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In this episode of Here for Good, Virtua Health President and CEO, Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, sits down with Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Tune in to hear their conversation as Bill, an Ordained Minister who leans into his spirituality and faith to guide him, strives to build a world where people have the desire to build up rather than tear down. From changing notions of donations to investments and using those investments as a catalyst to inspire action locally, Bill is a true believer in the power of collaboration and the capability of bringing partners together to have the biggest impact on the neighbors we all serve.

The Here for Good podcast, hosted by Virtua Health President and CEO Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE is back for 2022. Season three kicks off with a conversation between Dennis and special guest Geoff Martha, chairman and CEO of Medtronic. “I knew my life would be different,” said Geoff as the two kicked-off their conversation around leadership in the time of a global pandemic.  Tune in to hear their views on the evolution of the roles of CEOs, how Medtronic, the leading global healthcare technology company, has reframed its thinking to have a bigger impact across the globe, and creating inclusive work environments in order to attract, retain, and develop the best talent in the world.

While it's been 25 years since she last hit the court professionally, she's still one of the most prominent names in tennis. Listen as our guest, tennis star, Zina Garrison returns questions from host, Dennis Pullin, FACHE, president and CEO of Virtua Health on the latest episode of Here For Good. Zina and Dennis talk about her impressive tennis career and how she draws from her own experience to inspire children and young athletes through the Zina Garrison Academy. On the tails of the recent summer 2020 Olympic Games and U.S. Open, the two also embark on an important discussion around mental health and its impact on professional athletes.

As a leading global life sciences company, LabCorp has always been about improving lives. Which is just one of the reasons why Adam Schechter – chairman, president, and CEO – is a perfect fit for the company. As the leader of an organization spanning over 100 countries with more than 65,000 employees, Adam firmly believes in leaving the world a better place than how he found it. In this episode of Here for Good, host Dennis Pullin, FACHE, president and CEO of Virtua Health, sits down with Adam to reflect on leadership in today's evolving environment. From the importance of showing up and caring for the community to fostering a workplace in which every person has a voice – we invite you to listen in to this inspiring conversation.

From sitting at the family table to being elected the Governor of New Jersey, public service has always been in Phil Murphy's bones. In this special edition of the Here for Good Podcast, host Dennis Pullin, FACHE, president and CEO of Virtua Health, sits down with Governor Phil Murphy to discuss everything from COVID-19 to rolling out vaccines. With more than 3 million fully vaccinated New Jersey residents, the Garden State has finally turned the corner as it gets closer to its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of the population by June.

A nationally recognized leader in health care with a passion for serving the vulnerable and underserved, Eugene A. Woods, the president and CEO of Atrium Health, may not have always known what he wanted to do, but has shown up each day as if he were always meant to do it.  Gene is a lifelong musician and songwriter embodied as a career health care executive who has made a personal commitment to do his part to make the world a better place. Host Dennis Pullin, FACHE, president and CEO of Virtua Health, kicks-off season two of Here for Good with colleague and friend Gene, addressing everything from what it means to be a leader in today's society to how to bring greater visibility to racial injustice.  Tune in and discover how these two authentic leaders are committed to sparking actual change and making a difference.

In this episode of the Here for Good podcast, we talk with not just one, but two transformational leaders – Ken Samet, president and CEO of MedStar Health and Jack Lynch, president and CEO of Main Line Health. Like Virtua’s Dennis Pullin, Ken and Jack have had to navigate the uncertainties of 2020 while providing strong leadership for their organizations’ people and staying true to their missions to care for the community.  

As the son of Korean immigrants, Congressman Andy Kim learned the importance of measuring the value of work by thinking of “service as a way of life.” With this foundation, Congressman Kim has served at the Pentagon, State Department, and the White House National Security Council. Today, he represents the Third Congressional District of New Jersey, and is using his platform to address issues surrounding health care, national security, and small businesses.

