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Roni Zeiger is a distinguished physician and technologist with a profound impact on digital health. With a medical degree and a master's in biomedical informatics, Roni has seamlessly integrated technology and healthcare throughout his career. He served as the Chief Health Strategist at Google, leading transformative projects like Google Health and Google Flu Trends, which revolutionized global access to health information. Roni also co-founded Smart Patients, a platform fostering patient support and learning through shared experiences. Currently, at GirlTrek, he exemplifies his commitment to community health and social justice, focusing on increasing life expectancy for Black women by addressing critical issues such as inactivity, isolation, and injustice. This episode explores Roni's groundbreaking work at Google, Smart Patients, and GirlTrek, along with his vision for the future of healthcare and the power of community-driven solutions. Do you have any thoughts or guest suggestions? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.
Maudra Brown, MPH, CHES, APM, PAHM is Chief Health Strategist at MRB Public Health Consulting. She has over 16 years of public health experience championing Innovation in public health, focusing on non traditional partnerships and incorporating best practices with independent thought leadership. She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance at College of Charleston. She then pursued a Master of Public Health in International Health and Sustainable Development at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.Shownotes: https://www.thephmillennial.com/episode170Connect with Maudra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maudrabrown/Join 800+ people on our email lists: https://www.thephmillennial.com/signup/Chapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@1:36 Maudra Brown, MPH, CHES, APM, PAHM Intro@3:16 Identify and personal background @6:00 Education can't teach you community work@13:45 Integrating public health into businesses @20:00 What is Public Health?@23:50 Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Performance at College of Charleston@29:00 Undergrad experiences@33:35 Master of Public Health at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine@36:15 Experiences during Tulane @45:40 MPH Takeaways@49:57 Pediatric Injury Previously at Medical University of South Carolina @54:30 Health Policy Analyst @58:30 Steps to advancing in her role@1:07:30 Clinical Quality Director@1:11:47 Chief Health Strategist at MRB Consulting@1:23:10 Advice for independent consultants in public health @1:28:47 Connection & Future Predictions @1:32:52 The Furious Five@1:37:53 Support UsSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Contribute to the show (one-time or monthly)- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store
In this episode, Sujani sits down with Maudra Brown, the founder and CEO of MRB Public Health Consulting. They discuss Maudra's various work experiences in public health, her transition from working in government to creating her own consulting firm, and how taking risks and believing in her passions has led to Maudra finding success in entrepreneurship. You'll LearnHow Maudra found her way to the public health fieldA brief overview of the public health and tropical medicine program at Tulane UniversityTips on how to find your niche in public health and the importance of trying new and unique experiencesMaudra's experience leading a new public health program right out of graduationWhy Maudra moved from her directorial role in government to creating her own consulting firmHow Maudra's passion for caring for children and communities of her interest led to pursuing entrepreneurship How Maudra has found success with her company and creating sustainable partnershipsHow exploring non-traditional partnerships has helped communities and clients that Maudra has worked withWhat a day in the life of a chief health strategist looks likeAdvice for students and early professionals and why believing in yourself is at the core of building a fulfilling careerToday's GuestCombining over a decade of public health expertise with lived experiences internationally and domestically, Maudra champions public health in innovative ways, focusing on non-traditional partnerships and incorporating best practices with independent thought leadership. Maudra holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance from The College of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in International Health and Sustainable Development from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is certified and credentialed in both health systems and public health arenas, a unique and specialized expertise that not many in this industry have.As MRB's Chief Health Strategist, Maudra helps communities effectively integrate and practically navigate public health.ResourcesLearn more about MRB Public Health Consulting on their website or contact them by email Follow MRB Public Health Consulting on Instagram, Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and FacebookLearn more about Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine earlier this year, Dr. Michael Fine was outraged—like a lot of Americans. So he traveled to see first-hand the human cost of this war. Dr. Michael Fine serves as the Chief Health Strategist for the city of Central Falls, R.I. and as a family physician with a practice in Rhode Island. He is the author of several books, including “Health Care Revolt: How to Organize, Build a Health Care