It’s All Your Business Podcast
Health equity, mental health, and quality of care are key issues facing those in the greater Pittsburgh region. But where do employers fit in the solution? Join The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health’s podcast, It’s All Your Business, as they explore these focus areas and more… and how we can understand our community by understanding our employees. Produced by Postindustrial Media.
Latest Episode
Season 3, Episode 11: Laurie Barnett Levine, MSW, LSW, Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health America of Southwest PA
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.
Season 3, Episode 10: Dr. Robin Berzin, MD, Founder and CEO, Parsley Health
Dr. Robin Berzin is on a mission to help people get to the root cause of why they don’t feel their best. That focus is key to Parsley Health, a holistic medical practice with a focus on chronic conditions that she founded in 2016. Listen in to hear more about how employers can empower their employees, from Berzin, also the author of “State Change.”
Season 3, Episode 9: Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, Senior Vice-President/Chief Clinical Equity & Diversity Officer, Allegheny Health Network/Highmark, Professor & Author, Sara Brown, M.Ed – Patient Experience Advocate, Nicole Whitfield-Powell, NNP, MSN-Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Moderator, Jamila Pleas, RN, CEO/Founder of Her Birth Right
In this special episode, hear from the 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. She 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 advocate? Listen in.
View the full Health Equity Series at https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/
Season 3, Episode 8: Jordan Taradash, CEO & Co-Founder, PeopleOne Health, Suzanne Morgan, D.O., Chief Medical Officer, PeopleOne Health, Mark Weber, VP of Business Development, PeopleOne Health
Strong primary care is a key to maintaining good health, but not all primary care is created equal. Developing a trusted relationship with your physician is key. In this episode, host Mike Stancil talks to the team at PeopleOne Health about boosting the power of your primary care. Listen in!
Click on each name to read the bios of our episode’s guests: Jordan Taradash, Suzanne Morgan, D.O., Mark Weber.
Season 3, Episode 7: Colleen Duncan, RN-BSN, M.Ed, Clinical Research Nurse, University of Chicago, T’era Burton, Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Mindfulness Coach, Danielle Smith Lubsey, MD/PhD, Vice Chair of Obstetrics, AHN, Medical Director for Obstetrics, WPH, DEI Officer, Women’s Institute, Jamila Pleas, Moderator, RN, CEO/Founder of Her Birth Right
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 during part 2 of our 2023 Health Equity Series, as healthcare experts share lifesaving warning signs.
To view the webinar in its entirety, visit: https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/
Season 3, Episode 6: Sara Murphy, Vice President, Alzheimer’s Association
Find out all you need to know about Alzheimer’s in episode 6 of It’s All Your Business.
Join us as 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 needed support for families and loved ones living with Alzheimer’s. Hear why we are in a new era of treatment for this disease that affects more than 6 million Americans.
While this disease can feel very isolating, you are never alone. The Alzheimer’s Association hotline is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-272-3900 anytime.
Season 3, Episode 5: Miriam Senft, Co-CEO/Co-Founder, Motivity Care
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 episode 5, we talk to Miriam Senft of Motivity Care, a company that helps families create caregiving plans.
Season 3, Episode 4: Hugh O’Toole, Chief Executive Officer, Innovu
Hugh O’Toole of Innovu joins us again on our podcast for episode 4 of It’s All Your Business! Hear why using data and the approach of transparency helps the employer help their employee. He 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.
Season 3, Episode 3: Dr. Mark Campbell, Senior Vice President, Clinical Service, RxBenefits
In episode 3 of It’s All Your Business, we hear about how your employer’s benefit plan can affect your prescription drug options. Dr. 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.
Season 3, Episode 2: Omari Maynard, Father from the “Aftershock” documentary, Co-Founder, The ARIAH Foundation, Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Equity & Diversity Officer, Allegheny Health Network/Highmark, Professor and Author, and Jamila Pleas, Moderator, RN, CEO/Founder of Her Birth Right
During episode 2 of “It’s All Your Business,” we listen back to the discussion from the 1st 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/
Season 3, Episode 1: Dr. Byron Crowe, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Solera Health, Angie Villamaria, Strategic Account Executive, Solera Health, and Dr. Jaden Koh, M.D., M.P.H., Faculty Physician in OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins Hospital
In episode 1 of “It’s All Your Business, we are joined by Dr. Byron Crowe and Angie Villamaria of Solera Health, and Dr. Jaden Kohn, Faculty Physician in OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins Hospital. We are discussing Menopause – the stigma, proactive solutions, and why it’s important for employers to care about Menopausal Healthcare!
To learn more about Solera Health, visit: https://soleranetwork.com/
Season 2, Episode 9: Uche Enemchukwu, CEO & Co-founder, NELU Diversified Solutions, and Jessica Brooks, CEO & President, PBGH
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: https://www.nelusolutions.com/
Season 2, Episode 8: Hannah Mamuszka, Founder & CEO, and Lena Chaihorsky, Co-founder, of Alva10
In episode 8 of “It’s All Your Business,” 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.
Season 2, Episode 7: Gisele Barreto Fetterman, Second Lady of Pennsylvania, founder, Free Store 15104, co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, co-founder of For Good PGH
In episode 7 of “It’s All Your Business,” 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 are so beneficial for everybody involved.
