Lunch with Dr. Coopwood

Lunch with Dr. Coopwood is back! On this episode, Dr. Coopwood talks with Sam McCrimmon, Vice President for Development, about Regional One Health Foundation’s massive fundraising campaign to support the health care system’s vision for a new hospital. Dr. Coopwood and Sam discuss how philanthropy will play a key role in the project and how all of us can help share the story of how the new hospital...

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 iden...

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 sta...

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...

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 real...

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 a...

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...

This episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast focuses on “Think Team First” – and for our security staff, that’s an important part of keeping patients, visitors, and employees safe. Security Officer Kenneth DeBerry shares how excellent communication and “always keeping his head on swivel” lets him address threats and make our campus more welcoming and less overwhelming.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven highly safe and effective, but there are still a lot of myths surrounding these lifesaving shots. Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD sits down with Amber Thacker, MD, director of hospital medicine and head of the COVID-19 Unit, to provide the facts and answer questions about the vaccines.

We're excited to announce the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast is back, with Dr. Coopwood welcoming two guests to share their insight into an unprecedented year in health care. EVS Supervisor Ambro Johnson saw how the pandemic highlighted the importance of his team's cleaning and sanitation work, and Women's Services Nursing Director Lilly Cooper embraced new roles and new ideas to m...

This month’s podcast aims to get people talking as Dr. Coopwood and Stanley Kinnie from IT discuss the Premier Behavior “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.” Kinnie helps his colleagues work through frustrating computer problems by listening carefully and giving honest options and answers so they can get back to providing excellent patient care. Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series relea...

Dr. Kito Lord, Director of Emergency Medicine, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss one of our toughest Premier Behaviors – “Challenge the Status Quo.”  Dr. Lord came to Regional One Health from his native Philadelphia to do just that, and it has resulted in shorter emergency department wait times and better interaction between the ED and trauma. Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the f...

Family Nurse Practitioner Amanda Best chats with Dr. Coopwood about the Premier Behavior “Know My Why” and helping open our new location, Kirby Primary Care. Amanda found her “Why” while caring for patients on a mission trip to Guatemala, and she’s bringing it with her to Kirby, where the new mom is excited to provide care for adults and children. Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series releas...

Harbor of Health Practice Manager Sheena Freeman brings Dr. Coopwood lunch from Harbor Town and acknowledges face-to-face that she has her eye on his job while the two chat about the Premier Behavior “Be Dependable.” The Lunch With Dr. Coopwood podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with...

Dr. Coopwood sits down with Rivers Smith and Brandon Williams to discuss a recent incident in which a Gentleman and his dog were rescued from a burning car. The  Lunch With Dr. Coopwood  podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are maki...