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 the money or the acclaim. People work many long hours." - Leana S. Wen Corey Dion Lewis is a clinical health coach and host of The Healthy Project podcast. The podcast's purpose is to discuss how to improve health and reduce health inequity by speaking to healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. About Dr. Joe Sm...
Jun 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 89
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 is what life is all about." - Mary and Wright Edelman Corey Dion Lewis is a clinical health coach and host of The Healthy Project podcast. The purpose of the podcast is to discuss how to improve health and reduce health inequity by speaking to healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. Toshia Burrell is the foun...
Jun 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 88
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 death compared to people who are sufficiently active ( WHO ) We all know the benefits, but many people still fall short of the recommended activity levels. In this episode, I interview Cedric Bryant, President, and Chief Science Officer at the American Council on Exercise (ACE). We discuss: The importance of community partnerships ...
May 10, 2022•25 min•Ep. 87
40-80% of the medical information provided by healthcare practitioners is forgotten immediately. The greater the amount of information presented, the lower the proportion correctly recalled; furthermore, almost half of the information that is remembered is incorrect. ( National Library of Medicine ) There are multiple reasons, why and this highlights why the right patient education is important. In this episode, I speak with Michael Boerner, CEO, and Founder of Engage Technologies. We discuss: H...
May 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 86
Are you confused about supplements? Don't worry; you're not alone. There's a lot of money to be made in supplements, and it's easy to get sucked into slick marketing that eats into your budget. A well-rounded diet can enhance energy, recovery, overall health, and performance, but the right supplements can enhance those benefits, too. In this episode, I speak with Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD. We discuss: The Pros and Cons of supplements. Supplements to consider adding. What to look for in suppleme...
Apr 26, 2022•34 min•Ep. 85
There will be 200 million new cases of diabetes by 2045 according to new projections ( Policy Advice ). The global diabetes rate illustrates the seriousness of this condition, especially in countries with high-risk environments like the United States. In this episode, I have Dr. Anuj Bhargava, Founder, and CEO - Patient Qualifier, Iowa Diabetes Research, My Diabetes Home. We discuss: The importance of Diabetes research Diversity in research How diabetes treatment has changed over the years What ...
Apr 19, 2022•27 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, I speak with Amanda Simmons, Executive Vice President at Health Center Partners of Southern California. in this episode we discuss: What is Co-Opetition? How do you maintain that relationship knowing you’re competing for the same patient population? Who are ideal stakeholders within healthcare for collaboration? How can collaborations address health inequities? What are some co-opetition barriers? Amanda Simmons: Linkedin https://ihpsocal.org/ https://hcpsocal.org/ Follow The He...
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 83
Risk-Sharing payment models are the future of a more sustainable and higher-quality healthcare system. What does that mean to the patient? In this episode, I speak with Jonas Epstein, Vice President of Strategy and Product at Vim. Vim improves network performance and enhances member experience by connecting payers to healthcare’s last-mile: provider workflow at the point of care. We discuss: What risk-sharing? How do risk-based contracts affect hospital finances and U.S healthcare? How important...
Apr 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 82
If I asked you what time it was back in the early 2000s you would look at your phone before you looked at your watch. Nowadays as technology is incorporated into wearable devices, the wrist is once again a popular place for information. Wearable technology has potential benefits beyond telling time, and there has been excitement about its potential in healthcare to help all people. In this episode, I speak with George Georgallides. George is the Founder of Basis , a startup that automates health...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 81
Underserved communities, often minority communities are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases related to lifestyle. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Dexter Shurney. Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM, is Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Community Wellbeing and the Blue Zones Institute for Adventist Health , a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii. Dr. Shurney is ACLM’s immediate past pr...
Mar 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 80
What does it take to provide the best care for your population? In this episode, I have a great conversation with the CEO at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA Dr. Anthony Coleman, DHA. In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the healthcare industry, what it takes to understand the needs of the community you serve and how representation gave him the confidence to reach his healthcare goals. Become a supporter of The Healthy Project: DONATE . Support the show (https://www.bu...
Mar 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kayla Bell-Consolver, MS, LMHC Counseling Director, Drake Clinic. Kayla talks about how she helps the students on Drake campus with mental health, signs of anxiety, depression in black college students, and much more! Learn more about Kayla: Instagram YouTube Linkedin Become a supporter of The Healthy Project: DONATE . Support the show ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 78
Health Coaching has come a long way and due to the pandemic, the demand for health coaching in a digital space has been higher than ever before. In this episode, I speak with Marina & Eugene Borukhovich. We talk about the origin of YourCoach.Health, how the platform helps health and wellness coaches, and where they see health coaching in the future. Connect with Marina: Twitter Linkedin Instagram YourCoach Health Connect with Eugene Twitter Linkedin Instagram Become a supporter of The Health...
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 77
Have you ever thought about the role of social workers in population health? The social work profession is uniquely positioned to play an increasingly significant role in reducing health disparities through prevention, integrated health care, and improving the social determinants of health (for example, housing, employment). In this episode, I speak with Vickie Walsh, MSW. Vickie is a community health engagement manager at Findhelp.org . Find Help is a social services platform where you can sear...
Feb 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 76
A person's health literacy can be defined as their ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health information. A high level of health literacy is positively correlated with better health outcomes. Despite this, nearly half of the American and European population has low health literacy. The health literacy levels of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups are the lowest, suggesting health disparities are partly due to differences in health literacy levels. In order to improve health-re...
Feb 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 75
You started the new year motivated to make a change in your life. Then some things changed. The motivation was gone and your goals were right behind it. Just because you didn't finish strong doesn't mean you can't finish at all. Maybe you just had the wrong motivation. In this episode, I speak with Jake Trione, Coach and owner of TriFitness Gym. We talk about why most people don't reach the goals they set at the beginning of the year, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, and what he has learned fr...
