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My City My Health: DeAndreya Searight CHES
Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Healthy Project: My City, My Health edition". Today, our host Krisha Keeran, a senior at the University of Iowa with a pa...
Corey Dion Lewis: Building a Health Equity Community
Join us in this enlightening episode as My City My Health intern Krisha Keeran sits down with Corey Dion Lewis, a passionate advocate for health equity and the founder...
Navigating Health Disparities: Innovating Care Processes with Vanessa Guzman
In this compelling episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, I welcome Vanessa Guzman, the dynamic force behind Smartrise Health, a platform meticulously designed to re-...
Addressing Medicaid's Redetermination: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of Medicaid's Redetermination process. For many, the intricacies surrounding Medicaid eligibility and reevaluation ...
Indigenous Health Insights: Bridging Tradition and Modern Research with Jennifer Wolf
In this episode of 'The Healthy Project Podcast,' delve deep into the pressing health disparities faced by Native American communities. With Jennifer Wolf, an advocate...
Empowering Patient-Centered Care: The Role of Communication and Collaboration
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Chayla Morris, PharmD, BCACP. Chayla is the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Broadlawns Medical Center and Healthcare...
Equity in Education: The Intersection with Health Equity w/ Tru Pettigrew
In this episode of the Healthy Projects podcast, Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Tru Pettigrew, Chief Impact Officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Linx ...
Pulse of the Community: Addressing Health Inequalities with Julian
Julian Neely, M.S. United League and LINC Director at United Way of Central Iowa joined the Healthy Project podcast to discuss public health equity, emphasizing the im...
Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Therapists in Mental Health Support
"We as poor people need help. We as whatever caveat comes your way, we need help because it's just a human response. We were made to ask for help. We were made to look...
Vegan Knees: The Journey to Wellness
In this episode, we welcome Keesha Ward, founder of Vegan Knees, for a deep dive into her remarkable journey toward wellness and her commitment to veganism. Listen in ...
Mindful Connections: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Therapy
In this captivating episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, our host delves into an enlightening discussion with Kayla Bell-Consolver, a dedicated therapist and advoca...
Health Equity in Practice: How Pleasant Radford is Making a Difference
In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis chats with Pleasant Radford, Health Equity Officer at UCare, a health equity expert, community ad...
Addressing Health Inequities through Community to Clinical Linkages
"We each have a role to play in ensuring that our communities are better and healthier. Let's all roll up our sleeves and jump in and get involved in some community or...
Understanding Climate Change through the Lens of Health Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Shaneeta Johnson
"You get your voice out through knowing who your representatives are...those people need to know what's important to you so you need to know who they are and they need...
Unmasking Mental Health: Conversations About Suicide
In this episode of The Healthy Project, we delve into the often-overlooked issue of mental health, especially the subject of suicide. We sit down with Ysabel Garcia, a...
Unlocking Health Justice: Transforming Communities through Policy, Equity, and Local Solutions - A Conversation with Philip Alberti
In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, I sit down with Philip Alberti, a renowned health equity expert and founding director of the AAMC Center for Health Jus...
Empowering Black Iowa: Mental Health, Community Support & The Back the Black Campaign - A Candid Conversation with Courageous Fire
Join us for an insightful episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, as he dives deep into a conversation with the inspiring Courageous Fire. ...
Breaking Barriers in Eating Disorder Treatment: Empowering Diverse Communities with Dr. Neeru Bakshi
"But if I can show up in a way that connects with you as a human to another human and then I provide you with understanding, empathy, and then options that you get to ...
Unleashing Creativity and Passion in Public Health with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley
In this episode, I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley. Currently, Dr. Buckley is the Director of Health Equity Initiatives at the Nat...
Accountable Healthcare with Dr. Malika Fair
Driven by an urgent desire to create a more equitable healthcare system, Dr. Malika Fair was determined to make a difference - but she never expected that her mission ...
Unpacking Social Mobility with Darrell Hudson: The Impact on Health & Wealth
"Discover the effects of social mobility on health inequity and empower yourself to make a change."Here's what I cover with Darrell Hudson in this episode:1. How racis...
The Value of Lived Experience in Community Health
This episode was sponsored by: Our Story Our Shot. Visit the website at https://www.ourstoryourshot.com/April 13th Listen to stories, mingle, and snack on appetizers ...
Innovating to End Hunger
Aubrey Alvarez, a health and wellness expert, embarks on a mission to bridge the gap between food abundance and food insecurity in America, uncovering the shocking tru...
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: A Look at Progress and Challenges in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
"Take Health Advocacy Into Your Own Hands: Support Your Community and Take Care of Your Own Health.""My goal is to get all of us to think about public health in that s...
Breaking Down Barriers in Black Maternal Health
In this episode of the Healthy Project podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Jazzmine Brooks, a doula and midwife advocating for better care for black mothers....
Protecting Yourself and Your Community: The Power of Vaccination
In this episode of the Healthy Project podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shah, a physician geriatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Broadlawns Medical Center, to discuss t...
Creating a Culture of Well-being in the Workplace
In this episode of our guest Kris Mereigh joins us to discuss the importance of understanding and addressing the unique stressors and experiences of employees in the w...
Healing the Healthcare Divide: A Conversation with Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
This episode delves into healthcare mistrust and how it impacts the Black community. We discuss the role of representation in building trust and explore ways that non-...