Conscious Anti-Racism

What good is a healthcare system if it doesn't actually work for the people it serves? How can we be intentional about auditing the ways that systemic racism shows up in our own life, and then taking that next steps to do something about it? 

In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts in multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this video, Jill interviews Jessica Brooks, MBA, the CEO and Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health and the founder of the Executive Action Response Network (EARN) and The Health Desk. Jessica shares her own personal experience of systemic racism and bias in the healthcare system as a Black woman and how that has informed and inspired the work she does today to create "an accountable healthcare system that actually works for the people". Jessica embodies her own philosophy, "well-doing so we can have well-being", and she shares how important it is that we each do an intentional self-audit of how systemic racism shows up in our lives, and then take action to dismantle it. 

As CEO of the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health, Jessica provides the vision to transform healthcare for PBGH employer-members. Under her leadership, PBGH has emerged as a national force aimed at improving mental health, health equity and quality for millions of lives touched by employer-based health plans. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and Carnegie Mellon University, Ms. Brooks serves on the board of governors for the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative, the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange, and Maitri Medicinals to name a few. Ms. Brooks is the co-founder of Inspireware, a tech company designed to empower communities in well-doing. Ms. Brooks is a graduate of The Advanced Leadership Initiative – an executive leadership program for African-American executives at CMU’s Tepper School of Business. She is a recipient of the 2019 Pittsburgh Women of Influence Award and has appeared on NPR and in numerous national healthcare and benefits publications.

Connect with Jessica:

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JessicaPBGHPa

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You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/...

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“Racial disparities are the blood that keeps the healthcare engine going.” How important are trust and communication in improving the health literacy of people marginalized by our healthcare system? What are some ways to build this trust, when the current state of healthcare often capitalizes on Black and Brown bodies? In this episode, Jill interviews Arnie Jones, well-known speaker and the president of ChromaHealth. Arnie shares his knowledge and insights about the ways that the healthcare system, including providers, must change in order to improve healthcare outcomes for Black people. He discusses the importance of building trust and communication from within a community, rather than the often-used ‘top-down’ approach, which is often ineffective and leads to poor health outcomes and a continued deterioration of trust. Arnie also shares some shocking insights into the ways in which capitalism and racism intersect, with painful and dangerous outcomes.

Recognized as an effective leader and expert in designing programs that improve patient finding and adherence to medications by enhancing industry, faith-based, medical, and community stakeholder collaboration, Arnie Joseph has more than three decades of experience in public health, pharmaceutical, and health communications industries.

As a strategy to improve his clients’ bottom line, Arnie has developed, launched and managed “cross-functional” coalitions dedicated to improving racial health disparities by forming strategic partnerships with over 660 medical and community stakeholders in disease hot spots in San Antonio, Miami, the Bronx, Memphis, Newark, Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. Qualitative analysis of Arnie’s community-based programming in Baltimore was published in the Journal of National Medical Association.

Arnie’s passion for developing campaigns that bridge scientific data and community engagement has garnered him recognition from the medical industry, pharmaceutical executives, advocacy groups, and federal health departments, earning him certificates of commendation from the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Minority Health, Diabetes Health and Wellness Academy of NYC, and the American Diabetes Association.

Connect with Arnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnie-joseph/

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You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.

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Jill interviews Dr. Camara Jones, a Family Physician, epidemiologist, renowned public speaker, and anti-racism activist. Dr. Jones shares her knowledge and insights about the impacts of systemic racism, both before and during COVID. In particular, she discusses the importance of realizing the systemic nature of racism (don't believe that racism is systemic? Just watch the video!), how to recognize your white privilege and use it for good. and how to LEAN IN to your discomfort about racism. 

Dr. Jones is a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of the nation.  She seeks to broaden the national health debate to include not only universal access to high quality health care, but also attention to the social determinants of health (including poverty) and the social determinants of equity (including racism).

Watch Dr. Jones' TedX Emory talk: https://youtu.be/GNhcY6fTyBM

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You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.

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Jill interviews Dr. Nicole Rochester, a pediatrician and health advocate. Dr. Rochester shares her knowledge and insights about health disparities amongst minorities, both before and during coronavirus, and how both doctors/ healthcare professionals and patient families can do a better job advocating for patients that might otherwise not be heard in the healthcare system. Dr. Rochester discussed the biases that affect ALL of us in this country, and what we can do to overcome those biases. 

Dr. Nicole T. Rochester is a board-certified pediatrician, independent health advocate, TEDx and keynote speaker, and the CEO of Your GPS Doc, LLC, an innovative company that helps aging individuals, those with chronic illnesses, and their family caregivers navigate the healthcare system. Dr. Rochester was inspired to start her company after caring for her late father and witnessing the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. 

Committed to promoting health literacy and empowering patients and family caregivers across the globe, Dr. Rochester blogs on her website, www.yourgpsdoc.com and has an active presence on social media, including a weekly Facebook Live show, Navigator Nuggets™. Dr. Rochester engages with audiences locally and nationally through workshops and speaking engagements. She has been featured on WJLA/ABC7, is a frequent podcast guest, and has contributed to numerous digital publications, including KevinMD, Authority Magazine, Modern Healthcare, Reader’s Digest, and Best Company. Dr. Rochester is the author of Healthcare Navigation 101: A Guide for College-Bound Students (and Parents!), a unique resource to equip college-bound students with the tools and information they need to begin managing their health independently.

