We Are HealthNet

2023 Vision and Leadership Focus

Season 2 | Episode 1: Listeners will have an opportunity to hear more about current and coming initiatives, gain insight into future plans, and learn about those areas we want to strengthen in order ensure our ability to provide care to the patients and communities we serve. 

The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History

Episode 31: Listeners will meet Dr. Melissa Inpanbutr-Martinkus, a Family Medicine Physician here at HealthNet. Dr. Inpanbutr-Martinkus and Rick talk about the importance of being proactive about your health by knowing your family health history. They discuss how the holidays provide a great opportunity to connect with relatives and how to talk to them about family health history. 

Perspectives of a Pediatrician

Episode 30: Listeners will meet Dr. Ann Wojtalik, a Pediatrician here at HealthNet. Dr. Wojtalik and Rick discuss the importance of children receiving both sick and preventive care. They also discuss childhood health issues and how they may present differently than they do in adults. 
 

Enrollment Services

Episode 29: Listeners will meet Keily Hill, HealthNet’s Enrollment Services Manager. Keily and Rick discuss Marketplace Open Enrollment and strategies for listeners to prepare for the unwinding of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

American Diabetes Month: The Role of the Diabetes Care Coordinator

Episode 28: Listeners will meet HealthNet's Diabetes Care Coordinator, Trina McIntyre. Trina discusses the essential role diabetes care plays in chronic care management and the importance of the diabetes care team.

Nurse Practitioners - Essential to Community Health Centers

Episode 27: Listeners will meet Rashida Dodson, FNP-BC, a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at HealthNet Martindale-Brightwood Health Center. Rashida shares experience as an FNP and why Nurse Practitioners are so essential to Community Health Centers. 

Veterans Day

Episode 26: Listeners will meet Jerome Johnson and Alex Filson, HealthNet employees and Veterans. Rick, a Veteran himself, discusses the important contributions Veterans make to our organization with Jerome and Alex. 

Chiropractic Care at HealthNet

Episode 25: Listeners will meet Spencer Brauchla, DC, Cert. MDT, one of HealthNet's Chiropractors! Spencer and Rick dispel the myths about Chiropractic Care and discuss the health issues Chiropractors can help with. 

Celebrating Health Literacy Month

Episode 24: Listeners will meet Jane Meyer and Abi Gomez, members of HealthNet's Health Literacy Committee. Rick, Jane, and Abi discuss the importance of making health information understandable so patients can take action to improve their health.

Improving Quality in Healthcare

Episode 23: Listeners will meet Mike Lockard, HealthNet's Manager of Quality and Improvement. Mike and Rick discuss quality and the impact it has on patients. They also dive deeper into the concept of value-based care and what that means for both patients and health organizations.