Season 2, Episode 6: Jamila Pleas, Her Birth Right, Daneita Blalock, 4TheJourney Birth & Postpartum services, Dr. Tiffany C. Wilson, OB/GYN, Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik, HCD Consulting, LLC
During episode 6 of “It’s All Your Business,” we take a listen back to the panel from the 3rd part of our 2021 Health Equity Series. Jamila Pleas moderated the panel featuring Daneita Blalock and Dr. Tiffany C. Wilson entitled, “The ABC’s of Labor: Everything You Need to Know to Navigate Your Birth.” They aimed to bring understanding to all stages of labor, including benefits of a doula, a reliable support team, C-Sections, and recovery. In Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik’s closing presentation, “Your Life is Worth Saving!” She shares vital lessons for labor and delivery, including taking up space – never deny your value or worth!
To view the webinar in it’s entirety, visit: https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/
Season 2, Episode 5: Jamila Pleas, Her Birth Right, Veronica Ades, Jacobi Medical Center, LaSandra Hutchinson, Grace and Grief
Episode 5 of “It’s All Your Business,” revisits the panel discussion from the second installment of our 2021 Health Equity Series, moderated by Jamila Pleas and featuring 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.
To view the webinar in it’s entirety, visit: https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/
Season 2, Episode 4: Jamila Pleas, Her Birth Right, Dr. Cynthia Jacinthe, Jacynia Women’s Care Consulting, and Rachel Poerschke, Magee Womancare Associates of UPMC
During episode 4, we are revisiting the panel session from the 1st installment of our 2021 Health Equity Series, featuring Jamila Pleas, Dr. Cynthia Jacinthe, and Rachel Poerschke. They discuss how poor Black maternal health outcomes directly impacts a woman’s confidence in the healthcare system, as well as offer guidance on how to choose a provider, establish trust, and build a healthy relationship with the healthcare provider.
To view the webinar in it’s entirety, visit: https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/
Season 2, Episode 3: Sabrina Saunders Mosby, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and Jessica Brooks, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health
In episode 3, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, is joined by PBGH’s President and CEO, Jessica Brooks. 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.
Season 2, Episode 2: Dr. Alan J. Rechter, Orthopedic Associates, LLP, and Dr. Barry Quart, Heron Therapeutics
In this episode, doctors Alan J. Rechter and Barry Quart continue the discussion about the opioid crisis and the ways in which employers can make a difference.
Season 2, Episode 1: Dr. Chad Brummett, University of Michigan, Co-Director of Michigan Open
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.
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Season 1, Episode 9: Dr. Suzette Glasner, VP of Clinical Affairs, Quit Genius
The isolation and other changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can create additional stresses for people who struggle with addiction. In Episode 9 of It’s All Your Business, we hear from Suzette Glasner, vice president of clinical affairs for Quit Genius, which uses healthcare technology to treat addiction.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 8: Leah Binder, CEO of The Leapfrog Group
In Episode 8, Leah Binder, president & CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses with host Mike Stancil how hospitals can enhance relationships with employers and consumers, through transparency in the way services are delivered. The nonprofit analyzes and publishes data for safety and quality, to help consumers and employers make informed decisions.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 7: Jacqueline Edmondson, Penn State
In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, chancellor at Penn State Greater Allegheny discusses the ways in which leaders can help shape their workplaces to enhance employee health and to reflect more voices, and opinions.
She also discusses Penn State’s Crossing Bridges Summit, events in which students, faculty, and staff engage with members of the community to address racial divides in the Mon Valley, just outside of Pittsburgh.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 6: Carrot Fertility
In this epsiode, Tammy Sun and Heather McAlonan of Carrot Fertility talk with host Mike Stancil about fertility equity and the role employers play in that outcome.
Fertility equity stands as a path forward to correct the maternal health and infant mortality report from 2019 that showed inequities in people of color in the Pittsburgh region.
Carrot Fertility provides data and insights to improve health care and outcomes for payers, and for patients.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 5: Omada Health
Born from human-centered design fundamentals, Omada Health is a digital wellness company that puts humans before the disease. Their work on diabetes and hypertension is even more important now as we face the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phil Thompson and Kelsey McNamara of Omada discuss their insights into digital-centered human healthcare with Mike Stancil, host of the It’s All Your Business podcast.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 4: Jessica Altman, Insurance Commissioner
In this episode, host Mike Stancil talks to Pennsylvania’s Acting Insurance Commissioner, Jessica Altman, about bridging the gaps in mental health insurance and what insurance equity means in the time of the opioid crisis.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 3: Hugh O’Toole, Innovu
Hugh O’Toole, CEO of Innovu, talks with It’s All Your Business about tracking COVID-19 by using data to help companies learn how the virus could affect their employees.
The company helps employers gain insight into ways to to control costs while also guiding in ways to improve employee health. Navigating the unknowns of reopening after the shutdown? Listen in for insight about how Innovu’s data can help.
Innovu is Pittsburgh Business Group on Health’s analytics partner.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 2: Jessica Brooks
Jessica Brooks, CEO and executive director of PBGH, talks with It’s All Your Business about being a leader of color – and a mother – during the Black Lives Matter protests.
She discusses the responsibility of employers and business leadership in making sure they are providing resources for their employees during these tense, anxious, and emotionally taxing times. Brooks also talks about where she sees hope in the future and offers insights on the way towards progress.
It’s All Your Business, Season 1, Episode 1: Jessica Brooks, CEO, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health
Health equity, mental health, and quality of care are key issues facing those in the greater Pittsburgh region. But where do employers fit in the solution? Join The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health’s new podcast, It’s All Your Business, as they explore these focus areas and more… and how we can understand our community by understanding our employees. Episode 1 features PBGH Executive Director/CEO Jessica Brooks.