We all want the AFTER, right? And we all want that after to magically appear without us having to do anything. But here's the truth: There is no magic wand, no spell, no potion or pill that instantly cures diseases. So you have to do something…
Read MoreThis post might get you a little bit in your feelings, but we have to answer this foundational fundamental question. That moment when you learn that you or someone you love has a chronic condition, it defines a new stage of your life. Managing health becomes a lifestyle. Behaviors need to change in order for you (or your loved one) to live your best.
Read MoreIn this podcast episode, Michael Leung, COO of Spect discusses the low rate of annual eye exams among patients with diabetes compared to other screening programs. SPECT is a company that provides accessible eye care through a platform that allows healthcare workers to perform eye screenings anywhere. The second part of the podcast features an interview with David Williams, the CEO of Care3, a digital health equity company. Care3 helps individuals and their families manage complex health situations by providing personalized care plans and facilitating communication and task management. Care3 aims to promote health equity by addressing the non-medical factors that impact health outcomes and providing equal access to healthcare.
Read MoreIn this episode, two companies focused on women's health and wellness are featured. The first company, Expect, is a streaming fitness platform specifically designed for pregnancy and postnatal fitness. The workouts on Expect are approved by OBGYNs and aim to improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. The founder, Dara Cook, discusses the importance of maternal fitness and the need to make it accessible to all women, especially women of color who are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality rates. The second company, Wolomi, is a digital platform that provides support and resources for women of color during their pregnancy and motherhood journey. The founder, Layo George, emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for moms and addressing maternal mental health. Both companies are working towards promoting health equity and overcoming challenges such as fundraising and partnering with health plans.
Read MoreKike Oduba, MD - Founder & CEO, WellnessWits:
“I'm a physician entrepreneur and I'm also a mom of three, have navigated the healthcare system through my own personal health challenges for my family and friends, and so I am passionate about health equity, closing gaps in care. I'm also passionate about helping people with chronic diseases not to have to suffer too long in silence or in silo.”
Read MoreVanessa Villaverde, Senior Program Investor at the California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF) Innovation Fund, discusses her work in creating pathways for underinvested founders in the healthcare industry. She emphasizes the need for more diversity and inclusion in digital health and highlights the challenges faced by founders of color in accessing venture capital.
Read MoreDo you know what your best life is?
Do you know what it looks like? Can you see it? Can you envision it? Can you feel it, taste it, touch it? If you don’t know, then you’re not close to living your best life. You have an inner power–an untapped, infinite potential–that if unleashed, will change your life and the lives of those around you.
Read MoreIs it enough just to live? When you’re in a challenging situation of ANY kind, but especially a personal health and/or family care challenge, is it enough for you just to live? Or do you want to BE ALIVE? Don’t you want to THRIVE? Not simply survive. To BE ALIVE, what are you willing to do? You have to GIVE what it takes….
Read MoreIn this episode of the Treat Us Right podcast, the host, David S. Williams III, discusses the importance of caring for oneself and others within a difficult American healthcare system. Williams highlights three actions of caring: adjusting attitude, living the lifestyle, and paying for persistence. He also introduces Care3, a platform that helps individuals and their caregivers coordinate care and stay on track with their health goals.
Read MoreJoin Maria Flowers, Ed.D. and I along with others in Fontana, CA on September 30, 2023 from 10am-12pm for a critical discussion about how to self-advocate in the healthcare setting.
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