Feb 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Shikha Anand, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Withings. Through its award-winning ecosystem of health tracking devices, Withings provides personal health data and insights to millions of people worldwide, as well as its top-selling connected scale in the US. Her role at Withings includes bringing clinical-grade healthcare products to homes as well as developing solutions for medical professionals. Anand will also lead the company's clinical strategy and play a...
Jan 25, 2022•30 min•Ep. 73
"All you need is Love." Those may be popular lyrics to a Beatles song, but there is a lot of truth to it! It has been shown that happy, healthy relationships reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve health. Healthy relationships are associated with higher levels of happiness and lowered stress levels. In this episode, I speak with Tal Zlotnitsky, co-founder and CEO of Our.love a wellness technology startup that focuses exclusively on helping couples build stronger, more loving and enduring...
Jan 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 72
A recent Washington Post /Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 1,327 front-line health care workers in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that medical burnout has reached epidemic proportions. An overwhelming 55% of front-line health care workers reported burnout (defined as mental and physical exhaustion from chronic workplace stress), with the highest rate (69%) among our youngest staff — those ages 18 to 29. That same age group also reported the highest negative impact of t...
Jan 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 71
Do you remember the last time you saw a medical illustration of a Black body? A viral image of a Black fetus in a Black woman's womb this month led many to admit they hadn't. This episode features Chidiebere Ibe. Ibe, a first-year medical student from Nigeria, is a medical illustrator whose work disrupts the status quo by depicting anatomy, physiology, and pathology on black skin. Be sure you are subscribed to the podcast to receive your episodes automatically: Apple Spotify Health is a #communi...
Jan 04, 2022•16 min•Ep. 70
Providing excellent care to all patients and minimizing racial disparities requires medical professionals to recognize and acknowledge differences within different populations. Having a diverse group of physicians -- regarding socioeconomic status, race, gender identity, and so on -- is vital. In this episode, I speak with 4th-year medical student Ruffin Tchakounte. You will learn about his experience as a black med student, his goals to improve the health of his community, and much more! If you...
Dec 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 69
There are many differences in health and wellness goals that exist between people of different socio-economic backgrounds. Health coaching is a process that supports someone's health and wellness goals, but not everyone gets the same amount of support due to varying levels of income, education, access to resources (e.g. healthy food), etc. And this lack of support can result in poorer health outcomes for those who are already disadvantaged. In this episode, I speak with Melissa Arthur. We talk a...
Dec 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 68
The Lack of diversity in genetic research is a problem and can lead to misleading and worsening health disparities, but it's fixable. This week on The Healthy Project Podcast we have Michael Akinyele and Bradford Wilson, PhD of IndyGeneUS Health Group ! We talk about the importance of having more minorities in genetic studies, and what IndygeneUS health is doing to improve health outcomes. Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automatically: Apple Podcast Spotify Go...
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 67
As a person of color, you may wonder whether skin cancer should be one of your top health concerns. So people of color may not even think they can get skin cancer. Those who don't know may be surprised. In this episode, I speak with board-certified dermatologist skin of color and pigmentation expert, and founder of the USC skin of color and pigmentary disorders program Dr. Nada Elbuluk MD, MSc, FAAD . We talk about the myths people, specifically, people of color may have about their skin cancer ...
Nov 16, 2021•20 min•Ep. 66
The power to reduce your cancer risk is in your hands! In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, I sit down with Dr. John Whyte, MD Chief Medical officer at WebMD and author of Take Control of Your Cancer Risk . Connect with No-Shave here: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin 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 ★...
Nov 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 65
Each of us knows someone who has been touched by a cancer diagnosis, be it a friend, co-worker, or family member. For the month of November, we will be talking all about cancer prevention! To kick it off we have Sara Svendsen, Executive Director of No-Shave November . No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research, and education. Connect with No-Shave here: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin ...
Nov 02, 2021•13 min•Ep. 64
Pharmacists are increasingly being integrated into primary care teams in countries such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. About 200 pharmacists work in interdisciplinary primary care team settings in Ontario, including Family Health Teams and Community Health Centers. In this episode, I speak with Gurdeep Sareen PharmD, MPH, Director of Pharmacy and Population health at Caremount Medical in New York City. In this episode you'll learn: The role pharmacist plays in p...
Oct 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 63
Marianna Imenokhoeva has 20 years of experience in IT including regional sales, marketing, and operations director roles within Xerox, where she also acted as a Member of the Board of Directors for Xerox EurAsia since 2011. In 2017 Marianna founded LinktoMedicine, an IT consulting company focused on the deployment of digital health solutions. In 2018, she joined HIMSS as an Ambassador for Eurasia and facilitated HIMSS engagement with two new countries - Russia and Kazakhstan. She is a member of ...
Oct 12, 2021•42 min•Ep. 62
Jhonatan Bringas Dimitriades, MD is a Medical Doctor and executive who works with technologists, developers, medical professionals, and patients to deliver the right digital and technical solutions to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and quality of life of patients around the globe. Dr. Bringas believes in the democratization and digitalization of medicine. He Bringas has worked in the implementation of medical technologies in some of the top medical centers worldwide, such as the May...
Sep 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 61
In a value-based healthcare delivery model, healthcare providers are incentivized to focus on the quality of services instead of the quantity. In this episode, I speak with Logan Ferrie SVP of Healthcare Services at EasyHealth . We talk about: What does Value-based care mean? What is the benefit of value-based care? What is the provider/patient experience? And much more! Connect with Logan! Email: logan@joineasyhealth.com Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to receive your episodes automa...
Sep 07, 2021•28 min•Ep. 60
