Stay in the know about upcoming events at Enloe Health, hear how the organization is performing and more in our Enloe’s Message podcast.
Every month, Jolene Francis, Enloe Health’s Chief Development Officer, will sit down with Mike Wiltermood, Enloe Health’s President and CEO, or other members of the organization’s Senior Team.
They’ll reflect on the previous month, recognize employee accomplishments and share what’s going on at Enloe Health to keep caregivers informed.
Episode 52: Shining the Spotlight on Our Nursing Staff
Jolene visits with Sandra Bernstein, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, about National Nurses Week as well as the Nurses Making a Difference Award.
National Nurses Week celebrates all nurses at Enloe Health, as well as nurses throughout the nation.
Sandra discusses the second annual Nurses Making a Difference Award and offers details on Darrell Daugherty, RN, the 2026 recipient. Darrell received his award May 6 — National Nurses Day — and enjoyed recognition for his remarkable career achievements. He started at Enloe in 1983 and has made a tremendous impact on the organization as well as in the community.
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Episode 51: Talking About Residents
Jolene visits with Sean Maiorano, D.O., Chief Medical Officer, about the Family Medical Residency and the Psychiatry Residency programs. Dr. Maiorano talks about the expansion of the Family Medicine Residency Program in just its second year of operation, as it adds six medical residents to the roster of four who joined in 2025.
In addition, four new residents have established the Psychiatry Residency Program as Healthy Rural California — the nonprofit organization that oversees the residency programs — seeks to alleviate the critical shortage of health care providers in Northern California.
Dr. Maiorano joined other Enloe and Healthy Rural California officials in announcing the names of the new residents during Match Day, a March 20 event that was one of many similar introductions around the nation.
The Family Medicine residents include Katherine Arnott, M.D.; Arnie Bengo, M.D.; Brock Clark, D.O.; Sadie Cochenour, D.O.; Crimsun Kessler, M.D.; and Scott Lowe, D.O. Psychiatry residents include Xiaohe “Heidi” Pei, M.D.; Jessica Nwabeke, M.D.; Aqsa Zia, M.D.; and Joele Charlene Guemkam Tueno Scott, D.O. They’ll begin clinicals at Enloe on July 1 following a two-week orientation.
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Episode 50: Revenues, Match Day & the Cancer Center
Jolene visits with Mike about rising costs and flat revenue streams facing Enloe Health. Mike talks about Enloe’s need to manage the financial factors within its control, as well as potential reimbursement changes with H.R. 1, which could result in a dramatic drop in Medicare reimbursements. He also provides an update on Oroville Hospital.
Mike and Jolene share a lighter moment as they talk about Match Day, the March 20 event during which Enloe will introduce six new residents. They also share some news regarding the great work at the Enloe Health Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center as it approaches completion.
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Episode 49: The New Rehabilitation Partnership
Jolene visits with Mike about the partnership Enloe Health forged with Lifepoint Health to manage the Enloe Health Rehabilitation Center. Mike hopes to dispel rumors about employment and operational issues that have resulted from the partnership. He also explains the related issues of admission to the rehabilitation center, billing and payment through Medicare.
Finally, Mike and Jolene express their thanks for the hard work Enloe caregivers demonstrate every day.
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Episode 48: Enloe Wraps up 2025
December brought some expected and unexpected activity to Enloe Health. These topics take the spotlight during the January edition of Enloe’s Message.
Jolene speaks with Mike about this year’s Joint Commission survey, Oroville Hospital’s bankruptcy and the possibility of Enloe playing a part of Oroville’s reorganization. They also discuss the unexpected national attention Enloe received due to a widely viewed social media post.
Finally, Mike and Jolene compliment the outstanding work Enloe caregivers do during the holiday season.
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Episode 47: Timely Issues
Another calendar year is almost in the books, and several timely issues take the spotlight during the December edition of Enloe’s Message.
Mike and Jolene discuss Enloe’s strategic initiatives, the mid-year review the Enloe Health Board of Trustees will consider, the closure of Glenn Medical Center, instability at Oroville Hospital, the recent visit from the Joint Commission and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Enloe Health Park.
Finally, Mike and Jolene thank Enloe caregivers for their hard work and wish them a joyous holiday season.
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Episode 46: Talking About New, Legacy Physicians
Doctors new to the profession — and seasoned ones who’ve made a significant mark on their work and in the community — take the spotlight during the November edition of Enloe’s Message.
Sean Maiorano, D.O., Chief Medical Officer, talks to Jolene. They discuss how physicians at the Family Medicine Residency Program are settling in since starting in July. The two also talk about 2026 Match Day, giving a sneak peek into the next group of residents who will join the program.
Finally, Dr. Maiorano talks about the 2025 Physician Legacy Award, honoring a doctor who has made a real impact at Enloe Health and in the community.
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