Bon Secours Mercy Health

Join us in celebrating Michelle Burtchin RN, MSN journey from patient care tech to Chief Nursing Officer at Bon Secours — Maryview Medical Center (Hampton Roads, Virginia)! Michelle brings a depth of experience that's as diverse as her passion for nursing and community. Michelle has been with Bon Secours since 2006, starting in Ohio as a patient care tech at St. Rita’s Medical Center in our Lima, Ohio market. She has served in various nursing leadership roles at both the unit and facility level. Currently, she serves as system director of Experience of Care and nursing outcomes. Michelle earned her master's and bachelor's degrees in nursing from Chamberlain University. She is also a graduate of James A. Rhodes State College, where she earned an associate's degree in nursing. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in nursing practice. Michelle was born and raised in the Philippines and lived across the world as an Air Force child. She met her husband, Dave, in Ohio, and together, they have two girls, Lana and Alexa. Lana transfers to the University of Cincinnati this month, and Alexa will be entering the 8th grade. Michelle and her family are strong supporters of the community and love to spend time coaching youth softball, participating actively in the schools, and working events that serve those in need. We welcome Michelle to Hampton Roads and congratulate her on her new position at Maryview Medical Center.

Michael Kasten, MD is a physician in our Mercy Health -- Cincinnati market (Cincinnati, Ohio). Recently he dedicated an afternoon to demonstrating the impact of robotics in his practice at the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience Open House. Local college programs were welcomed to delve into groundbreaking innovation tailored to revolutionize lung cancer care. These students had an exclusive chance to witness firsthand the transformative capabilities of Ion and da Vinci robotics.

Our ministry is leading the way in strategically and nimbly transforming health care delivery and services. We are so proud to be included in the Community Capital Management, LLC report, “Impact Investing as a Mechanism to Address Social Determinants of Health,” for how we are strategically and nimbly transforming health care delivery and services. Read the article (check out pages 10 and 11) to learn more about how we provide compassionate, high-value health care access across four areas of focus: core clinical operations, diversified growth, digital innovation and service and stewardship: https://lnkd.in/ga_7-hzp

We’re working to build health equity in the communities we serve as a part of our Mission. Our efforts have been recognized by The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) as part of their We Are Called health equity pledge. CHA visited BSMH to produce a video highlighting how we’re addressing the systemic causes of health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations and how we’re improving our own diversity from our boards to leadership and associates as a part of that work. The video features Odesa Stapleton, chief Diversity and Inclusion officer, Wael Haidar MD MBA, chief medical officer, Uyon Johnson, system director, Diversity and Inclusion, and Jill Jansen, director, Government and External Relations. Watch the video to learn more about how we’re elevating equity through our diversity, equity and inclusion work: https://lnkd.in/efsDEgUh

At FC Cincinnati soccer camp, young athletes don't just play the game – they live it. Watch the video as passionate participants get the opportunity to ask their burning questions to professional soccer players. From training tips to game-day secrets, these pros share their wisdom with authenticity and heart.

Mercy Health -- Lorain and Youngstown (Youngstown & Lorain, Ohio) Chief Clinical Officer James Kravec, MD, FACP recently discussed physician leadership during Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)'s VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action. Every month, NEOMED gives health care thought leaders 17 minutes — the average duration of a physician-patient visit — to engage medical professionals and students on any of the VITALS topics: Value-based, Innovation, Technology, Advocacy, Leadership, Service. As the Mercy Health Lorain and Youngstown chief clinical officer, Dr. Kravec is responsible for providing physician executive leadership for the Lorain and Youngstown clinical enterprises, which includes the over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians of the five hospital medical staffs, two employed medical groups and the market’s clinically integrated network and accountable care organization. He is also the system medical director for Graduate Medical Education for Bon Secours Mercy Health, where he leads operations, strategy and growth for the physician residency programs through the system. This currently includes seven markets, over five states, 40 resident and fellowship programs, and 600 physician learners. Dr. Kravec is an alumnus of NEOMED.

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has partnered with Royal Philips in a multi-year strategic collaboration to enhance patient monitoring and empower our dedicated clinicians. “This collaboration is part of our commitment to drive improved health care quality while reducing costs and addressing health care issues facing entire communities,” said Jodi Pahl, Chief Nursing Officer for workforce experience and nursing outcomes at BSMH. “This 10-year journey will bring innovations that will transform care delivery.” With access to Philips’ latest monitoring innovations, our 49 hospitals will benefit from a scalable patient monitoring platform, standardizing patient data and insights while reducing costs. This allows BSMH to reinvest in further innovations, enhancing our Mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities. Julia Strandberg, Chief Business Leader, Connected Care at Philips, adds: “This partnership is a testament to BSMH’s focus on strong clinical engagement and our combined commitment to improving the patient and staff experience.” At BSMH, we provide care to more than 11 million patients annually through our network of 1,200 care sites and 60,000 associates. We’re excited to be at the leading edge of technology, supporting our clinicians and transforming patient care. Read more (link to https://lnkd.in/gbCb7g2c)

Mercy Health—Lourdes Hospital (Kentucky) has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the prestigious Get With The Guidelines/Gold Plus with Target Type Two Diabetes Honor Roll accolade! This honor supports the hospital's commitment to applying the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines to elevate patient care and outcomes in our communities. Mike Yungmann, President of Mercy Health -- Kentucky, proudly stated, "Our dedicated team at Mercy Health—Lourdes Hospital consistently showcases our passion for delivering exceptional, heartfelt care. This recognition truly reflects our mission to offer top-notch, compassionate services to our patients."

Thank you to The Catholic Health Association of the United States for giving us the chance to discuss and spread awareness about our daily efforts to achieve health equity. We are committed to actively collaborating with our communities to guarantee access to health care at all levels.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Fourth of July!