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and visiting professor of health policy and management at George Washington University’s School of Public Health. She is an expert in public health preparedness and previously served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner. She is a contributing columnist for The Washington Post and a CNN medical analyst. The author of dozens of scientific articles on emergency systems and patient-centered health reform, Dr. Wen is also the author of the book When Doctors Don't Listen.  In 2019, she was named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

Many of you know Steven A. Smith for his strong opinions and incredible knowledge as a top journalist and commentator at ESPN.  In his open and candid conversation with Virtua CEO Dennis Pullin, Stephen A. explores a variety of topics from education, to mentorship, to the importance of believing in yourself to achieve your dreams. Of course, he also talks about sports in the context of being Here for Good and how professional athletes can use their voice and their resources in different ways to make an impact.

Since she learned her son had Type 1 diabetes in the late 1960s, Lee Ducat didn’t just wish for a cure, she worked for a cure. How could she connect with people in the same situation? “I didn’t really know how to do it,” she said. “But there was one thing I knew how to do – throw a cocktail party.” So that’s what she did. With the help of her son’s doctor, she brought everyone together and offered membership forms that led to the formation of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which has raised more than $2 billion to fund research.

Back by popular demand – our first episode of the Here For Good podcast featuring Dr. Martin Topiel generated so much interest that we brought back our head of infectious diseases for another conversation. This time he addresses challenges around testing, developing antibodies, the changes in protective equipment recommendations, and managing the constant flow of rapidly changing information.

As you continue to get important information about the coronavirus pandemic, please take time to listen to Dr. Martin Topiel, Virtua Health’s head of infectious diseases. In this edition of the Here for Good podcast, he talks about his relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci — the face of the White House’s coronavirus response, the challenge clinicians facing clinicians addressing the virus, and the important steps you can take to help control the spread and save lives.

Congressman Donald Norcross spent some time talking with leaders at Virtua Health about the issues and challenges facing health care and the nation at large in the midst of the international coronavirus pandemic.

As the Bishop of Camden, Dennis Sullivan knows how important it is to connect with people through language, but he teaches his priests that it is more important to speak the “language of the heart.” During his discussion with Virtua President and CEO Dennis Pullin, he also talks about how the church’s commitment to ‘servant leadership’ can translate to the business world, as well as importance of language, building relationships with other community organizations, and the biggest challenges facing today’s Catholic Church.   Often described as a man of the people, Bishop Sullivan uses his deep intellect and big heart to persistently question how the Church can use its influence to do more for humankind. Ordained a priest nearly 50 years ago, his many years of service on the Lower East Side of Manhattan have given him a special closeness and dedication to the immigrant communities, particularly those of Latino and Asian descent. Today, he is a vital and vibrant force in and around the vulnerable communities of Camden where he once said: “The church must walk with the poor and never abandon the city of Camden.” Never afraid to take on controversy, Bishop Sullivan has served as a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committee on child protection, which oversees the Church’s efforts to respond to the issues of sexual abuse by clergymen. Prior to coming to South Jersey, Bishop Sullivan was instrumental in New York’s own ongoing reorganization, so he is intimately familiar with how challenging yet necessary change can be.

As CEO of SPM Marketing, Patti Winegar has built a dynamic operation that is helping to transform the way health care organizations connect with their communities. But her passion for helping those without the advantages she has enjoyed led her to connect with the youth of Chicago and children in Guatemala. Her family and her work colleagues have joined her in these endeavors, which she has a unique set of rewards.   “I get so much more out of it than I give. It isn’t about what I’m giving, but what I’m getting, quite frankly. And when you see an impact, it’s really exciting and inspiring.”

Marvin Samson understands what it means to pay it forward. Raised under challenging circumstances, he could not pursue his dream of becoming a pharmacist because he could not afford the education. Instead, he took night classes to earn a degree in chemistry and his career eventually spanned every phase of the pharmaceutical industry, from sweeping floors to building international organizations. He currently leads Samson Medical Technologies in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the third successful startup of his career. He also holds five U.S. patents. His personal success led him to philanthropy and a desire to have a positive impact on young people growing up much like he did. In addition to serving on Virtua Health’s board of trustees, his generosity and passion led him to support numerous initiatives here at Virtua, including our cancer center in Moorestown, which now bears his name.

Senator Singleton understands the importance of community.  He has deep roots in southern New Jersey.  It's the community he represented for six years in the General Assembly and is currently serving as a state Senator.

Dr. Randal Pinkett won Season Four of The Apprentice, but he's also a writer, public speaker, business owner, and "serial entrepreneur.” Most importantly, he describes himself as a “a community servant.”