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Health Calls | S5: EP11

Building a Culture of Mission and Innovation Pt. 2

In this second part of the discussion, Joe Kelly discusses the steps Mercy has taken to protect patient privacy, highlights partnerships that have kept them on the cutting edge and explains how Mercy’s foundresses act as a guiding light for his team as they move forward.

Health Calls | S5: EP10

Building a Culture of Mission and Innovation Pt. 1

Catholic health care providers face a unique challenge – synthesizing the realities of their unique mission and the need to be technologically innovative. How do you faithfully follow the call to continue Jesus’s healing ministry and be as forward-thinking as possible?

Health Calls | S5: EP9

Data 101 for Community Benefit

When it comes to learning about and treating the communities we serve, data is the key. But with so much data out there, how do Catholic health providers begin to sort through it all and make sense of what they find?

Health Calls | S5: EP8

The Promise of 3D Printing in Health Care

Three-dimensional printing technology has been around for decades, but has seen a rapid expansion into commercial, manufacturing and industrial use over the past few years. As it makes its way into health care, what benefits could this relatively new technology offer?

Health Calls | S5: EP7

Implementing New Tech in Care Settings

Every day, new technologies are making their way into health care settings. Whether it's AI recorders and transcribers or robotic surgical tools, it's a reality that providers and systems must face.

Health Calls | S5: EP6

Theology, Artificial Intelligence, and Catholic Health Care

As artificial intelligence is implemented into more and more aspects of health care, it can be difficult to keep up with the varying ethical considerations that arise. If Catholic health care is to thrive in this new era of technology, a robust theological perspective is necessary.

Health Calls | S5: EP5

Spiritual Care and Emerging Technology

Theresa Edmonson, Vice President of Spiritual Health for Providence St. Joseph Health, and Antonina Olszewski, Vice President of Spiritual Care for Mission Integration at Ascension, join the show to discuss the latest trends in technology and spiritual care.

Health Calls | S5: EP4

Energy Technologies for Climate Action

As one of the country’s highest producers of carbon emissions, health care has a special responsibility in helping solve the ongoing climate crisis. What opportunities exist for health systems to make immediate improvements to their carbon footprint, and how can they set themselves up for a sustainable future?

Health Calls | S5: EP3

A.I., Empathy and Goal-Aligned Health Care

When working with patients, it is essential for palliative care providers to have goal-oriented conversations. Without them, caregivers may not efficiently and collaboratively meet the patients' needs and goals for their care. How can new technologies enhance these conversations, both from a productivity and a human relationship standpoint?

Health Calls | S5: EP2

Technology, Change and the Catholic Response

As the world of technology spins faster and faster, responses can vary to the rapid pace of change and innovation. Fear, excitement, caution – everyone has an idea of how to respond. What does Catholic tradition and faith have to say?