In this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower speaks with <b>Salina Bishop, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan</b> (RMHCWM), who discusses her strategic vision for the organization, emphasizing its critical role in the region's evolving healthcare sector.<br /><br />In our conversation, Salina discusses three key areas: securing a "seat at the table" in local healthcare, reshaping the narrative that RMHCWM is "more than just a place to stay," and providing "radical hospitality" to remove family barriers.<br /><br />Bishop also highlights the impact of the recent $2.5 million expansion, which increased capacity to 25 family suites, allowing the 35-year-old nonprofit to better meet the increasing demand for specialized pediatric care in Grand Rapids. <br /><br />Learn More: <a href="https://rmhcwm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan</b></a><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Radical Hospitality: CEO Salina Bishop On Reshaping the Narrative of West Michigan's Ronald McDonald House (11-23-25)

NOV 23, 202512 MIN
West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

Radical Hospitality: CEO Salina Bishop On Reshaping the Narrative of West Michigan's Ronald McDonald House (11-23-25)

NOV 23, 202512 MIN

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In this episode of West Michigan Weekend, host Phil Tower speaks with <b>Salina Bishop, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan</b> (RMHCWM), who discusses her strategic vision for the organization, emphasizing its critical role in the region's evolving healthcare sector.<br /><br />In our conversation, Salina discusses three key areas: securing a "seat at the table" in local healthcare, reshaping the narrative that RMHCWM is "more than just a place to stay," and providing "radical hospitality" to remove family barriers.<br /><br />Bishop also highlights the impact of the recent $2.5 million expansion, which increased capacity to 25 family suites, allowing the 35-year-old nonprofit to better meet the increasing demand for specialized pediatric care in Grand Rapids. <br /><br />Learn More: <a href="https://rmhcwm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan</b></a><br /><br /><br /><br />