Here for Good. Podcast.

Bridging Gaps in South Jersey and Beyond (6.26.25)

Celebrating 25 years with Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, Rose shares her journey from family liaison to an interpreter for the early intervention program. In this role, Rose bridges communication gaps so that clinicians and our youngest patients can fully understand each other.

But there is more to Rose than what’s on her Virtua ID. She and her husband have opened their home and hearts to more than 40 foster children from other countries who have been separated from their families. She highlighted the joy of introducing them to new experiences and encouraging others to consider fostering and offering loving homes to children in need.

Matilda Adams Lights the Way (6.12.25)

Step into the world of Matilda Adams, a true luminary at Virtua. As director of the Virtua Samson Cancer Center - Moorestown, Matilda leads and inspires by example, fostering team connections and championing intentional listening to better serve patients. Matilda's dedication also extends globally. Originally from Ghana, she teaches nurses there about peritoneal dialysis, driven by a desire to "see people live their best life." A proud "Virtua lifer," she believes every action can positively impact colleagues and patients, especially in guiding patients through darkness and helping them "turn the light on."

Thank You for Your Service (5.28.25)

Jeanette Conrad-McKee shares how her military background shaped her career as a nurse leader. Izabelle Labrador, still actively serving in the New Jersey National Guard, works as a patient experience navigator in the emergency department. And Randy Forte, a full-time paramedic, recounts how his six years as an Army Ranger ignited his passion for emergency medicine.

This episode also explores the We Serve Colleague Community at Virtua and what the powerful phrase “thank you for your service” means to Jeanette, Izabelle, and Randy.

From Helping Hands to a Forever Family (5.1.25)

Jamie Hubble is a physical therapist, working with children aged zero to three. In this role, she visits families in their homes, empowering parents with strategies to help their little ones learn to crawl, walk, and explore their world. But one little girl, Penny, captured Jamie's heart. Penny's diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) presented unique challenges; however, Jamie and her husband, Kyle, found ways to support Penny's development. What began as therapy evolved into a bond, culminating in their decision to adopt Penny. Today, Penny is a thriving child, a testament to their love and commitment. 

The Passion, Purpose, and Perserverance of Dr. Angela Bess (4.17.25)

Dr. Angela Bess, OB-GYN, is a force for change—delivering access, advocacy, and hope to a community that needs it most. In this episode, she shares what it means for patients to finally receive long-overdue care—and how she’s confronting the maternal health crisis head-on with urgency and heart. But Dr. Bess’s impact extends far beyond the clinic. When she’s not advocating for women’s health—locally and globally, she chases adventure, from running marathons and completing triathlons to reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.