Latest Health disparities Podcast Episodes
Building Bridges: The Crucial Role of Community Health Workers
The Healthy Project Podcast - May 13, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Chrissy Dunplanter, a dedicated Community Health Worker from Carelon Health. Dive into a compelling discussion about the impact of community health workers, the daily challenges they face, and the vital role th...
Unpacking Gun Safety: Public Health Approaches with Mighty Fine
The Healthy Project Podcast - May 06, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutesJoin host Corey Dion Lewis on The Healthy Project Podcast as he welcomes Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES, the Associate Executive Director of Public Health Practice and Policy at the American Public Health Association. In this episode, they explore the intersection of gun safety and public healt...
A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion
The Healthy Project Podcast - April 26, 2024 13:49 - 35 minutesWelcome to another empowering episode of The Healthy Project Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis has a great conversation with Maria Torres, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawatomie County Public Health. What's Inside This E...
Health Through Cultural Humility and Nutrition Security: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Brown, PhD, RDN
The Healthy Project Podcast - April 08, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutesIn this compelling episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis welcomes Dr. Alison Brown, a distinguished public health nutrition and health disparities researcher. Dr. Brown shares her extensive insights into the critical intersection of nutrition, cultural humility, ...
Vaccines and Health Inequity With Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
The Healthy Project Podcast - April 01, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutesThis episode is sponsored by Iowa Immunizes. To learn more about their initiatives, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/. In this engaging episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the incredibly dynamic Dr. BCW, hailed as one of the most active figure...
Navigating the New Normal: Insights on COVID-19's Present and Future
The Healthy Project Podcast - March 25, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutesThis episode is sponsored by Iowa Immunizes. To learn more about their initiatives, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/. In today's episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD, for a compelling discussion ...
Breaking Health Taboos: Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Prevention
The Healthy Project Podcast - March 18, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutesIn this empowering episode of the Healthy Projects Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis is joined by public health advocate and podcast co-host ELG to shed light on a crucial health topic - colorectal cancer. Recorded during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this discussion gets into persona...
Civic Engagement as a Path to Health Equity
The Healthy Project Podcast - February 26, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutesIn this enlightening episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Heather Jones-Brown, a fervent advocate for civic engagement and health equity. Heather, who also works in staff equity at Grinnell College, dives deep into the critical role civic particip...
Art, Advocacy, and Healing: Jill Wells on Transforming Lives Through Creativity
The Healthy Project Podcast - February 19, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutesIn this enlightening episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Jill Wells, an artist, advocate, and pioneer in combining art with advocacy to create social change. Jill shares her journey from being a substance use counselor to embracing her true calli...
Empowering Healing: A Conversation with Alyson Simmons
The Healthy Project Podcast - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutesIn this insightful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages in a profound conversation with Alyson Simmons, the founder and executive director of the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center. Alison shares her journey from being a consultant to spearheading an or...
Empowering Voices: Quinny Sanchez Lopez on Lived Experiences and Health Equity
The Healthy Project Podcast - January 22, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutesWelcome to another inspiring episode of the Healthy Project podcast with your host, Corey Dion Lewis. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of health equity and the power of lived experiences with our esteemed guest, Quinny Sanchez Lopez. Quinny is passionate about stakeholder...
May the Best of Your Today's Be the Worst of Your Tomorrow's: Ben McDougal's Insights on Entrepreneurship
The Healthy Project Podcast - January 08, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutesIn this enlightening episode, our host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the multifaceted entrepreneur, Ben McDougal. Dive into a conversation that bridges the gap between entrepreneurship and public health, highlighting how these worlds intertwine to create impactful change. Short Bio: ...
Unmasking the Hurt: Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson's Journey of Healing and Empowerment
The Healthy Project Podcast - December 05, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis interviews Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson about her book 'Unmasking the Hurt' and her journey with mental health. The conversation covers topics such as overcoming trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), building a strong...
Mindful Sipping: Embracing Non-Alcoholic Beverages with Jessa Frances
The Healthy Project Podcast - November 27, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis explores the growing trend of mindful drinking and non-alcoholic beverages. He interviews Jessa Frances, an expert in the industry, to discuss the concept of mindful drinking and its benefits. They also delve into the concerns and considerations fo...
Foods Role in Healthcare with Holly Freishtat
The Healthy Project Podcast - November 20, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages with Holly Freishtat, the Senior Director of Feeding Change at the Milken Institute, in a profound discussion about the transformative role of food in healthcare. Holly shares her extensive experience in the f...
