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Guest column: Stable jobs support healthier Hoosiers, more sustainable Medicaid program
Indiana’s monthly jobs reports tell an encouraging story: the state’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in years, while the labor force participation rate has outpaced the national average for more than a decade. That is good news for Indiana’s economy, but it also matters for the health and stability of Hoosiers. In my practice as a physician and experience leading health plans, I have seen how closely employment and health are connected. Losing a job can affect more than income.
Stable jobs support healthier Hoosiers and a more sustainable Medicaid program Original
Indiana’s monthly jobs reports tell an encouraging story: the state’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in years, while the labor force participation rate has outpaced the national average for more than a decade. That is good news for Indiana’s economy, but it also matters for the health and stability of Hoosiers. In my practice as a physician and experience leading health plans, I have seen how closely employment and health are connected. Losing a job can affect more than income.
New Opportunities for Progress in Indiana's Rural Health Care Crisis — Fort Wayne Ink Spot
By Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, President of CareSource Indiana As I travel through Indiana's rural communities, I often hear stories that highlight the urgent need for improved health care access. One story that sticks with me is about a single mother from a small town who had to drive over an hour just to find a doctor who could prescribe her son's asthma medication. This is not just an anecdote; it reflects a larger crisis affecting many Hoosiers.
New opportunities for progress in Indiana's rural health care crisis - Inside INdiana Business
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New opportunities for progress in Indiana's rural health care crisis
As I travel through Indiana’s rural communities, I often hear stories that highlight the urgent need for improved health care access. One story that sticks with me is about a single mother from a small town who had to drive over an hour just to find a doctor who could prescribe her son’s asthma medication. This is not just an anecdote; it reflects a larger crisis affecting many Hoosiers.
Telehealth’s role in expanding access to health services
The Department of Health and Human Services defines telehealth as access to a health care provider without an in-person office visit. Telehealth expands health care access by making services more convenient and available to those with limited mobility, in rural or underserved areas, or with busy schedules. Telehealth has brought significant improvements, specifically in the behavioral health space.
Helping Hoosiers stay healthy: The importance of Indiana open enrollment
Listen to this story This audio file is brought to you by 0:00 0:00 Loading audio file, please wait. 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 Research published in March 2024 found that said that in the past 12 months they have skipped or postponed getting health care they needed because of the cost and six in 10 uninsured adults say they went without needed care due to the cost.
Helping Hoosiers stay healthy: The importance of Indiana open enrollment
Research published in March 2024 found that said that in the past 12 months they have skipped or postponed getting health care they needed because of the cost, and 6 in 10 uninsured adults say they went without needed care due to the cost. As open enrollment season approaches, choosing the right health insurance plan is one of the most important decisions individuals and families can make.
Ensuring Every Student Thrives: Ink Spot
As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators, and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this preparation that extends beyond the classroom: comprehensive health support. One of the significant challenges faced by too many girls is period poverty and lack of access to basic hygiene products.
Beyond books: Essential health support initiatives to ensure every student thrives this school year
Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed 1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this preparation that extends beyond the classroom: comprehensive health support.
Beyond books: Essential health support initiatives to ensure every student thrives this school year
As the back-to-school season fast approaches, families, educators and communities begin focusing on preparing students for a successful academic year. Amid the frenzy of buying supplies and adjusting routines, there is an essential component of this preparation that extends beyond the classroom: comprehensive health support. One of the significant challenges faced by too many girls is period poverty and lack of access to basic hygiene products.
Bridging health care and financial health
Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed 1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 While regular check-ups, screenings and preventative care measures are essential for maintaining good physical health, they can often be out of reach for people facing financial difficulties. When funds are scarce, the most immediate needs—food and housing—usually take priority and, unless the situation is dire, health care can get pushed to the back burner.
A healthier heartland
Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed 1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 Indiana’s mix of urban and rural communities provides a good opportunity to understand how interconnected our state’s health care landscape really is. No community is an island, and the ups and downs of one have more of an impact elsewhere than we may initially think.
Bridging Health Care and Financial Health
While regular check-ups, screenings and preventative care measures are essential for maintaining good physical health, they can often be out of reach for people facing financial difficulties. When things are tight, the most immediate needs — food and housing — usually take priority and, unless the situation is dire, health care can get pushed to the back burner. Health care needs rarely resolve themselves, however.
