It's All Your Business

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.

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."

In this special episode, hear from 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, who shares her experience of working to become pregnant, then suffering miscarriages, to eventually having a hea...

  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!  

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, from healthcare experts including Dr. Danielle Smith Lubsey, vice chair of obstetrics at AHN, in a discussion moderated by Jamila Pleas, founder and CEO of Her Birth Right.  

Care for your brain! In this episode, join us as host 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 support for families and loved ones living with Alzheimer's, a type of dementia. More than  6 million Americans are living with the brain disease — and the number is expected to rise.

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. B y 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...

Hugh O'Toole of Innovu joins us again on the It's All Your Business podcast! Hear why using data and the approach of transparency helps the employer help their employee. Hugh 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. Lis...

In this episode, we hear about how your employer's benefit plan can affect prescription drug options. 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. Pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs — can help secure lower drug costs...

  In this episode, we listen to the discussion from the first 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:/...

As innovators, leaders, and parents, maternal healthcare is critical, but we must start thinking beyond that. Many women hit their stride during menopause — yet sometimes they're just told to deal with it. To kick off Season 3, we discuss the important of empowering women in their health journey at all ages and stages of life.   

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 nelusolutions.com.

In this episode, host 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.  

In this episode, 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 is so beneficial for everybody involved.  

In this episode, we listen to the panel from the third part of our 2021 Health Equity Series. Jamila Pleas moderated this discussion featuring Daneita Blalock and Dr. Tiffany C. Wilson titled, "The ABC's of Labor: Everything You Need to Know to Navigate Your Birth." They aimed to bring understanding to the stages of labor, including benefits of a doula, a reliable support team, and recovery. In Dr...

In this episode, we revisit the panel discussion from the second installment of our 2021 Health Equity Series, moderated by Jamila Pleas and featuring Dr. 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.

During Episode 4, listen to an important panel session from the first installment of the 2021 Health Equity Series, featuring Jamila Pleas, Dr. Cynthia Jacinthe, and Rachel Poerschke. Panelists discuss how poor Black maternal health outcomes directly impact a woman's confidence in the healthcare system. They also offer guidance on how to choose a provider, establish trust, and build a healthy rela...

  In this episode, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, president and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, is joined by Jessica Brooks, CEO and president of Pittsburgh Business Group on Health. 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...

In this episode, doctors Alan J. Recter and Barry Quart continue the discussion about the opioid crisis and the ways in which employers can make a difference. 

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. 

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, new today, 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 is an original podcast series sponsored by Pittsbur...

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 is an original podcast serie...

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...

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 h...

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. The...