Healthcare That Makes You Proud

Midland Health
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Healthcare That Makes You Proud is a new podcast brought to you by Midland Health, offering an inside look at the people, stories, and innovations shaping care in our community. From trusted medical experts and practical health education to inspiring patient stories, we highlight how high-quality, compassionate care—powered by leading technology—is delivered right here at home. This podcast is for our patients, families, and neighbors who trust us with what matters most: their health.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Inside Midland Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute

    In this episode of Healthcare That Makes You Proud, host Stephen Bowerman sits down with Jenny Delk-Fikes from Midland Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute to talk about one of the most important topics in healthcare — heart health.Jenny shares her journey from starting as a new graduate nurse in 2001 to becoming a leader in cardiovascular services, along with the advanced care available right here in Midland. Together, they break down how the heart works, common cardiovascular conditions, and the wide range of services offered locally — from electrophysiology and structural heart procedures to vascular care and emergency heart attack treatment.They also discuss:• Signs and symptoms of a heart attack• Why “time is muscle” in emergency care• Door-to-balloon response times• Advanced technology available in Midland• Recovery and cardiac rehab• Preventative lifestyle changes to protect heart healthWhether you’re focused on prevention or simply want to better understand the care available in your community, this conversation offers valuable insights into keeping your heart healthy — close to home.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome01:05 – Jenny’s Background & Career Path02:15 – How the Heart Works04:16 – Services in the Heart & Vascular Institute05:06 – Electrophysiology & Arrhythmias06:08 – Structural Heart Procedures07:43 – Vascular & Peripheral Care09:08 – Aneurysms Explained10:13 – Common Heart Procedures12:03 – Coronary Artery Disease13:02 – Heart Attack Symptoms14:08 – Emergency Room Response15:00 – Door-to-Balloon Time17:11 – Outcomes & Recognitions18:06 – Case Volume & Services18:54 – Recovery After a Heart Attack20:01 – Lifestyle Medicine & Prevention20:54 – Why Stay Local for Care24:59 – Preventative Heart Health TipsMidland Health is a community-based healthcare system serving Midland and the surrounding region for more than 75 years. Committed to compassionate care, advanced technology, and continued growth, Midland Health provides a wide range of medical services designed to meet the evolving needs of the community.Learn more at https://www.midlandhealth.org

    29 min

  2. JAN 15

    Introducing Healthcare That Makes You Proud

    Healthcare That Makes You Proud is a podcast brought to you by Midland Health, created to share the people, stories, and progress shaping healthcare in our community.In this introductory episode, Stephen Bowerman, President & CEO of Midland Health, is joined by Tasa Richardson, Director of Planning, Marketing and Communications, to set the foundation for the series. Together, they discuss why this podcast exists, what it aims to highlight, and how Midland Health continues to grow alongside the community it serves.From a 75-year legacy of care to ongoing expansion, innovation, and community partnership, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare close to home.Future episodes will be hosted by Stephen Bowerman and will feature conversations with medical professionals, leaders, and team members who are helping move healthcare forward in Midland and the surrounding region.This podcast is for patients, families, employees, and neighbors who want to better understand—and take pride in—the care available right here at home.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Healthcare That Makes You Proud01:10 – Meet Stephen Bowerman03:45 – Why Midland Health launched this podcast07:30 – A 75-year legacy of care in Midland10:45 – Community support and philanthropy12:40 – What “leading healthcare for greater Midland” means15:00 – More than a hospital: understanding the Midland Health system22:30 – Growth, partnerships, and expanding services29:00 – The master facility plan and campus expansion37:00 – Technology, training, and the future of care43:20 – What “Healthcare That Makes You Proud” really means47:00 – Looking ahead to future episodesMidland Health is a community-based healthcare system serving Midland and the surrounding region for more than 75 years. Committed to compassionate care, advanced technology, and continued growth, Midland Health provides a wide range of medical services designed to meet the evolving needs of the community.Learn more at https://www.midlandhealth.org

    49 min
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Healthcare That Makes You Proud is a new podcast brought to you by Midland Health, offering an inside look at the people, stories, and innovations shaping care in our community. From trusted medical experts and practical health education to inspiring patient stories, we highlight how high-quality, compassionate care—powered by leading technology—is delivered right here at home. This podcast is for our patients, families, and neighbors who trust us with what matters most: their health.

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