The PIO Podcast

Author: Robert Tornabene

The PIO Podcast is a platform for Public Information Officers (PIO's) and Public Affairs Officers (PAO's) in public sector organizations, including Police, Fire, EMS, FEMA, state, local, and federal government organizations. The podcast aims to facilitate learning, growth, and discussion of issues that PIO's/PAO's may encounter within their profession. If you would like to support the podcast and connect with other PIO's/PAO's, please email us at thepiopodcast@gmail.com.
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S6 - E4: Gretchen Papez - Valley Health Systems
Episode 4
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

Send us a textSummary: In this conversation, Gretchen Papez, the System Director of PR and Media Relations at Valley Health Systems, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of healthcare communications. She discusses the importance of proactive messaging, crisis communication preparedness, and integrating various communication strategies. Gretchen emphasizes the need to build trust within the community, adapt to trends like home healthcare, and manage misinformation. She also highlights best practices for stakeholder communication and the significance of storytelling in healthcare. The discussion concludes with advice for emerging communication professionals and reflections on the future of healthcare communication.Gretchen's BIO: Gretchen Papez, APR, has spent the majority of her career in health care public relations and marketing communications in Las Vegas, NV. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, reading, walking, traveling and spending time with her family, friends and pups. Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.