A mission for maternal well-being in Indiana
Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and strength of Hoosier communities as a whole. According to theIndiana University Public Policy Institute’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, Indiana has the third highest maternal mortality rate among all reporting states.
A mission for maternal well-being in Indiana
Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed 1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and strength of Hoosier communities as a whole. According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, Indiana has the third highest maternal mortality rate among all reporting states.
A Mission for Maternal Well-being in Indiana — Fort Wayne Ink Spot
By Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and strength of Hoosier communities as a whole. According to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy, Indiana has the third highest maternal mortality rate among all reporting states.
Maternal Well-Being In Indiana ~ Ink Spot
The following is a message from Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana, submitted by Fort Wayne Ink Spot. Maternal health serves as a cornerstone of public health, reflecting not only the well-being of individual mothers and their babies, but the health and strength of Hoosier communities as a whole.
A Healthier Heartland
By Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana Indiana’s mix of urban and rural communities provides a good opportunity to understand how interconnected our state’s health care landscape really is. No community is an island, and the ups and downs of one have more of an impact elsewhere than we may initially think. Accordingly, working collaboratively to promote preventative care and increase access in one area can help create healthier communities everywhere.
The Role of Sports in Promoting Health in Urban Environments — Fort Wayne Ink Spot
By Cameual Wright, MD, MBA, Medical Director for CareSource Indiana Embarking on a journey towards a healthy lifestyle begins at home, and integrating sports at an early age can be a transformative approach for families. However, this integration does not come without its challenges. The discussion surrounding the barriers to health in urban environments is multifaceted. Barriers including poverty, unemployment, lack of transportation and limited access to greenspaces are all contributing factors.
The role of sports in promoting health in urban environments
Embarking on a journey towards a healthy lifestyle begins at home, and integrating sports at an early age can be a transformative approach for families. However, this integration does not come without its challenges. The discussion surrounding the barriers to health in urban environments is multifaceted. Barriers including poverty, unemployment, lack of transportation and limited access to greenspaces are all contributing factors.
The role of sports in promoting health in urban environments
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The role of sports in promoting health in urban environments
Embarking on a journey towards a healthy lifestyle begins at home, and integrating sports at an early age can be a transformative approach for families. However, this integration does not come without its challenges. The discussion surrounding the barriers to health in urban environments is multifaceted. Barriers including poverty, unemployment, lack of transportation and limited access to greenspaces are all contributing factors.
Improving the lives of Hoosiers with diabetes
Nearly 12 percent of adult Hoosiers are diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us are out of the woods. In fact, one-third of adult Hoosiers have prediabetes, meaning their blood glucose levels are higher than normal, and if not managed, it could lead to a diabetes diagnosis. Some Hoosiers may be unaware of their diagnosis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 5 people don’t know they have diabetes.
Dr. Cameual Wright: Fathers can experience postpartum depression
In our society, the stigma around male mental health has had many consequences. Reluctance to discuss mental health has resulted in men bottling up their feelings and failing to seek care for fear of seeming “weak” or “unmanly.” Although conversations on men’s mental health are beginning, there’s one condition that is still unrecognized and undertreated — postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers.
Improving lives of people with asthma will take more funding, more awareness, and more collaboration
By DR. CAMEUAL WRIGHT Guest Columnist Asthma has long been a critical health issue in Indiana, with a staggering 1 in 10 adults and 8.4 percent of children grappling with this often debilitating chronic disease. Recently, environmental catastrophes, like the Richmond plastic recycling site fire and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have sounded the alarm once again. For asthmatic Hoosiers, the fear of an asthma attack’s life-altering consequences has become all too real.
RSV: Everything You Need To Know
Children have had an unprecedented amount of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations across the U.S. Most people recover in less than two weeks, but it can be severe. RSV doesn’t just infect children. It can also infect older individuals.
Addressing food insecurity: Education and action are key
According to Feeding America, one in nine people in Indiana faces hunger. While many Hoosiers have rebounded from the challenges posed by the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are worse for many in our communities, particularly when it comes to food insecurity. The impending end of the federal public health emergency will likely mean less government aid, particularly in Black and Brown communities, which were devastated by the pandemic and may never recover.
