MPC26: Russ Kavalhuna, President, Western Michigan University

MPC26: Russ Kavalhuna, President, Western Michigan University

Russ Kavalhuna, president of Western Michigan University joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how leaders in healthcare and education work together to uplift Michigan communities, build the talent pipeline and advance care across the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org.

MPC 26: David Miller, MD, MPH, CEO, Michigan Medicine

David Miller, MD, MPH, CEO of Michigan Medicine and EVP for Medical Affairs, University of Michigan joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how hospitals are always caring for their communities and always advancing the health of the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org. To subscribe to The Common Bridge Podcast, visit thecommonbridge.com.

MPC 26: Tonya Darner, Market CEO, UP Health System Marquette & Bell

Tonya Darner, Market CEO, UP Health System Marquette & Bell joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how hospitals are always caring for their communities and always advancing the health of the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org. To subscribe to The Common Bridge Podcast, visit thecommonbridge.com.

MPC 26: MHA CEO Brian Peters

MHA CEO Brian Peters joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how hospitals are always caring for their communities and always advancing the health of the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org. To subscribe to The Common Bridge Podcast, visit thecommonbridge.com.

MPC 26: MHA Board Chair Bill Manns, president and CEO, Bronson Healthcare

MHA Board Chair Bill Manns, president and CEO, Bronson Healthcare, joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how hospitals are always caring for their communities and always advancing the health of the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org. To subscribe to The Common Bridge Podcast, visit thecommonbridge.com.