A Maryland native, Dr. Rochester obtained her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and she completed her pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Rochester serves on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland Health Education Institute and is a member of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association for Physician Leadership. She is happily married and the proud mother of two daughters.

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You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.

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Jill interviews LaShyra "Lash" Nolen, a Fulbright scholar, the first Black woman class president of Harvard Medical School, and anti-racism activist. Lash grew up in Compton and said that it was 'easy to feel like it's your fault' or that 'it was supposed to be like this' for her Black community. That all changed as Lash learned more about the widespread impacts of racism in our country that have existed for hundreds of years. Lash shares her knowledge and insights about the impacts of systemic racism in a unique way - by discussing her own awakening into embracing and celebrating the full strength and power of being a Black woman. Don't miss her incredible top 5 books to read to learn about racism in our country. 

Lash is a first-year student at Harvard Medical School (HMS) where she serves as student council president, the first documented black woman to hold this role. In her role she has led numerous initiatives for community advocacy within HMS and beyond. She is a published author and continues to be a fervent advocate for social justice. Her commentary has been published in the Washington Post, NPR, Teen Vogue, Health Affairs, Undark Magazine and many more. Her work has earned me honor of becoming the youngest 2020 National Minority Quality Forum “40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health” and one of twenty-five selected 2020 Young Futurists for The Root. Her community and family continue to drive her passion for social justice and she plans pursue an MD/MPP dual-degree to continue to advocate for humane healthcare reform on both local and national scales.

Learn more about Lash on her website: https://lashyranolen.com/

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and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lash.nolen

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You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.

Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408/

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Jill interviews Dr. Cindy Duke, an OB/GYN, virologist and health advocate. Dr. Duke shares her knowledge and insights about health disparities amongst minorities, both before and during coronavirus, and how they have been amplified by misinformation and longstanding mistrust of the healthcare system. She also discusses ways that you can get involved and help these communities during COVID.

Cindy M.P. Duke is a M.D. Ph.D trained Physician Scientist and Entrepreneur who is Board Certified in Gynecology and Obstetrics, as well as Fellowship trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Dr. Duke is the Physician Founder, Medical Director and Lab Director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is also a Ph.D. trained, award winning, Virologist whose research interests centered on the interplay of viruses with the human immune system. Dr. Cindy is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine where she plays a role in Resident and Medical Student Education. Her current Research efforts have focused on the intersection of Healthcare delivery with technology and how that can be used to close gaps in accessing medical care.

Outside of her clinical work and research, Dr. Duke understands the value of giving back to her community which she views as the global village. One facet of Dr. Duke’s extracurricular work includes outreach to women and girls to encourage/foster their continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Dr. Duke is the Host and Producer of the ‘Girl Powered Success & Survival International’ (aka GriPSSI) Podcast. This podcast is aimed at highlighting the work and dynamic career paths of women and girls around the globe! You can find and subscribe to the GriPSSI podcast on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and Google Play! Dr. Duke is also the Producer of a number of informative online programs aimed at debunking myths surrounding Fertility/Infertility amongst Men and Women in the Diaspora! She is also actively creating and curating information about Coronavirus/COVID-19 for the general public.

Website: drcindyduke.com

How you can help:

You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.

Jill interviews Dr. Cindy Duke, an OB/GYN, virologist and health advocate. Dr. Duke shares her knowledge and insights about health disparities amongst minorities, both before and during coronavirus, and how they have been amplified by misinformation and longstanding mistrust of the healthcare system. She also discusses ways that you can get involved and help these communities during COVID.

Cindy M.P. Duke is a M.D. Ph.D trained Physician Scientist and Entrepreneur who is Board Certified in Gynecology and Obstetrics, as well as Fellowship trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Dr. Duke is the Physician Founder, Medical Director and Lab Director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She is also a Ph.D. trained, award winning, Virologist whose research interests centered on the interplay of viruses with the human immune system. Dr. Cindy is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine where she plays a role in Resident and Medical Student Education. Her current Research efforts have focused on the intersection of Healthcare delivery with technology and how that can be used to close gaps in accessing medical care.

Outside of her clinical work and research, Dr. Duke understands the value of giving back to her community which she views as the global village. One facet of Dr. Duke’s extracurricular work includes outreach to women and girls to encourage/foster their continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Dr. Duke is the Host and Producer of the ‘Girl Powered Success & Survival International’ (aka GriPSSI) Podcast. This podcast is aimed at highlighting the work and dynamic career paths of women and girls around the globe! You can find and subscribe to the GriPSSI podcast on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and Google Play! Dr. Duke is also the Producer of a number of informative online programs aimed at debunking myths surrounding Fertility/Infertility amongst Men and Women in the Diaspora! She is also actively creating and curating information about Coronavirus/COVID-19 for the general public.

Website: drcindyduke.com

How you can help:

You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism.