ACHE MN Podcast

Rural Cancer Awareness

In this episode, we explore the challenges of cancer care in rural healthcare.  Listen as host, Sarah Harper, discusses with Drs. Emily Westergard and Wade Swenson the challenges and strides that these rural providers and patients are facing.  Drs. Emily Westergard and Wade Swenson specialize in medical oncology and hematology and are dedicated and passionate about sharing their experiences, concerns, and advocacy. 

Conversation with the 2023 President

We are pleased to share this important and impactful conversation with ACHE MN 2023 President, Katie Kummer, FACHE. As Katie reflects on her time with ACHE, she shares how ACHE has supported her throughout her career, her passion for learning, an impactful project she worked on, and her leadership style to empower those around her.

Rural Healthcare

Rural Healthcare Conversation with Sally Buck, CEO at the National Rural Health Resource Center. Hear directly from Sally about the unique challenges rural healthcare providers face and potential solutions to address them from telemedicine, recruitment, retention, and more.

Conversation With The President

Join us as we listen in on a conversation with Kaia Yngvve, MPH, FACHE, and President of the Minnesota Chapter of ACHE and Abraham Doolhoff, MHA Operations Administrator at Mayo Clinic. In this episode, get to know Kaia and what makes her tick and learn of some of the moments that helped to form her leadership style.

How Mentorship Can Impact Your Career in Healthcare Leadership

Tune in to our latest podcast discussion on mentorship between Thomas Harris Jr., Executive Vice President of Operations at Gillette Children’s and Abraham Doolhoff, Operations Administrator at Mayo Clinic. Hear what mentorship means to Thomas and how his mentor/mentee relationships have helped him navigate his career in healthcare leadership.

Coffee with the President Episode 5

You won’t want to miss Kathy Zavaleta’s final Coffee with the President podcast series. In this episode she reflects on leadership challenges and the benefits of having trusted ACHE colleagues to help you navigate not-so-simple dilemmas, that leaders inevitably face. Kathy Zavaleta talks about how membership can pay off in unexpected ways.

Kathy Zavaleta Interviews Anthony Ashby

ACHE MN has partnered with the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Heartland Chapter and in this podcast episode you will hear from ACHE MN president Kathy Zavaleta, FACHE speaking with NAHSE Heartland Chapter president Anthony Ashby, FACHE. You will learn about the synergies between these two organizations and the combined commitment to enhancing healthcare leadership.

Coffee with the President Episode 4

In this episode of Coffee with the President podcast, Kathy Zavaleta shares how ACHE has shaped her career in unexpected ways.

Coffee with the President Episode 3

In this episode of Coffee with the President Podcast, ACHE MN president Kathy Zavaleta, FACHE shares one of her many stories from volunteering with the chapter and this one includes some unexpected hurdles and how she was able to turn a disastrous event into a growth opportunity and the unexpected benefits that came from it. Volunteering for the ACHE MN chapter is a great place to stretch in your role professionally as well as to contribute to the overall mission of advancing healthcare .

Coffee with the President Episode 2

Listen to the insightful message from ACHE MN president Kathy Zavaleta as she shares a personal and professional story during a career transition phase and how ACHE played a role. This episode of Coffee with the President Podcast sparks hope and sheds light on the invaluable connections that can come from being a member of ACHE.