Why FMOL Health, Why Now with E.J. Kuiper

In the debut episode of Straight from the Source, FMOL Health President & CEO E.J. Kuiper joins host Stephanie to discuss the system’s transition to FMOL Health, a new chapter for the leading Catholic health system in the Gulf South, and why it’s far more than a name change. E.J. shares candid insights on mission, identity, leadership, innovation, and the future of caring for our communities across Louisiana and Mississippi. 

You’ll hear the story behind our new brand campaign, This Is How We Healthcare, how our mission comes to life in our hospitals and clinics, and why focusing on people first, from patients to team members, drives everything we do. 

Whether you’re part of our FMOL Health team, a community member or simply curious about how healthcare is evolving, this conversation offers clarity, connection and meaningful perspective Straight from the Source. 

Key Moments: 

• A Mission that Lives Off the Wall – 1:05
• The Real Story Behind the Name Change – 3:30
• The Birth of a Verb: This is How We Healthcare – 6:10
• Caring for Those Who Care for Others – 9:00
• Everyday Empathy in Real Time – 12:45
• The Future: AI, Innovation and Rural Health – 14:00
• Following the Sisters Question, “Where Are We Needed?” - 17:20
• From Good to Great – 19:00 

Learn more about E.J. and our health system leadership team: https://www.fmolhs.org/about-us/leadership 

Explore career opportunities across FMOL Health: https://www.fmolhealth.org/careers   

Learn more about This is How We Healthcare: https://www.fmolhs.org/fmol-health  

Read more on The Source: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/stories-that-inspire/stepping-into-who-we-are-as-fmol-health 

Straight from the Source is a podcast from FMOL Health. Do you have an idea for an episode or topic you’d like us to cover? Leave a comment or email us at [e-mail] 

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