Bringing Back Personal Touch To Community Health With DeAndre James

DeAndre James has worked in various roles within the healthcare sector for over 20 years. He began his healthcare career as a Hospital Corpsman (Emergency Medicine & Surgery) in the US Navy. He has since held leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer at San Mateo Medical Center and Executive Director of Dignity Health Medical Group. DeAndre holds a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s in Health System Management from Rush University. Driven by a commitment to health equity, he works to ensure access to quality care for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. As Executive Director of Community Health Trust, DeAndre is dedicated to fostering wellness and enacting positive change in the community.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-health-trust/ Guest Website: https://pvhealthtrust.org/ Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/@communityhealthtrust https://www.instagram.com/pvhealth/ https://www.facebook.com/pvhealthtrust Show Notes: Final audioPrimary Challenges In The Healthcare System - 04:10Exploring The Veggie Prescription Program - 10:59Supporting Non-For-Profit With Grants - 15:21Building A Community-Based Wellness Center - 17:53Bringing People Back To Optimal Health - 21:49Helping People In Their Homes And Reorganizing Society - 26:44Similar Organizations And Keeping Costs Manageable - 32:42Why You Should Check On Your Neighbors - 37:12Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words -39:46JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:  Subscribe to our newsletter, and we'll plant a tree in your honor! https://caremorebebetter.com Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we'll plant another treeFollow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caremorebebetterTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMoreBeBetter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter

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Care More Be Better, invites you to care more so we can create a better world together. We amplify the voices of environmentalists, activists, scientists, and leading experts who seek to make the world a better place. We share actionable insights and tools so you can make a measurable difference each day. Over the course of more than 230 episodes, you'll hear from inspired individuals, ecologically responsible entrepreneurs, and conscious companies from diverse communities and backgrounds. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, on our website, and on most major podcast platforms.Notable guests include: Jean-Michel Cousteau, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Captain Liz Clark, Nana Aba Anamoah, Dr. William Li, Miyoko Schinner, John Roulac, Chef Babette Davis, Kelly Reyerson (@glyphosategirl), Starhawk, Donna Grantis and many more. These global change agents and activists create positive impacts and encourage us to think globally while also acting locally. Inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, and the late Dr. Wallace J. Nichols' Blue Mind Movement, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to build a better future. As Paul Hawken simply states: “Global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” On this journey, you'll become the person you aspire to be by remaining curious, thinking deeply, and listening intently while looking inward. You'll discover your internal wisdom and learn to listen to your inner voice to receive the gifts nature provides fully. Tune in to understand the most important issues that affect us all.Hear experiences from the front lines of social policies and political struggles.Feel enlightened by conversations about health, wellness, and mindfulness.Discover valuable entrepreneurship and business strategies. Hone your communication and leadership skills.Become part of the regeneration nation by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and help us build a more circular and just economy. As a community, we aim to evolve our understanding of social impact, sustainability, and regenerative, circular living to create a healthier and more just world. The stories we tell will get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race and all Earth's inhabitants - from how you can build positive change in your local community, to how you might broaden your reach and impact globally.About Our Host: A natural products industry executive, Corinna Bellizzi helped develop and grow several responsible, sustainable nutrition brands including: Nordic Naturals and ORLO Nutrition. With these achievements and experience, Corinna went back to school to earn her MBA, graduating at the top of her class at Santa Clara University, and is now pursuing her PhD at the intersection of Sustainability, Education and Nutrition at Prescott College. Her colorful career and exceptional experiences fill this show with life-changing conversations and insights you're sure to benefit from. Beyond elevating business ventures and earning massive profits, she exemplifies how to deliver genuine value, achieve bigger things, and pursue significant positive change. Care More Be Better is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, our website and most major podcast platforms. JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE! https://caremorebebetter.com When you join our email list, we plant a tree with the help of ForestPlanet! Remember, our aim with Care More Be Better is to help you use less, waste less, and live more! Engage with us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!