Jean Drummond's Fight for Health Equity: Lessons for Employers and Healthcare Professionals (Ep 126)

We know social determinants of health play a role in 80% of healthcare outcomes. What about workplace outcomes? In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Jean Drummond, a seasoned healthcare professional with over three decades of experience in the industry. Jean is an expert in healthcare equity and disparities, and in this interview, she shares her insights on how social determinants of health affect the well-being of employees and communities.Doesn't it make perfect sense that if you have a chaotic home life, it's only a matter of time before it affects your work performance? Doesn't it seem that a team having access to good nutrition, exercise, and mental healthcare will improve outcomes for organizations? In today's episode, Jean Drummond, President and Founder of HCD International shares her expertise as a healthcare expert and a businesswoman. Whether you're a healthcare professional, an employer, or simply interested in learning more about healthcare equity and disparities, this interview with Jean Drummond is a must-listen. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on our overall well-being.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow are we affected by social determinants of health? [11:23]What are we just not understanding when it comes to ideas healthcare inequity and disparities? [15:13]As an employer, how do I put together a healthcare plan that will serve the needs of my staff? [20:04]KEEP UP WITH JEAN DRUMMONDlinkedin.com/in/jean-drummond-62ab5339www.hcdi.comEPISODE RESOURCESJoin the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Community NowVisit the Remarkable Leadership Lessons SiteGot questions? Send them hereInterested in being a guest? Schedule an introduction call!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts, and leave us a rating or reviewJEAN DRUMMONDJean Drummond began her successful, award-winning healthcare consultant firm 31 years ago with $400.00 and her mother’s credit card. Coming from a long line of “fem-trepreneurs” in her family—both her mother and grandmother owned their own businesses—Jean was surrounded by powerful role models that would later inspire her to begin her own healthcare policy business.She graduated from Howard State University as a Physician’s Assistant where she witnessed the impact of health inequities daily. This became her driving motivator, and she soon found herself advocating for the vulnerable populations she served. This included running a PR campaign to prevent the closure of a minority-oriented healthcare program. She knew that she was being called to a higher purpose and wanted to advance her community in meaningful ways.All of her experiences led her to establish Healthcare Dynamics...