Christina Ryan: A Message From a Boss Lady on the Frontline

Boss Ladies

“Stay informed, but please, don’t forget about your own personal wellbeing.”

Christina Ryan is the CEO and Chief Nursing Officer of the Deaconess Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Today, she and her team are on the frontline fighting COVID-19 and working hard to protect their patients. In this episode, Christina shares the importance of going forward as planned with a hospital birth rather than shifting to a home birth in response to the pandemic. She also shares her advice and strategies for childbirth at hospitals during this difficult time, with or with out a partner in the room. Rated one of the best places to work by Modern Healthcare, Christina shares her tips for creating a positive culture for both the employees and the patients at the Deaconess Women’s Hospital. On behalf of Boss Ladies, thank you to Christina and all healthcare workers as well as everyone working on the frontline to keep us safe. For more information on the Deaconess Women's Hospital, go to www.deaconess.com/The-Womens-Hospital or @deaconesswomenshospital