Lunch with Dr. Coopwood Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:54:44 -0400 http://regionalonehealth.org en-us © 2026 Lunch with Dr. Coopwood yes 2d96233d-175c-5f57-9052-58d84ce749a5 Regional One Health episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Regional One Health https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pc7o4d46klsn0gv3z7trim12ridl?.jpg Lunch with Dr. Coopwood http://regionalonehealth.org Why philanthropy is key for a new hospital Why philanthropy is key for a new hospital Lunch with Dr. Coopwood is back! On this episode, Dr. Coopwood talks with Sam McCrimmon, Vice President for Development, about Regional One Health Foundation’s massive fundraising campaign to support the health care system’s vision for a new hospital. Dr. Coopwood and Sam discuss how philanthropy will play a key role in the project and how all of us can help share the story of how the new hospital will allow Regional One Health to advance health care in the Mid-South.

]]> Lunch with Dr. Coopwood is back! On this episode, Dr. Coopwood talks with Sam McCrimmon, Vice President for Development, about Regional One Health Foundation’s massive fundraising campaign to support the health care system’s vision for a new hospital. Dr. Coopwood and Sam discuss how philanthropy will play a key role in the project and how all of us can help share the story of how the new hospital will allow Regional One Health to advance health care in the Mid-South.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-17689615 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1515 3 1 full false Know My Why Know My Why In this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Angelita Rodgers, Director of Nursing Medicine Services, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the premier behavior “Know My Why.” For Angelita, her “Why” is making a positive difference in the lives of patients and colleagues, and she applies it to everything from improving care to reducing harm events to elevating her team. Listen now to get inspired to identify your “Why” and how it applies to Regional One Health’s mission. 

]]> In this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Angelita Rodgers, Director of Nursing Medicine Services, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the premier behavior “Know My Why.” For Angelita, her “Why” is making a positive difference in the lives of patients and colleagues, and she applies it to everything from improving care to reducing harm events to elevating her team. Listen now to get inspired to identify your “Why” and how it applies to Regional One Health’s mission. 

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-13031680 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1236 2 9 full false Build a Culture of Trust Build a Culture of Trust On this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Jemi Atunlese, practice manager for Harbor of Health, Occupational Health, and the Employee Health & Wellness Clinic, joins our President and CEO to share the steps he takes to "Build a Culture of Trust" with patients and colleagues. For Jemi, it helps to think of trust like a bank: make regular deposits, avoid costly withdrawals, and stay consistent so it can build up over time.

]]> On this episode of “Lunch with Dr. Coopwood,” Jemi Atunlese, practice manager for Harbor of Health, Occupational Health, and the Employee Health & Wellness Clinic, joins our President and CEO to share the steps he takes to "Build a Culture of Trust" with patients and colleagues. For Jemi, it helps to think of trust like a bank: make regular deposits, avoid costly withdrawals, and stay consistent so it can build up over time.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-12363239 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0600 1111 2 13 full false Challenge the Status Quo Challenge the Status Quo On this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Dr. Ram Velamuri, Firefighters Burn Center medical director, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the Premiere Behavior “Challenge the Status Quo.” In the Burn Center, that means implementing the latest care techniques, using technology to support providers across the region, and finding new ways to build a high-functioning team. Watch now to learn how thinking outside the box can help all of us improve the role we play in delivering exceptional patient care. 

]]> On this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Dr. Ram Velamuri, Firefighters Burn Center medical director, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss the Premiere Behavior “Challenge the Status Quo.” In the Burn Center, that means implementing the latest care techniques, using technology to support providers across the region, and finding new ways to build a high-functioning team. Watch now to learn how thinking outside the box can help all of us improve the role we play in delivering exceptional patient care. 

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-11798228 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0600 794 2 7 full false Value Differences Value Differences Embracing diversity in all of its forms is important in our professional and personal lives. In the latest episode of the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast, Clinical Nutrition Manager Jacquie Daughtry talks about how she embraces the premier behavior “Value Differences” with patients and colleagues. For Jacquie, it is all about approaching people with an open mind, asking lots of questions, and realizing that everyone has something meaningful to bring to the table.

