White-Day and his mother, Lorraine Day, continue sharing the story of his recovery following a life-threatening electrical accident.

Lorraine reflects on the uncertainty of those first days, the emotional reactions from health care professionals who saw Lincoln walking and talking again, and the coordinated care he received across Corewell Health in Southwest and West Michigan. Lincoln's recovery continued through rehabilitation and weeks of speech, memory and neurotherapy.

They also share the important roles two Good Samaritans, a 911 dispatcher, first responders and health care teams played in Lincoln's survival and recovery.

Just six weeks after the accident, Lincoln was able to leave for his study-abroad experience, an outcome that once seemed far from certain.

Hear Lincoln and Lorraine reflect on the people who helped save his life, the care that helped him recover and the gratitude their family carries with them today.

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Jonny Reinhardt talks with Stephanie from Lory's Place about how they work with schools and businesses on an ongoing basis on crisis response. Learn about all the services offered at Lory Place by going to lorysplace.org

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What started as an afternoon of sailing turned into a life-threatening emergency for Grand Valley State University student Lincoln White-Day.

In Part One of this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Lincoln and his mother, Lorraine White-Day, share the story of a severe electrical accident that left Lincoln fighting for his life. After a sailboat mast came into contact with power lines, bystanders performed CPR until emergency crews arrived. Lincoln was taken to Corewell Health in St. Joseph before being airlifted to Grand Rapids for intensive burn care.

Lincoln talks about what he remembers from the accident, the injuries he experienced and the care that helped him make a remarkable recovery. Just six weeks later, he traveled to Morocco for a study-abroad experience.

Hear Lincoln reflect on the accident, his recovery and the healthcare teams who helped him get back to feeling like himself.

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Lory's Place isn't just a place for kids who are grieving, it's for the whole family, but there are a wide array of programs and groups geared towards children. Stephanie from Lory's Places talks with Jonny Reinhardt about some of those programs. 

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What is it like when you walk through the doors at Lory's Place? Stephanie Kohler Pagan paints the picture for you about walking through the doors as well as ways that you can tell other people about all the great work that they do. 

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Sarah and Zack chat about upcoming ribbon cuttings and the NextGen HYPE Pitch Competition now accepting applications! Get details at smrchamber.com.

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In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio sits down with Dr. Ron Siegel, Medical Director of House Calls, and Maggie Lewis, House Calls Coordinator, to discuss how the House Calls program brings compassionate, personalized primary care directly to patients throughout Southwest Michigan.

Learn who qualifies for the program, how House Calls helps patients stay healthier at home, and why this innovative approach to care is improving quality of life while reducing hospital visits. Whether you're caring for a loved one or wondering if this service is right for you, this conversation offers valuable insight into a program that's making a difference in our community.

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