Heart of Equity
The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Heartland Chapter brings you Heart of Equity, a podcast that equips health care professionals to turn health equity efforts for Black Americans into sustainable solutions rather than check-the-box tactics.
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Dismantling the Strong Black Woman Archetype Wi...
In this episode, Alexis Yeboah, Program Manager at Best Buy Health, joins us in discussing the strong Black woman archetype, the stigma of mental health therapy, and the pathways toward achieving optimal mental health. Listen to hear Alexis' insights...
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Bloody Waters: The Failure of the U.S. Health S...
The history of reproductive medicine in the U.S. is built on the pain and suffering of enslaved Black women — and maternal health disparities continue today. In this episode, InovCares founder Mohamed Kamara shares how culturally respectful...
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The Long Road Ahead to Advancing Health Equity ...
With over 50 years in the health care industry, John Bluford III, MBA, FACHE shares what he has learned, what has changed, and what he hopes to see. As the President and founder of the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, John Bluford discusses...
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Equity in Grantmaking: Aligning Corporate, Civi...
Is it impossible to align corporate, civic, and philanthropic interests to make grantmaking in health care more equitable? Olivia Jefferson, Vice President of Social Responsibility & Head of UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, thinks...
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Deconstructing the Social Work Profession With ...
We continue our discussion with licensed social worker and nonprofit co-founder of the Wellspring Second Chance Center, Deseria Galloway. She talks about how the murder of George Floyd impacted the social work efforts that were already in...
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Deconstructing the Social Work Profession With ...
We hear from licensed social worker and nonprofit co-founder of the Wellspring Second Chance Center, Deseria Galloway. She discusses the history and current realities of Black social work — as well as Black Lives Matter and the role Black...
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Lessons Learned as a Hospital CEO With Dr. Anth...
Dr. Anthony Coleman, DhA, serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Iowa's Broadlawns Medical Center, a nonprofit health care organization that works to provide quality and cost-effective health care. In this episode, we chat with Dr....
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Should You Just Quit? Fixing Health Equity Thro...
Too many Black professionals see opportunities and unmet needs in the health care space, but they’re anxious about leaving steady paychecks and benefits to go for an entrepreneurial endeavor, whether as a consultant or a business owner. André...
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How the John Henry Complex Is Impacting Black P...
The term John Henryism was coined in the 1970s by epidemiologist Sherman Hames. It refers to the way Black executives work to the point of sacrificing mental and physical health to convey their professional value. In this episode, we're speaking...
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The Impact of Police Brutality on Health Equity...
Health equity means that everyone has the chance and support they need to access health services and live a healthy life. But even with the best health interventions, optimal health can’t be achieved when someone is living in a community filled with...
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The Role of the DEI Officer: Avoiding the Glass...
Our conversation continues with Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Vice President and Patient Safety Officer, MCIC Vermont, LLC. He shares both instruction and therapy on how to navigate being a DEI officer and avoid the glass cliff — and another space he calls "the...
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The Role of the DEI Officer: Avoiding the Glass...
Everyone in health care rushed to hire a DEI leader in the last three years, but what really makes this officer successful — or not? When Black professionals are hired to leadership in times of crisis or recession, they may have been set up for...
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How to Bring Equity to Young Black Marriages Wi...
Being a power couple looks fun, but it takes a lot of work, balance, and planning. The divorce rate among Black Americans is higher than for other ethnicities. That means that Black professionals need to be selective about juggling work and...
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Centering Equity: Disparities Within Disparitie...
Dr. Vabren Watts, Director of Health Equity at Health Affairs, rejoins us for another sit-down as we talk about the lack of Black men working as health care executives. Dr. Watts is an expert in health equity and has penned hundreds of articles...
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Stay On Top of Health Equity Research With Heal...
Our latest guest is Vabren Watts, PhD, Director of Health Equity at Health Affairs. Dr. Watts is an expert in health equity and has penned hundreds of articles about the latest advancements in medicine in several health news publications. In his...
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What It Means to Be a Black Healthcare Professi...
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, we discuss St. Paul's relationship with healthcare providers in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, and he shares what he's doing to support the well-being of residents as...
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What It Means to Be a Black Healthcare Professi...
Mayor Melvin Carter was elected as St. Paul's first-ever Black mayor in 2017. In his first four years in office, Mayor Carter has worked to pass progressive economic policies like a $15 minimum wage. However, concerns about housing security and public...
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Welcome to Heart of Equity, NAHSE Heartland's C...
Heart of Equity host Pleasant Radford, Jr. talks with NAHSE Heartland Chapter President Anthony Ashby about the organization's history and mission, and what listeners can expect from the show.
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