St. Luke's Health Now Episode Discusses Medical Simulation Technology in Healthcare

This episode focuses on simulation training technology, exploring the hands-on experience where students learn from real-life situations.

The next episode of St. Luke’s Health Now will air on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. on WFMZ, Channel 69. This episode explores simulation technology in healthcare and the services offered by healthcare providers at St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN). 

The episode features a panel of experts at SLUHN, including:

• Lenny Merchant, network director of clinical education, development and innovation

• Steven Mankos, clinical education specialist

• Dr. Meredith L. Birsner, MD, co-chief of obstetrics, maternal and fetal medicine specialist

“Simulation creates an artificial environment in which healthcare workers can practice and refine their skills,” said Merchant. “We welcome mistakes in that simulated environment, because that’s the safest place to make them.”

St. Luke's Health Now, hosted by Ashley Russo, founder and executive producer of ASR Media, is a co-production of ASR Media and SLUHN.

St. Luke's Health Now complements other St. Luke's health and wellness programming, including Talk with Your Doctor, a 30-minute live call-in show in its 21st year. St. Luke's Health Now and Talk with Your Doctor air in rotation every Monday at 6:30 PM on WFMZ-TV Channel 69 (Service Electric channel 508 and RCN channel 1007). Check local listings for show schedules and topics.