Core Conversations with Natalie Baggio | Southwest and West Michigan

About this podcast

Hosted by Natalie Baggio, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an accomplished health care executive and clinician, Core Conversations dives deep into the heart of health care, exploring the people, ideas, and innovations that shape how we care for our communities. Each episode features meaningful conversations with experts, caregivers, and community partners who are driving change across the industry.

Drawing on her extensive experience in both clinical and executive leadership, Natalie brings a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between complex medical topics and everyday well-being, always finding the human side at the heart of every story. Whether you work in health care or simply want to take better care of yourself and your family, Core Conversations will leave you informed, inspired, and connected.

Episodes

Episode 4

Featured guest: Dr. Mic Mancini – Vice president academic affairs and Lakeland Care

Published: Feb. 2, 2026

Corewell Health’s residency program, led by Dr. Mic Mancini, is highlighted for its mission to train adaptable physicians in a family-centered, Midwest-focused environment. The discussion explores early recruitment through audition rotations, a strong emphasis on community, and why nearly 30% of residents choose to stay in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Mancini addresses key challenges like housing while sharing plans for future program expansion.

Episode 3

Featured Guest: Chris Fox – Vice president patient care services and chief nursing executive

Published: Jan. 26, 2026

Chris Fox, a veteran nurse and leader, shares her passion for nursing and developing strong care teams. She explains how clinical excellence is rooted in engaged, empowered nurses supported by open communication and continued education. The discussion explores current challenges like burnout and workforce shortages, alongside the evolution of nursing roles.

Episode 2

Featured Guest: Dr. Rob Nolan – Senior vice president chief medical officer and quality, safety, experience

Published: Jan. 19, 2026

Dr. Rob Nolan, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals. He discusses delivering consistent, high-quality care by aligning patient goals with evidence-based standards. The conversation highlights clinical transformation through telehealth, local access to specialty care, and the responsible use of AI.

Episode 1

Featured Guest: Jonny Reinhardt – Programming director, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Published: Jan. 5, 2026

Host Natalie Baggio introduces the podcast’s mission to highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping health care at Corewell Health. Joined by guest Johnny Reinhart, she shares her journey from a family business background to nursing leadership and her path to becoming President of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. Natalie reflects on her connection to Southwest Michigan and her passion for compassionate, community-centered care.

Episode 4

Featured guest: Dr. Mic Mancini – Vice president academic affairs and Lakeland Care

Published: Feb. 2, 2026

Corewell Health’s residency program, led by Dr. Mic Mancini, is highlighted for its mission to train adaptable physicians in a family-centered, Midwest-focused environment. The discussion explores early recruitment through audition rotations, a strong emphasis on community, and why nearly 30% of residents choose to stay in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Mancini addresses key challenges like housing while sharing plans for future program expansion.

Episode 3

Featured Guest: Chris Fox – Vice president patient care services and chief nursing executive

Published: Jan. 26, 2026

Chris Fox, a veteran nurse and leader, shares her passion for nursing and developing strong care teams. She explains how clinical excellence is rooted in engaged, empowered nurses supported by open communication and continued education. The discussion explores current challenges like burnout and workforce shortages, alongside the evolution of nursing roles.

Episode 2

Featured Guest: Dr. Rob Nolan – Senior vice president chief medical officer and quality, safety, experience

Published: Jan. 19, 2026

Dr. Rob Nolan, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals. He discusses delivering consistent, high-quality care by aligning patient goals with evidence-based standards. The conversation highlights clinical transformation through telehealth, local access to specialty care, and the responsible use of AI.

Episode 1

Featured Guest: Jonny Reinhardt – Programming director, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Published: Jan. 5, 2026

Host Natalie Baggio introduces the podcast’s mission to highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping health care at Corewell Health. Joined by guest Johnny Reinhart, she shares her journey from a family business background to nursing leadership and her path to becoming President of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. Natalie reflects on her connection to Southwest Michigan and her passion for compassionate, community-centered care.

