Lunch with Dr. Coopwood Regional One Health

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.