]]> Embracing diversity in all of its forms is important in our professional and personal lives. In the latest episode of the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast, Clinical Nutrition Manager Jacquie Daughtry talks about how she embraces the premier behavior “Value Differences” with patients and colleagues. For Jacquie, it is all about approaching people with an open mind, asking lots of questions, and realizing that everyone has something meaningful to bring to the table.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-11204959 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0500 837 2 6 full false Have a Contagious Positive Attitude Have a Contagious Positive Attitude Having a positive attitude is indeed contagious…and it’s also a choice you can make every day! That’s the message from Lori Minor, MSHA, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager for Critical Care. In the latest episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, which focuses on the premier behavior of “Have a Contagious Positive Attitude,” Lori explains how she stays upbeat by viewing every interaction as a chance to bring hope and kindness to a patient, family or colleague.

]]> Having a positive attitude is indeed contagious…and it’s also a choice you can make every day! That’s the message from Lori Minor, MSHA, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager for Critical Care. In the latest episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, which focuses on the premier behavior of “Have a Contagious Positive Attitude,” Lori explains how she stays upbeat by viewing every interaction as a chance to bring hope and kindness to a patient, family or colleague.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-10719542 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1144 2 5 full false Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Effective communication is key to our ability to deliver world-class health care, whether you’re at the bedside or in a support role. In this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Director of Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems Mike Richardson shares his secrets to success for the premier value of “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate:” Be clear, honest and consistent; pick up the phone or talk face-to-face rather than sending an email; and show your colleagues grace if they don’t respond immediately. 

]]> Effective communication is key to our ability to deliver world-class health care, whether you’re at the bedside or in a support role. In this episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Director of Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems Mike Richardson shares his secrets to success for the premier value of “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate:” Be clear, honest and consistent; pick up the phone or talk face-to-face rather than sending an email; and show your colleagues grace if they don’t respond immediately. 

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-10132352 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 989 2 4 full false Think Team First Think Team First This episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast focuses on “Think Team First” – and for our security staff, that’s an important part of keeping patients, visitors, and employees safe. Security Officer Kenneth DeBerry shares how excellent communication and “always keeping his head on swivel” lets him address threats and make our campus more welcoming and less overwhelming.

]]> This episode of Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast focuses on “Think Team First” – and for our security staff, that’s an important part of keeping patients, visitors, and employees safe. Security Officer Kenneth DeBerry shares how excellent communication and “always keeping his head on swivel” lets him address threats and make our campus more welcoming and less overwhelming.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-9651802 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 771 2 3 full false COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Amber Thacker COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Amber Thacker The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven highly safe and effective, but there are still a lot of myths surrounding these lifesaving shots. Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD sits down with Amber Thacker, MD, director of hospital medicine and head of the COVID-19 Unit, to provide the facts and answer questions about the vaccines.

]]> The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven highly safe and effective, but there are still a lot of myths surrounding these lifesaving shots. Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD sits down with Amber Thacker, MD, director of hospital medicine and head of the COVID-19 Unit, to provide the facts and answer questions about the vaccines.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-9085238 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1480 2 2 full false Season Two PREMIER! Season Two PREMIER! We're excited to announce the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast is back, with Dr. Coopwood welcoming two guests to share their insight into an unprecedented year in health care. EVS Supervisor Ambro Johnson saw how the pandemic highlighted the importance of his team's cleaning and sanitation work, and Women's Services Nursing Director Lilly Cooper embraced new roles and new ideas to make sure pandemic challenges didn't compromise exceptional patient care.

]]> We're excited to announce the Lunch with Dr. Coopwood podcast is back, with Dr. Coopwood welcoming two guests to share their insight into an unprecedented year in health care. EVS Supervisor Ambro Johnson saw how the pandemic highlighted the importance of his team's cleaning and sanitation work, and Women's Services Nursing Director Lilly Cooper embraced new roles and new ideas to make sure pandemic challenges didn't compromise exceptional patient care.