Episode 4

Featured guest: Dr. Mic Mancini – Vice president academic affairs and Lakeland Care

Published: Feb. 2, 2026

Corewell Health’s residency program, led by Dr. Mic Mancini, is highlighted for its mission to train adaptable physicians in a family-centered, Midwest-focused environment. The discussion explores early recruitment through audition rotations, a strong emphasis on community, and why nearly 30% of residents choose to stay in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Mancini addresses key challenges like housing while sharing plans for future program expansion.

Episode 3

Featured Guest: Chris Fox – Vice president patient care services and chief nursing executive

Published: Jan. 26, 2026

Chris Fox, a veteran nurse and leader, shares her passion for nursing and developing strong care teams. She explains how clinical excellence is rooted in engaged, empowered nurses supported by open communication and continued education. The discussion explores current challenges like burnout and workforce shortages, alongside the evolution of nursing roles.

Episode 2

Featured Guest: Dr. Rob Nolan – Senior vice president chief medical officer and quality, safety, experience

Published: Jan. 19, 2026

Dr. Rob Nolan, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals. He discusses delivering consistent, high-quality care by aligning patient goals with evidence-based standards. The conversation highlights clinical transformation through telehealth, local access to specialty care, and the responsible use of AI.

Episode 1

Featured Guest: Jonny Reinhardt – Programming director, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Published: Jan. 5, 2026

Host Natalie Baggio introduces the podcast’s mission to highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping health care at Corewell Health. Joined by guest Johnny Reinhart, she shares her journey from a family business background to nursing leadership and her path to becoming President of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. Natalie reflects on her connection to Southwest Michigan and her passion for compassionate, community-centered care.

Episode 4

Featured guest: Dr. Mic Mancini – Vice president academic affairs and Lakeland Care

Published: Feb. 2, 2026

Corewell Health’s residency program, led by Dr. Mic Mancini, is highlighted for its mission to train adaptable physicians in a family-centered, Midwest-focused environment. The discussion explores early recruitment through audition rotations, a strong emphasis on community, and why nearly 30% of residents choose to stay in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Mancini addresses key challenges like housing while sharing plans for future program expansion.

Episode 3

Featured Guest: Chris Fox – Vice president patient care services and chief nursing executive

Published: Jan. 26, 2026

Chris Fox, a veteran nurse and leader, shares her passion for nursing and developing strong care teams. She explains how clinical excellence is rooted in engaged, empowered nurses supported by open communication and continued education. The discussion explores current challenges like burnout and workforce shortages, alongside the evolution of nursing roles.

Episode 2

Featured Guest: Dr. Rob Nolan – Senior vice president chief medical officer and quality, safety, experience

Published: Jan. 19, 2026

Dr. Rob Nolan, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals. He discusses delivering consistent, high-quality care by aligning patient goals with evidence-based standards. The conversation highlights clinical transformation through telehealth, local access to specialty care, and the responsible use of AI.

Episode 1

Featured Guest: Jonny Reinhardt – Programming director, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Published: Jan. 5, 2026

Host Natalie Baggio introduces the podcast’s mission to highlight the people, ideas, and innovations shaping health care at Corewell Health. Joined by guest Johnny Reinhart, she shares her journey from a family business background to nursing leadership and her path to becoming President of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan. Natalie reflects on her connection to Southwest Michigan and her passion for compassionate, community-centered care.

Meet Natalie Baggio

Natalie Baggio is passionate about making health care better and more accessible. As president of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan, she oversees three hospitals, more than 50 outpatient locations, and a network of over 900 providers.

With more than 15 years of leadership experience, she's known for growing strong teams, improving patient care, and driving innovation. Natalie holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Baylor University, and has been recognized nationally as a leader in health care innovation. Outside of work, she's an active community member, serving on several local boards and championing programs that support the future of health care.