Top Notch Healthcare Close to Home: A Conversation with Sylvia Radziszewski
Ashland’s healthcare story is one you don’t hear every day—a blend of small-town connection and big-league innovation. But things are changing. As the heath care industry adapts to pressures and uncertainty, it's important that there is a strong health care presence remaining here in Ashland. Ashland deserves top notch healthcare, close to home, and that is what we're talking about here.
In this episode of the Ashland Connected, host Amy Daubenspeck, President of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce speaks with Sylvia Radziszewski, Chief Operating Officer and Hospital President of University Hospital's Samaritan Medical Center, about the unique healthcare services available in Ashland, Ohio. T
hey discuss the 'special sauce' that makes Samaritan stand out, the challenges and successes in recruiting healthcare professionals, the changes in labor and delivery services, and the innovative use of AI in healthcare.
The conversation highlights the importance of community connection and patient care, as well as the future of healthcare services in the region.
The Ashland Connected Podcast is sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland, your distinctively different dealer, and the Chevy Network.
Takeaways
-Samaritan Medical Center has a unique community connection that enhances patient care.
-Recruitment in healthcare is challenging, especially in rural areas like Ashland.
-The hospital is focusing on early recruitment of medical students and residents.
-Partnerships with other healthcare organizations can enhance service delivery.
-Quality of care and safety for mothers and babies is a top priority.
-AI is being integrated into healthcare to improve patient monitoring and communication.
-The healthcare landscape is shifting towards consumerism and patient choice.
-Samaritan is expanding its services to meet community needs, including wound care.
-Community support is vital for the success of local healthcare services.
