Core Conversations - Episode 18 – Dr. Craig Kline

Core Conversations - Core Reflections, Part 1

In this special episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, we look back at meaningful conversations with Corewell Health leaders about the future of health care, innovation, mentorship, and compassionate leadership. From AI and virtual medicine to developing the next generation of nurses and providers, these insights showcase the people and ideas shaping health care across Southwest Michigan. Hear reflections on improving patient access, embracing new technology, supporting care teams, and creating a stronger future for patients and communities alike. Through these conversations, leaders share how curiosity, collaboration, and compassion continue to drive meaningful change across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Core Conversations - Episode 18 – Dr. Craig Kline

General surgery is rapidly evolving in Southwest Michigan — and patients are seeing the impact. In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Dr. Craig Klein shares how services ranging from hernia and breast surgery to trauma care, and how robotic-assisted technology is helping improve outcomes with smaller incisions, less pain, and shorter hospital stays. Dr. Klein also shares how Corewell Health’s collaborative surgical team is bringing nationally benchmarked care and innovative technology to local communities, giving patients access to advanced treatment options without traveling far from home. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Core Conversations - Episode 17 – Dr. Sonia Motin

A newly redesigned behavioral health unit in St. Joseph is helping reshape the care experience for patients across Southwest Michigan—featuring natural light, comfort-centered design, and a more compassionate healing environment. In this episode of Core Conversations, Dr. Sonia Motin shares the personal experiences that shaped her path in behavioral health and her commitment to helping patients feel seen, supported, and understood. The conversation highlights the growing need for mental health services, the importance of reducing stigma, and how Corewell Health is expanding access to care across the region. Above all, this episode reinforces a clear message: no one has to face mental health challenges alone—support, understanding, and hope are always within reach. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Core Conversations - Episode 16 – Amy Knauf

Women’s health care is evolving in Southwest Michigan and it’s all about keeping care close to home. In this episode of Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio, Women’s Services and OB Director Amy Knauf shares how her 26-year journey in nursing is shaping the future of care for moms and families in our community. From meaningful birth stories to new innovations like a family-centered care model, an OB emergency department, and expanded services for moms and babies, this episode highlights how local care is becoming more accessible, personal, and advanced, right here at home.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Core Conversations - Episode 15 – Dr. Amrinder Singh

Stroke care is closer than ever in Southwest Michigan - And that means more lives saved, closer to home. In this episode of Core Conversations, Natalie Baggio and Dr. Amrinder Singh discuss how Corewell Health’s Neurointerventional Program is delivering 24/7, advanced stroke care locally, helping patients recover faster while staying connected to the people and places they love. Learn what to watch for, why every moment matters, and how Corewell Health is here, day or night, when your community needs it most. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.