Tina Garrison, Chief Operating Officer of SSM Health’s St. Louis and Southern Illinois Region
Tina Garrison, Chief Operating Officer of SSM Health’s St. Louis and Southern Illinois Region  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Wed Feb 11 2026
Description: In this episode, Tina Garrison, Chief Operating Officer of SSM Health’s St. Louis and Southern Illinois region, discusses how the Project Core initiative is advancing patient centered, value based care while delivering major operational and financial gains. She also shares priorities for 2026, key industry headwinds, and how mission driven partnerships and centers of excellence support sustainable growth.