This episode features Dr. Michelle Blakely, President at Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital & President at Aurora Medical Center Grafton - Advocate Aurora Health. Here, she discusses her focus on addressing health disparities, how she is looking at staffing, advice for emerging leaders, and more.
Summary
Learn from Dr. Michelle Blakely
President of Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital & President of Aurora Medical Center Grafton - Advocate Aurora Health
Dr. Michelle Blakely is the President of Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital as well as President of Aurora Medical Center Grafton - Advocate Aurora Health. In this episode of Beck's Healthcare Podcast, she shares her insights as a remarkable leader focusing on addressing health disparities, staffing, and life after the pandemic.
Addressing Health Disparities
Dr. Blakely is dedicated to addressing health disparities. She recognizes and proactively works to reduce healthcare disparities, disparities in outcomes, and social determinants of health. She challenges the status quo and is committed to improving healthcare access and equity in underserved communities.
Focusing on Staffing
With the pandemic's impact and the ever-evolving healthcare industry, Dr. Blakely recognizes the importance of having the right staff on her team. She emphasizes the value of investing in current staff and empowering them to grow and learn to enhance their talents and skills.
Advice for Emerging Leaders
Dr. Blakely offers a piece of advice to emerging leaders: "Be nimble and always be learning." She encourages those in leadership positions to be adaptable, agile, and continuously learning to best position themselves and organizations for success in the future.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Michelle Blakely is a remarkable leader who is dedicated to making an impact on healthcare through innovation, leadership, and improving health disparities. We're grateful for her joining us on the Beck Healthcare Podcast and sharing her insights.
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This episode aired on 04/18/2023 and can be listened here.
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