Advancing Health

American Hospital Association

Advancing Health is the American Hospital Association’s award-winning podcast series. Featuring conversations with hospital and health system leaders and front-line staff, Advancing Health shines a light on the most pressing health care issues impacting patients, caregivers and communities.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    From Toxic Paint to Safe Futures: Cleveland Clinic’s Bold Plan to End Lead Exposure

    Despite decades of progress, lead exposure remains a serious threat to children's health in Cleveland. In this conversation, Vickie Johnson, executive vice president and chief community officer at Cleveland Clinic, and Roopa Thakur, M.D., pediatrician and associate program director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Children's, share how community collaboration, education and home remediation are driving Cleveland’s ambitious plan to ensure that every home and childcare center is lead-safe.

    12 min

  2. 10 NOV

    Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Before It Starts: Inside Children’s Wisconsin’s Diabetes Prevention Clinic

    Children’s Wisconsin is transforming the prevention of Type 2 diabetes in kids. In this conversation, Elizabeth Dabrowski, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Wisconsin, and Matthew Edwards, R.D., diabetes care and education specialist at Children's Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention Clinic, share how a collaborative approach — including with endocrinologists, dietitians and physical therapists — empowers families to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Discover why focusing on prevention over treatment may be the most powerful medicine of all in the fight against Type 2 diabetes.

    12 min

  3. 5 NOV

    From Dollars to Difference: How CommonSpirit Health's Donor Support Drives Community Health

    How does a national health system turn donor dollars into measurable impact? In the final episode of a four-part series with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), CommonSpirit Health's Daniel Morissette, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Nancy Bussani, executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer, explore the powerful connection between financial health and philanthropy — and how aligning donors, leaders and caregivers can create lasting change in communities that need it most.

    15 min

  4. 3 NOV

    Communities That Care: The Power of Giving with Sanford Health

    At Sanford Health, philanthropy isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about uniting communities behind a shared mission to care, comfort and cure. In this conversation, Sanford Health's Bill Gassen, president and CEO, and Deb Koski, chief philanthropy officer, discuss how a strong culture of giving is extending world-class care across rural communities in the Midwest and beyond.

    14 min

  5. 29 OCT

    Rebuilding the Pipeline: The Nurse Retention Turnaround at NYC Health + Hospitals

    In 2019, nurse turnover at NYC Health + Hospitals reached a staggering 46%.  Fast forward six years, and that number has dropped to just 7%. In this conversation, Natalia Cineas, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, reveals how the organization achieved this extraordinary turnaround — from launching nurse residency and mentorship programs, to creating a culture of empowerment where nurses feel heard, supported and inspired. To learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals nurse residency program, please visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/nursing/professional-practice/residency-program/

    10 min

  6. 22 OCT

    How Simulation is Transforming Patient Safety and Emergency Readiness

    Practice makes perfect — especially in health care. In this conversation, we explore how Advocate Health and Laerdal Medical are transforming patient safety through the power of simulation. Guests Kelley Sava, associate vice president of simulation at Advocate Health, and Brian Bjoern, M.D., patient safety manager at Laerdal Medical, share how simulation-based training helps identify safety gaps, improve teamwork and communication, and prepare clinicians for life-saving scenarios before they reach the bedside. To learn more information about Laerdal Medical, please visit www.laerdal.com/us

    17 min

  7. 20 OCT

    Generational Health: A Blueprint for Systemwide Care Transformation for Older Adults

    As America’s population ages, hospitals and health systems are reimagining how to deliver care that honors dignity, independence, and what matters most to patients. In this conversation, Jon Zifferblatt, M.D., executive vice president and chief strategy officer at West Health, and Diane Wintz, M.D., critical care specialist and medical director of the Trauma Program at Sharp Memorial Hospital, discuss the creation of the Generational Health program — a collaborative partnership for older adult care that integrates geriatric emergency departments, surgical pathways and community programs. Learn how this partnership is transforming outcomes and offering a national blueprint for older adult care. To learn more about West Health, visit: https://westhealth.org/  To learn more about Sharp Memorial’s Generational Health Program, visit: https://www.sharp.com/services/generational-health

    20 min

  8. 15 OCT

    Inside Washington: The Government Shutdown and Pending 2025 Legislative Outlook

    As the federal government shutdown stretches on, health care leaders are navigating uncertainty on multiple fronts. In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health and the 2025 AHA Board Chair, talks with Stacey Hughes, executive vice president of government relations and public policy at the AHA, about the outlook for ending the government shutdown that began October 1, as well as what to expect on the legislative front for the remainder of 2025. This podcast was recorded October 10, 2025.

    12 min
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Advancing Health is the American Hospital Association’s award-winning podcast series. Featuring conversations with hospital and health system leaders and front-line staff, Advancing Health shines a light on the most pressing health care issues impacting patients, caregivers and communities.

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  • Creator
    American Hospital Association
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    644
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Advancing Health

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