Healthcare's CIO of the Year (ft Ellen Wiegand)

About this episode

Edward Marx interviews Ellen Wiegand about her career in healthcare IT and her life philosophy.

On this episode of DGTL Voices, Edward Marx interviews Ellen Wiegand, the CIO of VCU Health and the Healthcare CIO of the Year. They discuss Ellen's journey from her childhood in Albany, New York, to her pivotal career moments, including her decision to shift from pre-med to healthcare IT. Ellen shares her life philosophy centered on empathy, humility, and courage, and emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her career. The conversation also highlights the recognition she received through the Orbi award and the impactful work being done at VCU Health, especially during challenging times. Ellen offers insights on continuous learning, resilience, and advice for graduates entering the workforce.

People in this episode

Host: Edward Marx

Guest: Ellen Wiegand

Topics covered

• healthcare IT
• mentorship
• career journey
• empathy
• resilience
• continuous learning

Keywords

• CIO of the Year
• healthcare
• mentorship
• career advice
• VCU Health
• Orbi award
• empathy
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VCU Health, Orbi award

Places: Albany, New York

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