Bad Bunny, Health Equity and Technology with Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea
The Healthy Project Podcast - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode of the Healthy Project, host Corey Dion Lewis engages with Dr. Félix Manuel Chinea, the head of health equity and inclusion strategy at Doximity, in a comprehensive discussion about health equity from a health tech perspective. They explore the nuances of diversity, equi...
Lifting More Than Weights: Empowerment Through Exercise
The Healthy Project Podcast - November 06, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Healthy Project podcast, I have fitness coach Meddy Paulus talk about the transformative power of fitness as a tool for empowerment, especially within communities of color. Meddy shares her personal and professional insights on how exercise transcends the realm of...
STEAM, Advocacy and the Aspirations of Schools with Lya Williams
The Healthy Project Podcast - November 02, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, we get into the world of education, representation, and the power of parental involvement with special guest, Johnston School Board candidate Lya Williams. Lya is an engineer turned stay-at-home mother with a passion for STEM and education...
My City My Health: DeAndreya Searight CHES
The Healthy Project Podcast - October 31, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutesWelcome 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 passion for psychology and healthcare equity, dives deep with DeAndreya Searight. DeAndreya, a certified health education speciali...
Corey Dion Lewis: Building a Health Equity Community
The Healthy Project Podcast - October 17, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutesJoin 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 of The Healthy Project and host of The Healthy Project Podcast. Corey shares his journey into the world of health equit...
Navigating Health Disparities: Innovating Care Processes with Vanessa Guzman
The Healthy Project Podcast - October 09, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutesIn this compelling episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, I welcome Vanessa Guzman, the dynamic force behind Smartrise Health, a platform meticulously designed to re-engineer and enhance care processes across health systems and organizations. Dive deep with us as we explore the innovat...
September Causes: Self Care and Sickle Cell
3 Black Docs - September 26, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutesAnd then there were two... Dr. Karen & Dr. Tiffany discuss the importance of balancing work and personal life both during and "after" the pandemic. Dr. Zanetta is taking hiatus from our usual schedule but will be back! September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle Cell is a hereditary bloo...
Addressing Medicaid's Redetermination: What You Need to Know
The Healthy Project Podcast - September 05, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of Medicaid's Redetermination process. For many, the intricacies surrounding Medicaid eligibility and reevaluation can be a labyrinth. Join us as we unravel the key aspects you need to be aware of, from the essential criteria to the nu...
Indigenous Health Insights: Bridging Tradition and Modern Research with Jennifer Wolf
The Healthy Project Podcast - August 28, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode of 'The Healthy Project Podcast,' delve deep into the pressing health disparities faced by Native American communities. With Jennifer Wolf, an advocate for indigenous health and the driving force behind Project Mosaic, we shine a light on the current health challenges—fr...
Empowering Patient-Centered Care: The Role of Communication and Collaboration
The Healthy Project Podcast - August 21, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Chayla Morris, PharmD, BCACP. Chayla is the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator at Broadlawns Medical Center and Healthcare Consultant. we dive deep into the importance of patient-provider communication, the evolving role of pharmacists in hea...
Equity in Education: The Intersection with Health Equity w/ Tru Pettigrew
The Healthy Project Podcast - August 14, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutesIn 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 to discuss the profound connections between equity in education and health equity. Diving deep into the impacts of histo...
Pulse of the Community: Addressing Health Inequalities with Julian
The Healthy Project Podcast - August 07, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutesJulian 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 importance of community involvement, understanding policy, and addressing historical societal debris. He highlighted dispa...
Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Therapists in Mental Health Support
The Healthy Project Podcast - July 31, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes"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 for help, period. It's biblical and it's natural however way you want to look at it." - Breanne Ward In this thought-p...
Vegan Knees: The Journey to Wellness
The Healthy Project Podcast - July 24, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutesIn 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 as Keesha discusses her experiences from childhood food education, navigating cultural food traditions, and how those experience...
Mindful Connections: Empowering Marginalized Communities in Therapy
The Healthy Project Podcast - July 17, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutesIn this captivating episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, our host delves into an enlightening discussion with Kayla Bell-Consolver, a dedicated therapist and advocate for mental health. Kayla passionately discusses her approach to therapy, which emphasizes authenticity and a deep connection ...
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