The Red Couch on the Road

This series, led by Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, will uncover the stories behind J&J CareCommunity which supports healthcare professionals who are working to help bridge the gap between their communities and care.

Watch. Be inspired. And join us on the journey to strengthen the foundation of health systems—one conversation at a time.

Episode 4: Healthcare works because of nurses

For healthcare to work, it takes nurses. In episode four, Vanessa meets with Jill Wegener, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Blythedale Children’s Hospital to discuss the evolving role of nurses, nurses’ ability to transform care delivery and Jill’s Nurse Innovation Fellowship experience.

Jill shares how through the fellowship program the Blythedale team came up with an innovative solution to improve the quality of care for medically fragile children transitioning from hospital to home care. Tune in and let this story inspire you.

Vanessa Broadhurst and Jill Wegener sitting on a red couch

About Vanessa Broadhurst

Vanessa Broadhurst is Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Vanessa is responsible for advancing our strategy across Corporate Marketing, Global Communications, Health Equity and Philanthropic giving. She leads a world-class team that is passionate about changing the trajectory of health for humanity.

Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Introducing J&J CareCommunity

Johnson & Johnson is closing the gap between communities and care through J&J CareCommunity. Building on our legacy, J&J CareCommunity is rooted in championing nurses and health workers, the heart of the care system, and advancing programs that improve access to quality care for communities worldwide.

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