Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Healthy Project: My City, My Health edition". Today, our host Krisha Keeran, a senior at the University of Iowa with a passion for psychology and healthcare equity, dives deep with DeAndreya Searight. DeAndreya, a certified health education specialist and community engagement executive, shares her extensive experience in serving communities across the U.S. and her commitment to tackling health disparities.
Show Notes:
- 00:00.578: Introduction by Krisha Keeran
- 00:24.466: DeAndreya Searight's background, education, and journey in health education.
- 01:03.67: The significance of the My City My Health Conference to DeAndreya.
- 02:20.342: A candid discussion on racism, health disparities, and cultural competency in DeAndreya's line of work.
- 03:24.758: The importance of providing culturally responsive care and avoiding assumptions.
- 05:40.194: The role of health literacy in patient empowerment and care.
- 07:07.194: How community members and organizations can play a part in reducing healthcare disparities.
- 09:28.982: The power of collaboration and the strength found in numbers.
- 09:55.21: DeAndreya's main takeaway message: The importance of being involved and active.
- 11:09.73: An invitation to the My City My Health Conference and final remarks.
To learn more about My City My Health and secure your tickets for this year's My City My Health Conference happening on November 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Des Moines, Iowa, visit
www.mycity.health. Don't miss out on this enlightening event that champions health equity and cultural competency!
What is The Healthy Project Podcast?
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.