Kettering Health recently hosted an open house for physicians at the Center for Clinical Innovation at Ridgeleigh Terrace, a space dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among healthcare providers. This location, previously the system’s corporate headquarters, has been repurposed to focus on clinical quality, safety, and efficiency for the benefit of patients and communities.
The historical significance of Ridgeleigh Terrace as the former home of Charles F. Kettering, an inventor and businessman who made notable contributions to technology and innovation, adds to the legacy of innovation embodied by this location. Built in 1914, the house was ahead of its time with electric air conditioning using freon, an invention by Kettering. This makes it ideal for the innovative work being carried out by Kettering Health physicians.
During the open house, Acute Care President Daniel Wolcott emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and purposeful care within the community. The Center for Clinical Innovation serves as a space where clinical providers can come together to generate ideas that will shape the future of healthcare delivery for Kettering Health and its patients. Physicians like Dr. Michale Lakes and Dr. Harvey Hahn shared their perspectives on the potential impact of the center’s initiatives. Dr. Lakes highlighted it as a hub for creativity and progress in areas such as digital health and artificial intelligence while Dr. Hahn expressed hope that innovations emerging from it would fundamentally transform Kettering Health’s approach to medicine with a focus on lifestyle medicine and well-being for both patients and healthcare providers.
Projects showcased at the open house included advancements in high-tech and AI applications, clinical informatics, digital health, lifestyle medicine