System, and Resuscitate Democracy—All at the Same Time,” published in 2018, “Abundance,” a novel about love, war and redemption, based on his experience as a volunteer during the Liberian Civil War, published in 2019, “Rhode Island Stories,” published in 2021, among others. Dr. Fine's career as both a family physician and manager in the field of healthcare has been devoted to healthcare reform and the care of underserved populations. Before his confirmation as Director of Health, Dr. Fine was the Medical Program Director at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, with a healthcare unit serving 20,000 people a year and a staff of over 85 physicians, psychiatrists, mental health workers, nurses, and other health professionals. He was a founder and Managing Director of HealthAccessRI, the nation's first statewide direct primary care organization, which made prepaid primary care available to people without employer-provided health insurance. Dr. Fine founded the Scituate Health Alliance, a community-based, population-focused non-profit organization, which made Scituate the first community in the United States to provide primary medical and dental care to all town residents. He also convened and facilitated the Primary Care Leadership Council, a statewide organization that represented 75 percent of Rhode Island's primary care physicians and practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I am joined by my good friend, Melanie Sutherland. Melanie is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, an entrepreneur, a mother, and an incredible advocate of women's health. And what we're talking about today are the things that we wish women knew before they had a baby to optimize their health and optimize their capacity to execute in the world on the other side of motherhood. Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges in healthcare — and especially for those of us who are passionate about upstream preventative health — is that we've been trained by a healthcare system to be reactionary about health. We wait until the problem arises to deal with it. And when it comes to the changes that take place in a woman's body in that prenatal phase and how it influences health on the other side, there are some key elements that you need to be aware of in order to maximize that next phase of life. What is it that every woman needs to know before they have their baby so that their body is in the best possible shape on the other side? This is what Melanie and I are delving into today. This is a powerful and important conversation and I am excited for you to have the opportunity to join in and meet Melanie and hear all of her incredible insights! Key Takeaways: [1:00] About today's episode! [2:24] Welcoming Melanie to The Entrepology Podcast! [3:05] Melanie shares what makes her uniquely qualified to lead today's discussion.[6:55] Why we need to prioritize ourselves as part of the prenatal experience. [8:56] The common narratives Melanie is seeing with women in her practice in regards to their pelvic floor and rehabilitation. [11:44] What do we need to know in the prenatal phase? What can we be doing to make sure that our body is in the best possible shape? [14:50] What it looks like to prioritize your health before giving birth. [19:52] How stress and burnout play into our health as new moms. [21:48] Melanie highlights some key components and tangible elements of health that women should be aware of that can be massive game-changers on the other side of giving birth. [27:17] The importance of engaging in mindfulness practices. [30:10] The connection between our pelvic floor and our health in general. [31:40] Melanie's KPIs! [37:19] Where to learn more about the work Melanie is doing in this world! [37:55] Thanking Melanie for joining the podcast and sharing her insights! Mentioned in This Episode: Body Co. The Thrive Pregnancy Project | Body Co. — 15% off of The Thrive Pregnancy Project for the Entrepology community! The Entrepology Podcast Ep. 215: “Body: Biohacking the Female Brain and the Connection Between Your Brain and Hormones with Dr. Romie Mushtaq” Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Brené Brown Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by Brené Brown Peloton Oura Ring Apple Watch More About Melanie Sutherland Melanie Stevens Sutherland is a Registered Manual and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She is also the founder, Senior Physiotherapist, Community Educator, and Chief Health Strategist of Body Co. Health. After years leading some of Ontario's most prestigious sport medicine clinics, Melanie founded Body Co. Body Co. was established after the birth of her daughter to combine her passion for optimizing the health of busy families with the flexibility of parenting her two small children. Melanie is deeply passionate about helping other mothers build the strong, confident bodies they need to live the extraordinary lives they deserve. Over 18 years in practice, Melanie has helped thousands of women find the best physical version of themselves so they can show up and live life to their fullest potential. Connect with my Guest: Website: BodyCoToronto.com Email: Melanie@BodyCoToronto.com Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review! Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today! BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com! CALL TO ACTION What practices will you be taking with you? Will you be booking an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist? Let us know your thoughts and your next course of action at The Entrepology Collective!
