Summary

How can we improve health and reduce health inequity? By speaking to healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn 1. The impact of social determinants on health 2. Racism as a public health threat 3. Disparities caused by social determinants of healthHere's a breakdown of what is covered:[00:00:00] - Corey from the healthy project.[00:00:56] - Welcome Dr. Andrea Willis.[00:01:23] - Getting up in the morning.[00:05:41] - How does racism impact health?[00:09:03] - How do we improve the healthcare system?[00:13:07] - Dismantling the narrative around race and health.[00:16:01] - Correcting social determinants of health.[00:19:54] - Being a black woman in leadership."You can't ask the person that's hurting to just heal themselves. You've got to turn to the system to say what has happened, that the very people that are hurting feel like they can't come get help."Dr. Andrea Willis is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. She is a board-certified pediatrician and has served in public health roles most of her career, including deputy commissioner of health for the state of Tennessee and starting Cover Kids, the state's Children's Health Insurance Program.This is Dr. Andrea Willis's story...I am a doctor, and I have seen firsthand the effects of systemic racism on people's health. It is a problem that we have to address as a system, and it starts with looking at the data and bringing in the right stakeholders. We need to be intentional about our message and make sure that we are representing the community in a way that is respectful and empowering. We also need to make sure that we are providing the right resources and support to people in order to level the playing field.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The impact of social determinants on health2. Racism as a public health threat3. Disparities caused by social determinants of healthResources:Learn More about the My City My Health Conference!My City My Health Conference 2022Connect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInWebsiteLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | SpotifySupport the show