In honor of National Minority Health Month, we are thrilled to share a special podcast series with you. This episode, our final one in the series, features our conversation with Janine Jelks-Seale, MSPPM, who is the director of health equity at UPMC Health Plan. With a background in research and economic development, Janine is deeply committed to advancing equity in healthcare and promoting health inclusion for all individuals.
Throughout this month-long series, we have delved into various topics related to minority health and the importance of addressing health disparities. We have spoken with experts in the field about the need for intersectional approaches to healthcare that take into account member characteristics and geography to identify populations at higher risk for adverse health outcomes due to social determinants of health. We have learned about initiatives and efforts by organizations like UPMC Health Plan to address these disparities and promote health equity for all people.
We hope you have enjoyed this podcast series and gained valuable insights into the importance of minority health and health equity. Don’t forget to check out our other episodes on platforms such as iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Spotify. Thank you for tuning in and joining us in this important conversation about advancing health equity and promoting inclusion in healthcare.
