My City My Health INC

The Community Resource

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Welcome to The Community Resource, the official podcast of the My City My Health Conference! Join us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible vendors, organizations, and service providers who are making a real difference in our community's health and well-being. In each episode, we sit down with conference vendors to explore the vital services and resources they offer—from healthcare and mental health support to nutrition, fitness, social services, and beyond. Whether you're looking for help, want to connect with local resources, or simply want to learn more about what's available in your com...

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Your Medicaid Dental Benefits Explained with Delta Dental of Iowa 02.03.2026 5:51

Did you know that Medicaid members in Iowa have separate dental benefits available to them? Many people don't — and that's exactly why we're having this conversation. At the 2025 My City My Health Conference, special host Paula Bell sits down with Taryn Jonet from Delta Dental of Iowa to unpack what dental coverage looks like for Iowa's Medicaid and Hawkeye populations, and how Delta Dental is sho...

Iowa Diabetes: Reaching a Million Lives Through Specialized Care | The Community Resource Podcast 28.12.2025 7:39

Host Paula Bell sits down with April from Iowa Diabetes at the My City My Health Conference to discuss what makes specialized diabetes care different—and why it matters. From understanding the basics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to exploring cutting-edge research opportunities, this conversation breaks down how one West Des Moines clinic is changing lives through focused expertise. April shares t...

Iowa Heart Foundation: Free Life-Saving Resources & Heart Disease Prevention with Lezlie Mestdagh 22.12.2025 7:55

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America, but here's the good news: 80% of it is preventable. In this episode of the Community Resource Podcast, recorded live at the My City My Health Conference, host Paula Bell sits down with Lezlie Mestdagh, Executive Director of the Iowa Heart Foundation, to discuss the incredible free resources available to all Iowans. Lezlie shares her personal journ...

Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Support in Iowa 30.11.2025 5:20

In this Community Resource Podcast episode, special host Paula Bell sits down with Keesha Ward, Director of Development at the Alzheimer’s Association in Iowa, to break down Alzheimer’s, dementia, and where families can turn for support. Keesha explains the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, why language matters, and how stigma and confusion keep people from getting help. She also shares...

The Birth of My City My Health: A Conference That Became a Movement | Community Resource Podcast Ep. 1 03.11.2025 36:05

Join My City My Health Conference founders Corey Dion Lewis and Larry Twitty Jr. as they sit down with host Paula Bell to share the incredible story of how a LinkedIn message turned into one of Iowa's most impactful health equity conferences. Show Notes - Episode 1: The My City My Health Story Join founders Corey Dion Lewis and Larry Twitty Jr., along with host Paula Bell, for the inaugural episod...