Flourish: Equitable Care Innovation and Leading Through a Crisis with Corina Clark

June 16, 2025: Corina Clark, COO at Gardner Health Services and one of Becker's "COOs to Know," discusses her transformative journey as a leader in communal, equitable healthcare. Drawing from influential mentors who shaped her leadership philosophy, Corina discusses how equity must serve as "the lens through which we look at clinical decision-making" rather than just a checkbox exercise. She offers practical strategies for balancing operational excellence with personal sustainability, including implementing scheduled "no meeting zones" and leading impromptu zumba classes that reconnect her team to their core purpose. Corina’s forward-thinking vision for community health aims to transcend traditional care models, reimagining spaces where prevention, wellness, and trust-building form the foundation of truly patient-centered care. Key Points:

• 03:47 Leadership and Equity in Healthcare
• 09:44 Operational Challenges and Innovations
• 15:42 Mentorship and Personal Influences
• 23:02 Innovating in Community Health
• 38:00 Lightning Round

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