45 min
Episode 201: Jessie Schwiesow on Running as a Public Health Issue, Run4AllWomen, and Health Advocacy Strong Runner Chick Radio
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Jessie Schwiesow is a runner, wellness advocate and public health professional. She’s been a dedicated runner for 20 years and has been involved with Run 4 All Women since 2020, currently serving on their leadership team. Jessie's passion for health advocacy has been a constant throughout her life; serving as a Wellness Coach at the YMCA in her hometown, managing a health resource line at the Campaign for Better Healthcare, and working as an ACA Navigator at the American Indian Health Service of Chicago. Jessie holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently works as the Practice Coordinator at an AIDS Service Organization, serving persons living with HIV in rural Alabama. Through her role, she provides intensive medical case management and health education to Clients, while also leading outreach and advocacy efforts for her agency, including serving as Race Director for her organization's annual World AIDS Day Run/Walk each December. In addition to her professional role, Jessie is involved with a number of initiatives in her area, including: the Alabama Harm Reduction Coalition, the Alabama HIV Health Policy Working Group, and Pride on the Plains. Jessie is extremely passionate about health equity and social determinants of health, as well as considering movement in community as a public health issue.
Questions and topics we discuss with Jessie include:
How did you get started in running?
How did you become involved / interested in public health work and advocacy?
Run4AllWomen -- tell us more about this initiative, how it got started, etc. -- and your work with them.
You've shared that movement is a public health issue. Can you shed more light on this topic, for those who may be unfamiliar? What can we do in our communities to support movement for all and spread awareness of SDOH?
What advice would you give to someone looking to get started in advocacy work, particularly as it pertains to running / sport?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strong-runner-chicks/support
Jessie Schwiesow is a runner, wellness advocate and public health professional. She’s been a dedicated runner for 20 years and has been involved with Run 4 All Women since 2020, currently serving on their leadership team. Jessie's passion for health advocacy has been a constant throughout her life; serving as a Wellness Coach at the YMCA in her hometown, managing a health resource line at the Campaign for Better Healthcare, and working as an ACA Navigator at the American Indian Health Service of Chicago. Jessie holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently works as the Practice Coordinator at an AIDS Service Organization, serving persons living with HIV in rural Alabama. Through her role, she provides intensive medical case management and health education to Clients, while also leading outreach and advocacy efforts for her agency, including serving as Race Director for her organization's annual World AIDS Day Run/Walk each December. In addition to her professional role, Jessie is involved with a number of initiatives in her area, including: the Alabama Harm Reduction Coalition, the Alabama HIV Health Policy Working Group, and Pride on the Plains. Jessie is extremely passionate about health equity and social determinants of health, as well as considering movement in community as a public health issue.
Questions and topics we discuss with Jessie include:
How did you get started in running?
How did you become involved / interested in public health work and advocacy?
Run4AllWomen -- tell us more about this initiative, how it got started, etc. -- and your work with them.
You've shared that movement is a public health issue. Can you shed more light on this topic, for those who may be unfamiliar? What can we do in our communities to support movement for all and spread awareness of SDOH?
What advice would you give to someone looking to get started in advocacy work, particularly as it pertains to running / sport?
What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strong-runner-chicks/support
45 min