Wellness in the Valley with Dr. Nicolette Powe

Episode 1: Introducing Wellness in the ValleyWelcome to Wellness in the Valley — a podcast exploring what it truly means to build healthier communities right here in northeast Ohio.In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Guin Fit Lead Principal Investigator, Dr. Nicolette Powe as she explains the vision behind the Guin Fit initiative and the work being done through the CDC REACH program to address chronic disease, health disparities, and barriers to healthy living across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. We discuss:Why health equity matters in the ValleyWhat policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change really meansHow community partnerships are driving impactWhether you’re a community leader, student, healthcare professional, or resident who simply cares about building a stronger, healthier Valley — this podcast is for you.Because wellness isn’t just personal. It’s collective. And it starts right where we live.