Former RI Health Director Dr. Michael Fine talks about the scarce availability of the COVID vaccine in RI. #WPRO Dr. Fine is an author, family physician and the Chief Health Strategist for the City of Central Falls. www.centralfallsri.us/coronavirus www.michaelfinemd.com
Dr. Michael Fine, Chief Health Strategist for Central Falls, discusses the economic, education, housing, health and social disparities underlying the COVID-19 pandemic in the city, which has been especially hard-hit. @gwaynemiller #podcast for @projo – story and videos at providencejournal.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on Inland Edition, Lillian Vasquez speaks with Michael Osur, Assistant Director and Chief Health Strategist for Riverside County Public Health. He talks about contact tracing- what it is, who does it, and why it’s needed during the pandemic. For more information, visit RivCoPH.org
Creating a digital pathway, sharing that and opening that platform to the community increases awareness leading to improve population health https://outcomesrocket.health/shelley/2019/10/
This podcast, the second in a two-part series, continues to explore the concept of "Chief Health Strategist" as a way to address the most pressing public health issues and advance population health activities. This discussion continues the conversation on moving from concept into practice, as well as how to apply ASTHO’s three pillars for population health improvement to support clinical to community connections, improve health equity and the social determinants of health, and utilize public health informatics. Mary Ann Cooney offers examples of this model already at work and tells you where you can get help if you want to move forward in your state. GUEST: Mary Ann Cooney, Chief, Center for Population Health Strategies, ASTHO RESOURCES: The High Achieving Governmental Health Department in 2020 as the Community Chief Health Strategist - http://www.resolv.org/site-healthleadershipforum/files/2014/05/The-High-Achieving-Governmental-Health-Department-as-the-Chief-Health-Strategist-by-2020-Final1.pdf ASTHO Center for Population Health Strategies - http://www.astho.org/Programs/Clinical-to-Community-Connections/ASTHO-CPHS-Overview_FINAL/ Trust for America’s Health – www.tfah.org
The concept of "Chief Health Strategist" allows public health leaders to serve as a chief architect across their jurisdiction and align health systems transformation and population health activities. Chief health strategists ensure that population health activities are targeting community health needs and build effective working relationships with healthcare partners and other sectors that affect the social determinants of health. This podcast is the first in a two-part series, and it will explore how the concept is defined, how it works, and how public health leaders can rethink their approach to be effective in their communities. GUEST: John Auerbach, President and CEO, Trust for America’s Health RESOURCES: The High Achieving Governmental Health Department in 2020 as the Community Chief Health Strategist - http://www.resolv.org/site-healthleadershipforum/files/2014/05/The-High-Achieving-Governmental-Health-Department-as-the-Chief-Health-Strategist-by-2020-Final1.pdf ASTHO Center for Population Health Strategies - http://www.astho.org/Programs/Clinical-to-Community-Connections/ASTHO-CPHS-Overview_FINAL/ Trust for America’s Health – www.tfah.org
My guest today is Dr. Roni Zeiger – a physician turned entrepreneur who was the former Chief Health Strategist at Google. Currently, he is the co-founder and CEO of Smart Patients – an online community where patients and their families learn from each other. Roni has been a leading voice for patients having shared his views across prominent stages like TEDMED. On today’s episode, we get up close and personal where Roni shares his journey from a practicing doctor to leading the charge in health at Google. We discuss the importance of rapid experimentation and willingness to fail along the way. Roni also shares key intrapreneurial lessons learned from his tenure with Google, including those associated with Google Flu Trends and Personal Health Record; and how that ultimately helped shape his networked community model for his current venture, Smart Patients. All this and more on today’s episode. Now, That’s Unusual. About Dr. Roni Zeiger Roni Zeiger, MD, MS, is the former Chief Health Strategist at Google. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Smart Patients, an online community platform where patients and families affected by a variety of illnesses can learn from each other’s knowledge and experiences. Roni earned his M.D. at Stanford University and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He has served as a clinical instructor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and received a master’s degree in biomedical informatics from Stanford. Roni is also a Community Staff Physician for urgent care patients at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Key Interview Takeaways Find the intersection of what you do best and what you care most about, and do that. There are no rules when it comes to careers; if you are creative and lucky enough, you can figure out how to do what you love for a living. Innovations happen at the intersections of industries. Zeiger’s specialty came from thinking about how consumer technology could be applied to medicine. Get comfortable operating in the face of uncertainty. Zeiger’s experience at Google coupled with his background in medicine have taught him that we are always learning and may never get the answer to a difficult problem exactly right. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, the best way to start is through intrapreneurship. The culture at Google encouraged every employee to innovate and start new business entities, and Zeiger credits this practice with giving him the courage to develop Smart Patients. Disruption and transformation will come from both existing players within the health care industry (i.e.: Pfizer) and future competition from outsiders (i.e.: Google). The players have different core competencies, different risk tolerances, and different degrees of willingness to experiment. Peer-to-peer support is an underutilized resource in health care. Smart Patients seeks to connect patients and families who are going through similar things as they build an online community and support system. Offering peer support empowers patients. Asking patients what they know results in the “best ever patient advisory board,” and doctors have begun to prescribe peer support as part of a treatment plan. Because humanity is a “connected mess,” our most important attributes need to be defined by others. What each of us is individually doesn’t matter nearly as much as how we’re connected to each other. Connect with Roni Zeiger ronizeiger.com smartpatients.com References TEDMED Talk To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users) If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunes or Stitcher. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks!
Mike Townsend and Steven Richmond of HomeHero speak with Roni Zeiger, Co-Founder of Smart Patients and former Chief Health Strategist at Google, about how technology and patient input will change how we approach healthcare.