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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-...
"Monday Matters: The Power of Small Habits for a Healthier Life with the Monday Campaigns
"Monday is a day for a fresh start. And the beauty about Monday, the Monday effect on health, is that if you mess up one Monday, there are 52 other Mondays that you ca...
The Conversation That Impacted a Community
To finish the My City My Health Series we have co-organizer Larry Twitty Jr. The conference was created to inspire people to have conversations about health and take a...
Exploring Health Equity with Krisha Keeran
The host of the My City My Health series becomes the guest! In this episode it was fun to speak with My City My Health Intern Krisha Keeran about her experience with M...
Strive For Cultural Responsiveness In Healthcare
If you're feeling like your efforts to improve healthcare access and quality are not working, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn 1. Corey's ...
My City My Health: Dr. Pat Ford
Join us at the My City My Health Des Moines Health Equity Summit to learn how you can reduce health disparities in your community."Don't underestimate what a big diffe...
The Benefits of Positive Psychology with Dr. Liana Lianov
What if there was a science of happiness? "Positive emotions increase prosocial behavior, so it's important for public health as well." - Dr. Liana LianovDr. Liana Lia...
My City My Health: Dr. Chayla Morris on Reducing Health Disparities
Dr. Chayla Morris joins Krisha on the Healthy project My City My Health edition to discuss how to improve health and equity in the community."Community members can get...
Making Healthcare More Inclusive
Violet is the first master class platform to teach people about culture, identities, and how to talk about race, gender, and sexuality. In this episode, you will learn...
The Path to Health Equity with Dr. Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
If you want to learn about health equity and the American Medical Association, then you have to check out this episode. The AMA's Health Equity Education Center provid...
Patient Safety in Healthcare
Patient safety is a serious global public health concern. There is a 1 in a million chance of a person being harmed while traveling by plane. In comparison, there is a...
Improve Cognitive Function with Exercise
You probably already know regular exercise is good for your heart and maintaining a healthy weight and strong muscles, but getting your heart racing can actually help ...
Equitable Imaging w/ Elan Adler
Health inequities exist in all medical specialties, including radiology. In this episode with speak with Elan Adler, co-founder at RadButter Health. In this episode w...
Dr. Allison Young on Managing Anxiety and Depression
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Allison Young. Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist and works with people who have a wide range of mental health issues. She i...
The Impact of Health Disparities with Dr. Andrea Willis
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. T...
Bridging the Gap Between Poverty & Wealth w/ Marlon Ewing
If you're always worried about money, you're not alone. Find out the psychology behind scarcity and how it affects financial decision-making and mental health. You wil...
Leveraging Telehealth to Close Gaps in Care
" Telehealth has a place in healthcare, and it's going to help us make gains in some of the inequities that take place in the healthcare world."In this episode, I spea...
Marisol Gonzalez: The Health Impacts of Climate Change
"I would say that as a doctor, nurse, or public health professional, you can use your powerful and trusted voice, get involved, and make sure this happens."Marisol Gon...
The Power of Pharmacists in Improving Medication Adherence for Underserved Populations
Become a supporter of The Healthy Project!When a patient's cultural background and mistrust of the healthcare system collide, it creates a barrier to medication adhere...
The Pandemic of Physical Inactivity with Dr. Steven Loy Ph.D
Become a supporter of The Healthy Project! There has been widespread acceptance of physical activity as a global public health issue, with many countries including it ...
Workplace Wellness on Employee Health W/ Coach Melody
"Workplace wellness during the pandemic." can cause all sorts of pain. Case in point: You feel overwhelmed and underprepared to care for yourself and others during the...
Taking Action on Health Disparities with Joy Marsh
Join us as we speak with Joy Marsh, Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at UCare. She discusses the importance of collaboration and community in addressing health d...
The Public Good with Dr. Joe Smyser
With so much information out there it's hard to know what or who to trust when it comes to public health information."Public health is hard. Nobody goes into it for th...
Embrace the Race with Toshia Burrell
After the death of Ahmaud Arbery, people of color who were avid runners felt something they never thought they would feel running before - afraid and anxious."Service ...
Promoting Physical Activity in Underserved Communities With Cedric X. Bryant
Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable disease mortality. People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of ...