Dr. Ronald Dwinnells - Advocate for Mental Health

Today, Betsy is very excited to highlight the inspiring work of Dr. Ronald Dwinnells—a healthcare executive, educator, medical researcher, and pediatrician with over 40 years of experience. As the CEO of One Health Ohio and the founder and president of the Butterflies and Hope Memorial Foundation, Dr. Dwinnells has dedicated his career to improving healthcare access and mental health awareness.He’s also an award-winning author, best known for his books Thirty Days Hath September: A Novel and Don’t Pick Up All the Dog Hairs: Lessons for Life & Leadership.Dr. Dwinnells was a guest on the blog back in September, where we had a fascinating discussion about Thirty Days Hath September, his novel that explores deep and meaningful themes. In our latest conversation, we delved into his lifelong mission to support children and young people facing behavioral and mental health challenges.The Mission of Butterflies and Hope Memorial FoundationOne of the most inspiring aspects of Dr. Dwinnells’ work is his nonprofit foundation, Butterflies and Hope Memorial Foundation. His goal? To improve the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with mental health issues. The foundation plays a crucial role in educating first responders on how to recognize and support young people affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)—traumatic events that can lead to long-term behavioral and health problems.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.