Date: April 4, 2022

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Part Two: Celebrating Black History with Michelle and Pearl

Brief summary of show: We’re back with a second episode talking about the importance of celebrating Black History. In this episode, we talk about some lesser-known icons of Black history and issues of discrimination and stigma in healthcare.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

0:40 - 5:15 Black History Icon Maya Angelou

5:25 - 11:39 Sydney Poitnier & Cecily Tyson

12:22 - 21:19 Healthcare for Black Americans

22:43 - 25:05 How to Support Better Healthcare Practices without Biases

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Independence Center

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Date: March 28, 2022

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Integrating Physical & Mental Health with Michael and Janice

Brief summary of show: This week, Michael and Janice join Abby to discuss the importance of integrating physical and mental healthcare and how the Healthcare Home program at Independence Center supports members’ health goals.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:13 - 1:52 Michael's background

1:53 - 3:34 Janice's Background

6:25 - 6:57 HCH in Other States

7:18 - 11:17 Day to Day in HCH Program

11:37 - 20:18 Eligibility for HCH & Accessibility for Members

20:45 - 22:58 Coordination of Care

23:32 - 25:56 Benefits for Members

26:06 - 28:13 Evolution of Healthcare Homes

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Independence Center

Healthcare Home

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Date: March 21, 2022

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Celebrating Black History with Pearl & Michelle

Brief summary of show: This week I am speaking with two Independence Center members, Pearl and Michelle about Black History Month and how members and staff have been celebrating this month. Pearl and Michelle both participate in the member led group, The Conversation Stars Here. This group meets weekly, and their mission is to “promote unity, dialogue, action, and education to create a safe, antiracist, and equitable atmosphere of belonging. This group discusses all types of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters but for the purposes of this conversation we will be speaking about Black History Month.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:15 - 2:30 Pearl & Michelle's Background

3:09 - 5:05 Black History Month

5:15 - 5:56 Why Celebrating Black History is Important for Black People

6:31 - 7:53 Establishment of Conversation Starts Here

8:09 - 11:14 How 'Conversation Starts Here' Benefits Members

11:23 - 14:12 Why It's Important to Celebrate Black History Month in February

16:03 - 21:57 Celebrations of Black History

25:31 - 28:42 Blackfishing or Passing for Black

28:53 - 29:36 Celebrating Diversity

35:03 - 37:11 Stigma of Mental Illness in the Black Community

37:11 - 40:15 Importance of Black Providers in Mental Health Settings

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center

Passing Film

Imitation of Life Film

Black Girl, Bleu Film

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