It’s Giving Health
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Advance Community Health presents ’It’s Giving Health,’ a monthly podcast hosted by Donnae Ward. We’re building a space where your health matters. Every third Thursday, we’ll explore vital health topics relevant to our community. ’Where health gets real’ – join the conversation.
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The podcast explores critical health topics relevant to the community, focusing on issues like Black maternal health, women's health, and preventive care, with episodes such as 'Dear Mama: Black Maternal Health' highlighting challenges faced by Black mothers and solutions like centering pregnancy programs.

Advance Community Health presents ’It’s Giving Health,’ a monthly podcast hosted by Donnae Ward. We’re building a space where your health matters. Every third Thursday, we’ll explore vital health topics relevant to our community. ’Where health gets real’ – join the conversation.
Medicaid can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of It’s Giving Health, Health Equity Coordinator Donnae Ward sits down with Scot McCray, CEO of Advance Community Health, to break down what Medicaid really is, who it serves, and how it connects to the whole-person care we believe in.
But this isn’t your typical sit-down interview… It’s a Hot Wing Challenge episode. As the questions get spicier, so do the wings!
About Advance Community Health
Advance Community Health offers FREE health insurance enrollment assistance to community members who need help enrolling in Medicaid or marketplace health insurance. Our Financial Navigators are here to walk you through the application process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure you obtain a health insurance plan that meets your needs!
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0:00 – Intro & Hot Seat Setup
0:28 – Meet the CEO in the Hot Seat
1:16 – Q1: “Can Medicaid Patients Just Get a Job?
2:46 – Q2: Biggest Medicaid Myth
3:49 – Q3: What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Patients
5:20 – Q4: Message to State Legislators
6:59 – Q5: “Medicaid Is Just Welfare”
9:34 – Q6: If I Ran the Country for a Day
11:19 – Sponsor Shoutout & Giveaway Details

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