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Discussion on Reproductive Justice: Reviewing the Research

June 13, 2022

This episode of IMHC's Minority Health Matters features Tony Gillespie, VP of Public Policy & Engagement, and an academic research partner, Dr. Guerra Reyes, to talk about an IMHC-supported research study titled, "Painting a Picture of Maternal Health Actions and Stakeholders in Indiana: A Reproductive Justice Approach."

Baby Formula Shortage Overview & Tips – IMHC & CareSource Episode 7

June 01, 2022

IMHC Maternal Child Health Manager, Lauren Lancaster, talks with Dr. Camie Wright, CMO of CareSource and OBGYN by training, about America's shocking baby formula shortage and things we should and should not do to make sure our babies get what they need.

IMHC Affiliate Spotlight: Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI)

May 27, 2022

Through our partnerships with 21 coalition affiliates around the state, IMHC is able to broaden its mission of strengthening communities throughout Indiana. In this episode of Minority Health Matters, Troy sits down Tracy Lewis, Executive Director of Community Advocates of Northern Indiana located in Gary, to highlight some of the work they have been doing.

IMHC’s Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health in the Office

May 20, 2022

Description: Did you work from home during the pandemic and recently returned to the office full-time? If so, this podcast is for you, especially if you've had trouble adjusting during this transition. In this podcast, we will be talking about mental health and provide some simple and easy tips for improving your mental health in the workplace. IMHC is happy to participate in spreading awareness during May's Mental Health Awareness Month.

IMHC & CareSource Episode 6: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 02, 2022

On this episode of Minority Health Matters, IMHC's Troy Julian Gipson and Erica Pedroza co-host a discussion with two of CareSource's mental health professionals, Brittany Burtraw and Kristi Carney, to kickstart Mental Health Awareness Month. Brittany and Kristi cover topics such as the importance of mental health awareness, connecting with mental health resources, how CareSource has supported members, how language impacts stigma, and more.

Brittany Burtraw, MSW, LCSW, is the Behavioral Health Initiative Lead for the HIP and HHW health plans managed by CareSource and Kristi Carney, MSW, LSW, is CareSource's Behavior Health Director.

IMHC Healthy Lifestyle Tips During Minority Health Month

April 29, 2022

Are you interested in finding out what you can do to live a healthier life? As National Minority Health Month comes to an end, we want to promote and share healthy behaviors. Rena Rogers, IMHC Healthy Lifestyle Manager, speaks with Minority Health Matters host, Erica Pedroza, about ways to get and stay healthy. Rena offers her top 3 tips to live a healthy, balanced life.

Sickle Cell Awareness with Gary Gibson

April 21, 2022

Erica Pedroza sits down with Gary Gipson, President/CEO of Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative, to provide information about Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease, a disease that disproportionately affects African Americans.

CareSource Episode 5: Black Maternal Health Week

April 11, 2022

IMHC Maternal Child Health Manager, Lauren Lancaster, talks with Dr. Camie Wright, CMO of CareSource and OBGYN by training, about Black Maternal Health. Black Maternal Health Week 2022 is April 11-17.

CareSource Episode 4: National Minority Health Month

April 05, 2022

Description: April is minority health month! Today we talked with Dr. Camie Wright of CareSource to discuss health equity and their new health equity collaborative in Indiana.

Affiliate Spotlight: Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County

March 28, 2022

Through our partnerships with 21 coalition affiliates around the state, IMHC is able to broaden its mission of strengthening communities throughout Indiana. In this episode of Minority Health Matters, Troy sits down Tara Morris, Executive Director of the Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County, to highlight some of the work they have been doing.

Black Voices for Occupational Justice

March 21, 2022

This unique episode of Minority Health Matters features an academic research partner Dr. Sally Wasmuth to talk about an IMHC-supported research study titled, "Black Voices in Occupational Therapy."

CEO Talk: Get To Know Managed Health Services

March 08, 2022

IMHC President & CEO Carl Ellison, hosts this episode of "CEO Talk" that features Managed Health Services' CEO, Kevin O'Toole. Kevin provides an overview of who MHS is, what differentiates them from other plans across the state, special initiatives they have going, and more.

CareSource Episode 3: Latest News on COVID- What’s next to keep you safe and healthy

March 08, 2022

Marketing Manager, Erica Pedroza, meets with Dr. Camie Wright of CareSource to talk about the latest news on COVID, catching up on vaccinations, and ways to stay safe and healthy.

CareSource Episode 2: Medicaid 101

January 10, 2022

Episode Description: In this episode, Troy and Erica talk with Joakima Doss, Manager of Community Marketing for CareSource, to provide an overview of Medicaid in Indiana. Topics covered will be how someone qualifies for Medicaid, how to apply for Medicaid, and other services health insurance companies can provide aside from coverage.

Story time: How I encouraged my Gen X peer to get vaccinated

December 20, 2021

Shelene Baiyee talks with IMHC's Troy Julian Gipson to share a story of how she was able to encourage a fellow Gen Xer (aka another young adult in their early 20s) whom she did not previously know, to go through with receiving the COVID shot. Not only did she encourage her peer to get vaccinated, but she also made a new friend while doing so. Tune in to hear the story.

CareSource Overview Episode 1

December 20, 2021

This episode features Dr. Cameual Wright, VP & Market Chief Medical Officer of CareSource Indiana, to provide an overview of who CareSource is and what they are doing in the community as a national leader in managed care.

My 5 top ways to improve your mental health

May 19, 2021

In the latest episode of the “Millennial Podcast” in conjunction with National Women’s Health Week and Mental Health Awareness Month host Erica Pedroza discusses ways to help improve your overall mental health! Some of these methods covered include taking care of your physical health while also staying connected with others. During this month there couldn’t be a better time to share some ways to help boost your mental health so that it may continue throughout the many months ahead!