Future Health NOW

Future Health NOW

Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus has taken center stage, there are several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm. However, there’s still so much hope!  Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health. 🤔 What if we... awakened to solutions for a healthier future? became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul? helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early? poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow? 🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW? Subscribe to this podcast and join our host, Shavonne Reed, Founder of OPUA Agency, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow… starting today! Together… we can become more Optimistic People, Unified for Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind towards the livelihood of our future generations.This is Future Health NOW!

  1. Understanding Mental Health: Insights from the Ad Council and University of Utah Health

    01/29/2025

    Understanding Mental Health: Insights from the Ad Council and University of Utah Health

    Description Catherine Chao, is a cause-driven communicator and a vice president, Insights & Analytics, at the Ad Council, a nonprofit that uses the power of communications to drive behavior change on social impact issues. She oversees audience research, strategic development, and evaluation for campaigns dedicated to improving mental health. Her approach to every campaign is ensuring the target audience's voice and mindset is at the forefront so that creative not only raises awareness, but also inspires action. She has a Master of Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill. Jason Hunziker, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor (Clinical Track) at the University of Utah. A graduate of the University of Utah (BS Anthropology, cum laude, 1994; MD, 2002), he was inducted into AOA and served as Chief Resident. He actively teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and physician assistants. As Division Chief of Adult Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Medical Director for University of Utah Health plans, he specializes in complex medical, substance use, and behavioral health issues. He is also the Utah delegate to the American Psychiatric Association. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE The Rituals We ShareSound It OutLove Your MindLearn More About the University of Utah Health & the Huntsman Mental Health InstituteLearn More About the Ad Council CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  2. 47. Improving Health Through Social Belonging: Chris Appleton’s Mission with Art Pharmacy

    09/11/2024

    47. Improving Health Through Social Belonging: Chris Appleton’s Mission with Art Pharmacy

    Chris Appleton is the Founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a healthcare-grade social prescribing company. Art Pharmacy works nationally with health systems, payers, and community-based organizations to support individuals struggling with mental health, loneliness, and chronic disease. Prior to founding Art Pharmacy, Appleton co-founded two nonprofit organizations, where he became a national leader in cross-sector collaboration. Appleton and his work have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Fast Company, and more. He is a frequent public speaker with recent engagements including SXSW, EQTY, and AAM. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Appleton’s strong commitment to servant leadership and civic engagement has led to numerous awards and honors, including Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthcare Champion Award, Americans for the Arts National Emerging Leader Award, Emory Center for Creativity and the Arts Community Impact Award, and New Leaders Council Alumni Award, 2019 Class of Leadership Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend’s 100 Notable Georgians, Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2014, and World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers. Appleton and his wife, Annie, who works for the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, live in Atlanta with their two young children. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Art Pharmacy WebsiteLinkedIn - Chris AppletonThe Connection Cure bookYour Brain on Art CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  3. 46. How Public Health Shapes  Our World: A Conversation  with Quisha Umemba

    08/28/2024

    46. How Public Health Shapes Our World: A Conversation with Quisha Umemba

    Quisha Umemba is the CEO of Umemba Health, Quisha helps public health organizations and healthcare systems to educate their workforce, empower their leadership, and expand their community presence. She has more than 20 years of diverse experience including roles such as Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, and Entrepreneur. A visionary in the field of public health entrepreneurship, Quisha believes that public health professionals are uniquely positioned to serve the field of Public Health through entrepreneurship leading the way for public health innovation. Her goal is to shed light on the pivotal role public health and healthcare professionals have in fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial landscape.  Quisha teaches helping professionals to leverage their expertise, package their genius, and monetize their skillset so they can start, grow, and scale a profitable public health consulting business that makes an impact and an income.  She also advises organizations on how to innovate workplace culture by nurturing the intrapreneurs within their team.Quisha is a curriculum designer, expert facilitator, and highly qualified and experienced corporate trainer specializing in training of trainers, leadership development, and a range of personal and professional development topics. She is a sought-after presenter with a dynamic speaking style and an expert at engaging audiences virtually and in person. Quisha serves as a subject matter expert in public health and population health strategies that support individual development and organizational performance.  Whether it's shedding light on pressing public health issues or empowering individuals to harness their full potential, Quisha’s goal is to spark change and inspire action, her life’s mission is to empower, educate, and transform the lives of others. She prides herself on being a "change-maker on a mission" to ignite conversations that matter. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, son, and a fur baby. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Quisha Umemba Coaching and ConsultingPublic Health Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Intersection of Purpose and ProfitHow Right Now Campaign Resources CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  4. 45. Navigating Challenges in Health Equity: A Culturally Responsive Approach

    08/14/2024

    45. Navigating Challenges in Health Equity: A Culturally Responsive Approach

    Dr. Chandria D. Jones is a Principal Research Scientist in Public Health and Affiliate Staff at the Center on Equity Research at NORC at the University of Chicago. Dr. Jones works in the areas of behavioral health, health equity, and health communications. She leads equity-focused projects that leverage community engagement and participatory methods, emphasizing culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and research. Her research examines social and environmental determinants of health for historically marginalized populations such as people from racial and ethnic minority groups, youth and families with lower incomes, and persons with mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Jones’ work has a strong racial equity and systems change focus emphasizing the need to understand the complex social, cultural, and historical factors necessary to transform policies and practices. Dr. Jones earned her Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her M.P.H. from Florida International University. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Chandria on LinkedIn Follow Chandria on X Culturally Responsive & Equitable Evaluation: Visions and Voices of Emerging Scholars The Center on Equity Research How Right Now Campaign CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  5. 43. Health Communications Unveiled: Navigating Change, Equity, and Impact with Ashani Johnson-Turbes

    07/17/2024

    43. Health Communications Unveiled: Navigating Change, Equity, and Impact with Ashani Johnson-Turbes

    Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Ph.D. is the Vice President & Director of the Center on Equity Research, a multi-disciplinary Center in The Bridge at NORC at the University of Chicago. The Center advances equity through the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality inclusive, and equitable social science research and methods. Johnson-Turbes leads the Center, focused on scientifically rigorous, social science research, expanding culturally responsive research, engaging the community, building partnerships, and embedding equity principles in research across a range of activities and departments. She is an experienced and award-winning social scientist with over 20 years of conducting communication, social marketing, public health, and public policy research, including rigorous measurement of communication messages, materials, and campaigns to promote equity. Johnson-Turbes blends her academic background in political science, political behavior, and public policy with years of work in public health, health communication, and evaluation. She received her BA at Hampton University, MA, and PhD at Purdue University with continued studies in political science and quantitative methods at Leiden University and the University of Chicago. Johnson-Turbes serves on the Board for BLKHLTH, as an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and the Vice President for the Society for Health Communication. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Ashani on LinkedIn The Center on Equity Research NORC EquityCorps Video Series How Right Now Campaign CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
5
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Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus has taken center stage, there are several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm. However, there’s still so much hope!  Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health. 🤔 What if we... awakened to solutions for a healthier future? became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul? helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early? poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow? 🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW? Subscribe to this podcast and join our host, Shavonne Reed, Founder of OPUA Agency, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow… starting today! Together… we can become more Optimistic People, Unified for Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind towards the livelihood of our future generations.This is Future Health NOW!