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What's Happening with Health Equity in Underserved Communities?
Manage episode 508566568 series 2883789
The health disparities affecting minority communities in Montgomery County demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. In this candid conversation, Councilmember Lori Ann Sales—the first Jamaican American and Black woman to serve in countywide office—brings her unique background in public health to address the systemic challenges facing underserved populations.
In the second segment, Monica Martin, Chief of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, offers practical guidance for Suicide Prevention Month. She demystifies mental health support, explaining warning signs like persistent sadness, social withdrawal, and changes in sleep patterns. Martin emphasizes that seeking help demonstrates strength, not weakness, while providing concrete resources available to all county residents regardless of insurance status.
Join this important conversation about health equity, access to care, and the innovative approaches Montgomery County is taking to ensure everyone—regardless of background—can achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Health Equity Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Health Disparities in Minority Communities (00:04:05)
3. Councilmember Sales' Healthcare Background (00:09:05)
4. Mobile Health Clinics and Resources (00:16:18)
5. Black Maternal Health Report Findings (00:21:55)
6. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (00:30:41)
7. Interview with Monica Martin (00:38:51)
8. Self-Love and Mental Wellness Practices (00:42:54)
9. Recognizing Mental Health Warning Signs (00:49:24)
10. Finding the Right Mental Health Provider (00:53:27)
109 episodes
Manage episode 508566568 series 2883789
The health disparities affecting minority communities in Montgomery County demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. In this candid conversation, Councilmember Lori Ann Sales—the first Jamaican American and Black woman to serve in countywide office—brings her unique background in public health to address the systemic challenges facing underserved populations.
In the second segment, Monica Martin, Chief of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, offers practical guidance for Suicide Prevention Month. She demystifies mental health support, explaining warning signs like persistent sadness, social withdrawal, and changes in sleep patterns. Martin emphasizes that seeking help demonstrates strength, not weakness, while providing concrete resources available to all county residents regardless of insurance status.
Join this important conversation about health equity, access to care, and the innovative approaches Montgomery County is taking to ensure everyone—regardless of background—can achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Health Equity Discussion (00:00:00)
2. Health Disparities in Minority Communities (00:04:05)
3. Councilmember Sales' Healthcare Background (00:09:05)
4. Mobile Health Clinics and Resources (00:16:18)
5. Black Maternal Health Report Findings (00:21:55)
6. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (00:30:41)
7. Interview with Monica Martin (00:38:51)
8. Self-Love and Mental Wellness Practices (00:42:54)
9. Recognizing Mental Health Warning Signs (00:49:24)
10. Finding the Right Mental Health Provider (00:53:27)
109 episodes
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