The Healthy Project Podcast

Apr 21 2024
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The Healthy Project is hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, Clinical Health Coach fora safety net hospital. Because of his experience working directly with patients in underserved communities, Corey felt the need to speak up address the issues, and provide solutions to improve the healthcare experience for the ones that need it the most. The Healthy Project Podcast addresses topics related to health equity, prevention, diversity, and literacy for healthcare professionals addressing today's and tomorrow's biggest challenges. Thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts share their approaches to transforming healthcare into something meaningful and lasting.

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A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion

Apr 21 2024 32 mins  
Welcome to another episode of The Healthy Project Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis has a conversation with Maria Torres, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawatomie County Public Health.What's Inside This Episode:Maria shares her fascinating journey from aspiring to be an aircraft mechanic to leading health equity initia

Health Through Cultural Humility and Nutrition Security: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Brown, PhD, RDN

Apr 07 2024 27 mins  
In 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, and health disparities. Here's what you can expect from this enlightening discussion:Show Notes:I

Vaccines and Health Inequity With Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell

Mar 31 2024 16 mins  
This 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 figures in healthcare advocacy. Dive into a candid conversation exploring the critical importance of vac

Navigating the New Normal: Insights on COVID-19's Present and Future

Mar 24 2024 26 mins  
This 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 on the evolving landscape of COVID-19 as we step into 2024. Dr. Whyte, having interviewed over 400

Breaking Health Taboos: Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Prevention

Mar 17 2024 23 mins  
In 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 personal experiences with colonoscopies, the significance of early screening, and overcoming healthcare

Civic Engagement as a Path to Health Equity

Feb 25 2024 21 mins  
In 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 participation plays in shaping health outcomes within communities. From debunking voter registration myth

Art, Advocacy, and Healing: Jill Wells on Transforming Lives Through Creativity

Feb 18 2024 36 mins  
In 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 calling as a full-time artist and mentor. Discover how she leverages her unique blend of artistry and

Empowering Healing: A Conversation with Alyson Simmons

Jan 28 2024 47 mins  
In 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 organization dedicated to aiding survivors of violent crime through comprehensive and culturally re

Empowering Voices: Quinny Sanchez Lopez on Lived Experiences and Health Equity

Jan 21 2024 38 mins  
Welcome 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 engagement, highlighting the voices of people with lived experiences, and equitable access to so

May the Best of Your Today's Be the Worst of Your Tomorrow's: Ben McDougal's Insights on Entrepreneurship

Jan 07 2024 35 mins  
In 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: Ben McDougal is an author, founder, technologist, investor, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder i