Chris Berger is the vice president of enterprise communications at Atrium Health, a large healthcare system that operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. In his role, Berger oversees both internal and external communications for Atrium Health and its 75,000 employees.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Berger discusses:
Why it’s important that employees feel connected to the company's mission.
Regulatory constraints in healthcare communications.
His time working with Walmart before joining Atrium Health.
Atrium Health's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The importance of maintaining trust and credibility in an era of misinformation and polarization.
The potential impact of AI on communication and the need to adapt to new tools.
Creating a home in Charlotte.
What he’s learned about leadership.
Berger received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2022 for his work with Atrium Health and volunteering his time to help develop other communications and PR professionals.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Chris Berger.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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The power of communications, with Chris Berger