The PILL Podcast KYREC

We're honored to welcome Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither, an educator, entrepreneur, and founder of A Stroke of Grace. Dr. Cosby-Gaither's journey is one of resilience, from her career in academia to her inspiring recovery from a life-changing stroke in 2019. Through her nonprofit organization, A Stroke of Grace, she is dedicated to supporting Black stroke survivors and their families, offering hope and resources along their recovery journey. Join us as we learn Dr. Cosby-Gaither's stor...

Introducing our latest podcast episode featuring Danny Cornett, DrPH, from New Vista! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the critical topic of mental health awareness and the resources available in Kentucky. Dr. Cornett, the Corporate Director of Quality and Compliance at New Vista, shares valuable insights into the organization's comprehensive mental health services, including substance use disorder treatment and crisis intervention. Join us as we explore New Vista's innovative a...

Join us for a compelling exploration into community health strategies with Dr. Rachel Hogg-Graham, Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. In this helpful podcast, Dr. Hogg-Graham delves into the integration of health and social services, highlighting the pivotal role of community partnerships in addressing unmet social needs and improving population health outcomes. From discussing policies incentivizing social drivers of health (SDOH) strategies, to navig...

Kentucky REC advisor Lacy Shumway provides a comprehensive overview of the 3-year Coverdell Grant, focusing on its mission to enhance stroke care in collaboration with the CDC. She shares details behind the numbers in Kentucky's application for the grant: addressing high stroke mortality rates and risk factors. Explore the seven strategies implemented by the Coverdell Grant, formally known as the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program, including: HTN control; quality improvement; e...

Andrew Bledsoe is back with another exciting episode! Join Brent McKune as he sits down with the Kentucky State HIT Director and KHIE Deputy Executive Director again. Gain a comprehensive overview of KHIE's role in facilitating health data exchange, with a special focus on the Image Exchange component. If you're a healthcare organization looking to connect, find out how KHIE can assist you on this journey. Tune in for valuable insights into enhancing healthcare interoperability and ensuring s...

Cohosts Brent McKune and Stephen Williams of the Kentucky REC proudly introduce Episode 11 of Kentucky REC's PILL Podcast. In this episode, they sit down with KY State HIT Director and KHIE Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Bledsoe, to delve into the significance of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in healthcare and the state of Kentucky's efforts to address them. Learn more about KHIE at their website, KHIE.ky.gov.Episode Highlights:Unpacking the vital concept of SDoH and their pivotal r...