Episode 25 - An Innovative Approach to Supporting the Well-Being of 30,000 Employees - with Mel Goodrich from Sentara Health

The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast

On the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner welcomes Mel Goodrich, SVP, Chief People Officer at Sentara Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, ranking among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems nationwide. With over 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division serving over 1.2 million members in Virginia and Florida, Sentara Health is a prominent leader in the industry.
Mel's leadership style centers around fostering accountability and delivering results through the pillars of talent, transparency, and collaboration. Her oversight extends to human resource operations across all Sentara hospitals, Sentara Medical Group, Sentara Enterprises, as well as the Sentara corporate departments responsible for finance and community outreach. In her role, Mel serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning the Human Resources Business Partner function with the broader strategic goals of both the Human Resources department and the organization as a whole.
Discover how Sentara Health, a leading healthcare provider, prioritizes the well-being of its almost 32,000 employees. Mel highlights the various strategies and initiatives they have implemented to create a safe and supportive workplace environment.
Moreover, Mel discusses the role of health literacy in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health. She shares how Sentara Health is partnering with organizations like EdLogics to provide their employees with access to a powerful health literacy platform. With over 337,000 health literacy games played and 650,000 activities completed, Sentara Health is leading the way in educating and supporting its workforce.
The commitment to health literacy doesn't end there...
Sentara Health is also actively involved in the community through the Healthier757 initiative. By providing trusted health information and resources, they aim to create a healthier, health literate community, promoting health equity and well-being for all.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Mel discuss:
☑️ The strategies Sentara Health employs to support the well-being and productivity of its workforce.
☑️ The impact of the EdLogics platform on employee engagement and health literacy.
☑️ The significance of creating a safe space for employees to voice their needs, ideas, and concerns in the workplace.
☑️ How does an engaged and listening culture contribute to employee trust and overall well-being?
☑️ And much more.
Thanks, Mel!
For show notes and resources, visit EdLogics Podcast.
About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics
Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.
Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.
For show notes and resources, visit www.edlogics.com/podcast.
☑️ Learn About EdLogics

Want to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com