Episode description: Tune in for a captivating conversation with Steve Edwards, a true health care visionary, and learn about his reflections on leadership, his challenges and legacy while at Cox Health, and the exciting chapters that lie ahead. Whether you're a health care professional, a Springfield community member, or you're simply interested in stories of leadership and reinvention, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration.
About the podcast: In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Hauxeda.
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About the host: Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Hauxeda. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009.