50 Years of Service and Compassion | Here for Good Podcast. "Inside Edition"
Release Date: 10/23/2025
Meet "Mr. Virtua," Rob Thomas
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Rob Thomas, director of plant operations, is known affectionately as “Mr. Virtua” at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Rob is the go-to person when help is needed — and always steps up for special events on his campus like Run With the Docs and the NICU Reunion. Beyond his campus, Rob is committed to service. He’s participated in Virtua’s turkey distribution events and volunteers with Catholic Charities. In fact, Rob took three trips to New Orleans to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Rob’s reliability and positive outlook have made him a trusted presence across Virtua....
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Leading Through the Power of Connection
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Katherine Jaffe, director of nursing for Med Surg (3NS) at Virtua Marlton Hospital, brings a blend of compassion, resilience, and leadership to her role. Prior to her career in healthcare, Katherine joined the United States Peace Corps, where she spent two years living in a rural village in Zambia. There, she led literacy programs, supported HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, and empowered women through business education and a sewing initiative. The biggest lesson she learned is the power of connection. Katherine shared, “No matter what culture you’re from or where you’re from, people come...
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Leading with Purpose, Serving with Heart
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Diana Torres, manager of central sterile processing, leads an essential behind-the-scenes team responsible for the complex, multi-step sterilization of medical instruments. An advocate for her 28 techs and a believer in continuing education, she not only models leadership by working alongside her team but also teaches a sterile processing course at Rowan, helping to train the next generation. Diana's professional success, which she attributes to living by our Virtua values, has enabled her to build a rich personal life, spending time with her family and her menagerie of animals...
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A Story of Service and Advocacy
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Maria Yambo, a medical assistant at Virtua Primary Care – Marlton, is passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape her. She volunteers with organizations that lift up her hometown of Camden, and she calls upon her lived experiences to relate to others. Maria also advocates for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association, a cause close to her heart after losing her father to dementia in 2024. Get to know this engaged and inspiring colleague in this Inside Edition interview, which happens to be the 100th episode of Dennis’ Here for Good podcast!
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Finding Purpose in Serving Others
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Inspired by the kindness she once received from others, Quiana Sterling, office assistant at Virtua Primary Care – Moorestown at Young Avenue, is passionate about giving back. Through the Black and African American Colleague Community, Quiana volunteers at Cathedral Kitchen, as well as the Volunteers of America and her local library. One experience that stayed with her was sitting and talking with a man at Cathedral Kitchen who told her no one had spoken to him in a long time — a reminder that sometimes the gift of time can mean the most. When asked how others can begin volunteering,...
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The Heart Behind Heart Care
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Dr. Kintur Sanghvi, interventional cardiologist, offers a glimpse into the world of cardiovascular care—and the heart behind it. He shares how innovation, like renal denervation, is bringing new hope to patients with hard-to-control high blood pressure. And beyond the science, how trust, education, and prevention can change outcomes long before a crisis happens. Dr. Sanghvi also opens up about how an unexpected background in acting has shaped the way he listens to and understands his patients. At the end of the day, it’s a simple but powerful reminder: health care is about people caring...
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From Service to Sidelines: How Rob Leads with Purpose On and Off the Field
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Service has always been at the heart of Rob Hinson’s journey. In this episode, we meet Rob, a security officer at Virtua Health whose impact extends far beyond our walls. A 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Rob now serves his community as both a special education teacher and the head football coach at Camden High School—where he led his team to a historic state championship and South Jersey title sweep. From protecting patients and visitors to mentoring students and athletes, Rob shares how discipline, compassion, and leadership show up in every role he takes on—and why...
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A Journey of Growth, Service, and Purpose
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Building a career while staying grounded in service is at the heart of Zac Betz’s journey. In this episode, we meet Zac Betz, RN, at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital whose path began as a patient transporter and grew through determination, mentorship, and a passion for helping others. From mission trips to caring for patients on the med-surg oncology unit, Zac shares how purpose, teamwork, and resilience shape his work every day.
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The Human Touch Behind Every Call
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The colleagues at the Virtua Access Center are often the first voice patients hear when they begin their healthcare journey. In this episode, Lia Simmons recounts her inspiring path from navigator to director of the Access Center and reflects on the meaningful connections that shape every call. She also shares her passion for performing arts and competitive dancing. Her story is a powerful example of resilience, compassion, and the Culture of WE in action.
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How Purpose, People, and Passion Come Together
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Dr. Vik Bathula believes that medicine is not a solo sport, but a shared mission. As director of the internal medicine residency program at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, he is doing far more than building curricula and rounding with residents. He’s shaping physicians into caregivers who will treat every patient with dignity and respect. This is a conversation about leadership, legacy, and why medicine is never just a job—it’s a calling filled with purpose.
info_outlineFor Debra Moran, senior vice president of health advancement and community programs, Virtua Health has been a place to grow, serve, and make a difference. Growing up in Camden, Debra always knew she wanted to work in health care. What began as a career in radiology became a 50-year commitment to improving access, equity, and care for her community.
Debra’s work reflects what it means to be a champion of humanity, addressing health disparities and building stronger communities through compassionate care and meaningful connections.