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-8502175 Tue, 11 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1692 2 1 full false Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Communicate, Communicate, Communicate This month’s podcast aims to get people talking as Dr. Coopwood and Stanley Kinnie from IT discuss the Premier Behavior “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.” Kinnie helps his colleagues work through frustrating computer problems by listening carefully and giving honest options and answers so they can get back to providing excellent patient care.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-with-dr-coopwood/id1497897053

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCXo7_13bmE_qBO-j9zilw

]]> This month’s podcast aims to get people talking as Dr. Coopwood and Stanley Kinnie from IT discuss the Premier Behavior “Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.” Kinnie helps his colleagues work through frustrating computer problems by listening carefully and giving honest options and answers so they can get back to providing excellent patient care.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-with-dr-coopwood/id1497897053

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCXo7_13bmE_qBO-j9zilw

]]> Regional One Health Buzzsprout-2903206 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0600 1235 1 5 full false Challenge The Status Quo Challenge The Status Quo Dr. Kito Lord, Director of Emergency Medicine, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss one of our toughest Premier Behaviors – “Challenge the Status Quo.”  Dr. Lord came to Regional One Health from his native Philadelphia to do just that, and it has resulted in shorter emergency department wait times and better interaction between the ED and trauma.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Dr. Kito Lord, Director of Emergency Medicine, joins Dr. Coopwood to discuss one of our toughest Premier Behaviors – “Challenge the Status Quo.”  Dr. Lord came to Regional One Health from his native Philadelphia to do just that, and it has resulted in shorter emergency department wait times and better interaction between the ED and trauma.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Regional One Health / Dr. Kito Lord Buzzsprout-2655985 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0600 1207 Premier Behaviors, Dr. Coopwood, LWDC, Regional One Health, Challenge the Status Quo 1 4 full false Know My "Why" Know My "Why" Family Nurse Practitioner Amanda Best chats with Dr. Coopwood about the Premier Behavior “Know My Why” and helping open our new location, Kirby Primary Care. Amanda found her “Why” while caring for patients on a mission trip to Guatemala, and she’s bringing it with her to Kirby, where the new mom is excited to provide care for adults and children.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Family Nurse Practitioner Amanda Best chats with Dr. Coopwood about the Premier Behavior “Know My Why” and helping open our new location, Kirby Primary Care. Amanda found her “Why” while caring for patients on a mission trip to Guatemala, and she’s bringing it with her to Kirby, where the new mom is excited to provide care for adults and children.

Lunch With Dr. Coopwood is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Regional One Health / Amanda Best Buzzsprout-2429357 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0600 917 Know My Why, Premier Behaviors, Dr. Coopwood, LWDC, Regional One Health, Dr. Reginald Coopwood 1 3 full false Be Dependable Be Dependable Harbor of Health Practice Manager Sheena Freeman brings Dr. Coopwood lunch from Harbor Town and acknowledges face-to-face that she has her eye on his job while the two chat about the Premier Behavior “Be Dependable.”

The Lunch With Dr. Coopwood podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Harbor of Health Practice Manager Sheena Freeman brings Dr. Coopwood lunch from Harbor Town and acknowledges face-to-face that she has her eye on his job while the two chat about the Premier Behavior “Be Dependable.”

The Lunch With Dr. Coopwood podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Regional One Health / Sheena Freeman Buzzsprout-2213051 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600 1257 Regional One Health, Premier Behavior, Dr. Coopwood, Lunch with Dr. Coopwood, Sheena Freeman, Healthcare, Health care, Premier Expectations 1 2 full false Make it Happen Make it Happen Dr. Coopwood sits down with Rivers Smith and Brandon Williams to discuss a recent incident in which a Gentleman and his dog were rescued from a burning car.

The Lunch With Dr. Coopwood podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Dr. Coopwood sits down with Rivers Smith and Brandon Williams to discuss a recent incident in which a Gentleman and his dog were rescued from a burning car.

The Lunch With Dr. Coopwood podcast is a 12 part series released the first Tuesday of every month. The podcast features Dr. Reginald Coopwood, president and CEO, in conversations with employees and friends of Regional One Health who are making a difference with our Premier Behaviors. 

]]> Regional One Health / Rivers Smith and Brandon Williams Buzzsprout-1998658 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0600 750 Dr. Coopwood, Regional One Health, Premier Behaviors, Premier Expectations 1 1 full false