The Healthy Project Podcast

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The Healthy Project Podcast is your go-to source for thought-provoking conversations on health equity, public health, and social determinants of health. Hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, each episode explores the intersection of community health, policy, and innovation, offering insights from experts and changemakers who are leading the charge in creating healthier, more equitable communities. Whether you're a healthcare professional, public health advocate, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to drive meaningful change. Join us on the journey to build a healthier, more just world—one conversation at a time.

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Understanding Hypertension

Hypertension has been on the menu a lot lately in my office so I decided to do a quick episode about what I talk to patients about in my office. What is Hypertension? Nutrition recommendations Exercise recommendations Is sleep apnea causing your high blood pressure? Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automatically: Apple Podcast Spotify Google Podcast Join The Healthy Project Facebook page Support the show ★ Support this podcast ★...

Sep 02, 2021•15 min•Ep. 59

The Importance of Risk Adjustment in Value-Based care with Gabrielena Alcala- Levy

The U.S. healthcare system is shifting to an incentive structure where healthcare providers are rewarded for better care, not more care. This transition from fee-for-service to value-based care is changing how patients are cared for and how providers are measured and compensated for performance. With an ever-growing number of patients covered under value-based care programs, providers must develop risk adjustment expertise to position themselves for financial success in risk-sharing arrangements...

Aug 31, 2021•23 min•Ep. 58

Health Equity: Why it Matters and How to Achieve it (Recap)

In this episode, I give my thoughts on my latest interview with Dr. Shah titled Investing in Community Health. If we want to improve health equity, it's going to be a team effort. Here is a link to the article discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2855001/ Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automatically: Apple Podcast Spotify Google Podcast Join The Healthy Project Facebook page Support the show ★ Support this podcast ★...

Aug 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 57

Investing in Community Health with Dr. Yogesh Shah

Health equity means assuring that everyone has the possibility to be as healthy as possible. Yet, factors outside of a person’s control, such as discrimination and lack of resources, can prevent them from achieving their best health. Working toward health equity is a way to correct or challenge these factors. In this episode, I have a great talk with Dr. Yogesh Shah MD, Chief Medical Officer of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shah breaks down what health equity means and how Soc...

Aug 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 56

The Importance of Physical Activity with Sabrena Jo

Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing many diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. In this episode, I have a great conversation with Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Research at the American Council of Exercise (ACE). In this episode, Sabrena breaks down the impo...

Aug 03, 2021•21 min•Ep. 55

Emotional Health and Wellbeing w/ Dr. Hansa Bhargava, MD, CMO of Medscape

Good emotional health and wellbeing are not only about feeling confident and happy; it is also about being positively engaged with the world and having a solid sense of self-esteem. There is significant evidence that good emotional health and wellbeing also contribute to excellent physical health. In this episode, I have Dr. Hansa Bhargava, Chief Medical Officer of Medscape. With key experiences as a clinician for over ten years and now in the corporate realm working on strategies for digital me...

Jul 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 54

How Your Area Code Can Influence Your Health w/ Pat Ford, PT, DPT, OCS

Health equity has been the topic of discussion lately. Recent data have focused on disparities through another lens, especially the correlation between where people live (i.e., ZIP code) and their quality and length of life. In many cities across America, average life expectancies in specific communities are 20-30 years shorter than those insignificant miles away. Health disparities are founded on a complicated interaction of racial, economic, educational, and other social factors. For example, ...

Jul 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 53