Here to Serve - A United Regional Podcast

About Here to Serve - A United Regional Podcast

Here to Serve is a podcast all about spotlighting the incredible at United Regional Health Care System and the meaningful work happening within the organization and in our community every day.

Publisher

United Regional Health Care System

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   ICU nurses Ainsley Johnson, Jack Murdock, Renee Howard, and SICU nurse Ryan Inge

   Join Ryan Graves, Director of Patient Experience, as he sits down with Ainsley Johnson, ICU nurse, Jack Murdock, ICU nurse, Renee Howard, ICU nurse, and Ryan Inge, SICU nurse, for a meaningful conversation exploring: The dedication and teamwork required in the ICU, where nurses come prepared each day to make complex decisions, treat every patient like family, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide the best possible care Their journeys into critical care nursing, including the personal experiences, mentorship, and passion for continuous learning that inspired them to care for some of the hospital's most critically ill patients The evolution of intensive care at United Regional, including the role of intensivists, physicians specially trained to care for critically ill patients in the ICU; the growth of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, a life-support technology that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs when they need extra support; and the advanced technology helping improve patient outcomes Common misconceptions about ICU nurses and why their focused, task-oriented approach reflects a strong commitment to patient safety, compassion, and solving the complex challenges each patient presents

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Trauma and Fall Team: Ben Beutel, Shari Craig, Travis Newberry, and Laura Pressler

   Join Ryan Graves, Director of Patient Experience, as he sits down with Ben Beutel, Firefighter, EMT-P Wichita Falls Fire Department; Shari Craig, Clinical Outpatient Therapy Manager; Travis Newberry, Rehabilitation Services Director; and Laura Pressler, Trauma Outreach Coordinator, for a meaningful conversation exploring: Why falls are the leading cause of injury treated in United Regional’s trauma department, including trends in who is falling, where falls occur, and the types of injuries sustained How United Regional is helping reduce fall risks through community partnerships, fall prevention education, safety classes, and home assessments The value of intergenerational connections and how initiatives like Generations United and our partnership with Blue Zones help strengthen community well-being How United Regional collaborates with local nonprofits, city programs, and first responders to support healthy aging, prevent falls, and promote independent living for older adults

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Auxiliary volunteers Sandy Boswell, Sue Hester, and Linda Pless

   Join Ryan Graves, Director of Patient Experience, as he sits down with Auxiliary volunteers Sandy Boswell, Sue Hester, and Linda Pless, for a meaningful conversation exploring: Their weekly service through United Regional's popcorn cart, and how the seemingly simple snack becomes a ministry of compassion, comfort, and connection for patients and families during some of life's most difficult moments The passion behind their volunteer service, and how faith, gratitude, and the opportunity to serve others bring them as many blessings as those they help The power of friendship and community, including the meaningful connections they've built as friends who serve together, and why they encourage anyone experiencing loneliness to get involved and serve The impact of every popcorn purchase, with proceeds supporting Children's Miracle Network

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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