It's All Your Business

Employers can create simple yet effective ways to build an "open door policy" for those on their team who may be suffering emotionally or mentally. Laurie Barnett Levine, chief executive officer of Mental Health America of Southwestern Pennsylvania, shares her personal and professional experience on an issue that is particularly important around the holidays: Mental wellness.

In this special episode, hear from health care professionals and a mother as they delve into the challenges and triumphs of pregnancy as a Black woman in America. Jamila Pleas, founder of her Birth Right, moderates this panel discussion that includes a very personal story by Sara Brown, who shares her experience of working to become pregnant, then suffering miscarriages, to eventually having a healthy pregnancy. How can Black moms and moms-to-be navigate the health care system as their own best advocates? Listen in.

Maternal health is foundational, and yet, millions of women struggle with preventable or treatable conditions related to pregnancy. How can we do better?  

Learn more about improving maternal health, from healthcare experts including Dr. Danielle Smith Lubsey, vice chair of obstetrics at AHN, in a discussion moderated by Jamila Pleas, founder and CEO of Her Birth Right.

Care for your brain! In this episode, join us as host Malcolm Nowlin talks with Sara Murphy of the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. Sara discusses ways to try to keep the brain healthy and support for families and loved ones living with Alzheimer's, a type of dementia. More than 6 million Americans are living with the brain disease — and the number is expected to rise.

Work doesn't end at the office: Employees may also be struggling to care for aging relatives at home. There's an impending crisis in caregiving. By 2030, Baby Boomers will be older than 65, boosting the older population. How can employers offer resources to their workforce to assist in caring for parents or other relatives? 

What happens when living at home feels overwhelming?  How do you juggle work with bringing a relative to doctor's appointments?

In this episode, we talk to Miriam Senft of Motivity Care, a company that helps families create caregiving plans.

Hugh O’Toole of Innovu joins us again on the It’s All Your Business podcast! Hear why using data and the approach of transparency helps the employer help their employee. Hugh discusses the perks that come with the proper use of data, including savings and the ability to shop for healthcare. 

The discussion also touches on areas of new government regulations that can work in favor of employers. Listen in!

In this episode, we hear about how your employer's benefit plan can affect prescription drug options.

Mark Campbell, senior vice president of clinical services for RxBenefits, breaks down insights and misconceptions around some commonly used prescription drugs — and how employers can play a role in supporting employees' health.

Pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs — can help secure lower drug costs for insurers and insurance companies.

Whether you're an employee or an employer, don't miss this conversation! 

In this episode, we listen to the discussion from the first part of our 2023 Health Equity Series. Jamila Pleas moderated the event featuring keynote speaker Omari Maynard and expert panelist Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew. Mr. Maynard shares his lived experience and the aftershock of losing the love of his life to maternal health inequities.  

To view the webinar in its entirety, visit: https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/ 

As innovators, leaders, and parents, maternal healthcare is critical, but we must start thinking beyond that. Many women hit their stride during menopause — yet sometimes they're just told to deal with it.

To kick off Season 3, we discuss the important of empowering women in their health journey at all ages and stages of life. 

In our final episode of Season 2, Uche Enemchukwu, and Jessica Brooks discuss how employee benefits can be a space to close gaps in health equity. Hear the importance of identifying the blind spots in your organization and being intentional in your action plan, especially when you don’t have the lived experience.

To learn more about NELU Diversified Solutions, visit nelusolutions.com.

In this episode, host Mike Stancil talks with Hannah Mamuszka and Lena Chaihorsky of Alva10. They discuss the critical role diagnostics should be playing in the healthcare system. Hear how diagnostics allows employers to “peek-behind-the-curtain” on their healthcare spend, and how Alva10 can act as a GPS to employers in precision medicine.

In this episode, we hear from the Second Lady of Pennsylvania, Gisele Barreto Fetterman. Her non-profit organizations run on simple, yet powerful ideals, all with the common thread of kindness. Hear Gisele’s theory on why applying these to leadership roles is so beneficial for everybody involved.

In this episode, we listen to the panel from the third part of our 2021 Health Equity Series. Jamila Pleas moderated this discussion featuring Daneita Blalock and Dr. Tiffany C. Wilson titled, “The ABC’s of Labor: Everything You Need to Know to Navigate Your Birth.” They aimed to bring understanding to the stages of labor, including benefits of a doula, a reliable support team, and recovery.

In Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik’s closing, “Your Life is Worth Saving” She shares vital lessons for labor and delivery – never deny your value or worth!

In this episode, we revisit the panel discussion from the second installment of our 2021 Health Equity Series, moderated by Jamila Pleas and featuring Dr. Veronica Ades and LaSandra Hutchinson. They shed light on the cultural risks and comorbidities associated with anxiety, stress, and depression as it relates to pregnancy among all women.

In this episode, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, president and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, is joined by Jessica Brooks, CEO and president of Pittsburgh Business Group on Health. They discuss bridging the gap between the business world and communities, especially when it comes to health equity, which employers need to identify as a priority. Hear why sustainability and investments within organizations are so vital for systemic changes to occur. 

In the kickoff to Season 2, Dr. Chad Brummett, University of Michigan, co-director of Michigan OPEN, discusses the current landscape of the opioid crisis and offers valuable insights into how employers can make a difference.