Wright: Education and action are key to addressing food insecurity
According to Feeding America, one in nine people in Indiana faces hunger. While many Hoosiers have rebounded from the challenges posed by the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are worse for many in our communities, particularly when it comes to food insecurity. The impending end of the federal public health emergency will likely mean less government aid, particularly in Black and Brown communities, which were devastated by the pandemic and may never recover.
Highlighting the importance of pregnancy and infant loss awareness month in Indiana Original
The month of October sheds light on issues related to infant mortality as we recognize National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. In Indiana, the infant mortality rate (IMR) is 20% higher than the national average, according to Indiana University School of Medicine. Factors that contribute to this are socioeconomic background, income, race, geographic location and many others.
Why breastfeed? The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines around breastfeeding, now supporting continued breastfeeding until two years or beyond, as mutually desired by the mother and child. Breast milk is and always has been the most optimal source of nutrition for a growing baby, and if breastfeeding is an option for the mother, that is the top recommended practice for giving babies the nutrients they need.
Op/Ed: Breastfeeding offers health benefits for Hoosier babies, moms and saves money
Cameual Wright The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines around breastfeeding, now supporting continued breastfeeding until two years or beyond, as mutually desired by the mother and child. Breast milk is and always has been the most optimal source of nutrition for a growing baby, and if breastfeeding is an option for the mother, that is the top recommended practice for giving babies the nutrients they need.
Why breastfeed? The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines around breastfeeding, now supporting continued breastfeeding until two years or beyond, as mutually desired by the mother and child. Breast milk is and always has been the most optimal source of nutrition for a growing baby, and if breastfeeding is an option for the mother, that is the top recommended practice for giving babies the nutrients they need.
Why Breastfeed? The Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Both Mother And Child
By: Dr. Cameual Wright, CareSource Vice President and Market Chief Medical Officer The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines around breastfeeding, now supporting continued breastfeeding until two years or beyond, as mutually desired by the mother and child.
Back to school tips: Prioritizing your child’s mental, emotional and physical health
As the summer ends, TV commercials and store displays repeatedly remind us that our students’ summer break is nearly over and the “Back to School” season is upon us. For parents, this means a hectic time of back-to-school shopping, new bus schedules, pick-ups, drop-offs, after school programs and evening homework help sessions. The school year can be quite a stressful time for parents as they look to maintain a work life balance within their home.
Fathers in the forefront: The father’s role in reducing infant mortality
Despite having the lowest infant mortality rate in over a decade, Indiana’s current infant mortality of 6.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births is still 20% higher than the national average, according to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).
Navigating the baby formula shortage: What parents need to know to keep their baby healthy
Navigating the baby formula shortage: What parents need to know to keep their baby healthy Published on June 6, 2022 By: Dr. Cameual Wright, CareSource Vice President and Market Chief Medical Officer The U.S. is facing an unforeseen and unprecedented shortage in infant formula. The Milk Bank, a nonprofit tissue bank in Indianapolis, estimates that 30% of popular formula brands, well above 50% in some major cities, are sold out in stores.
Tips to Manage Your Allergies and Asthma This Spring
Spring is around the corner, which means warmer weather, fresh flowers and more time outside. While many are looking forward to the new season, spring can trigger something less favorable for others: asthma and allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), approximately 25 million Americans, or 1 in 13 Americans, including 8% of adults and 7% of children, experience asthma.
National Infant Immunization Week: What You Need to Know for Your Child’s Vaccinations
By Dr. Cameual Wright Vice President and Market Chief Medical Officer for CareSource Indiana Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to children five years of age and older, there is a bigger discussion about the ideal time to get your child’s immunizations. April 25 marked the start of National Infant Immunization Week – a great opportunity for all people, especially parents, to learn more about the importance of early childhood immunization. Why is early childhood vaccination important?
National Infant Immunization Week: What you need to know for your child’s vaccinations
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to children 5 years of age and older, there is a bigger discussion about the ideal time to get your child’s immunizations. April 25 marked the start of National Infant Immunization Week — a great opportunity for all people, especially parents, to learn more about the importance of early childhood immunization. Why is early childhood vaccination important?
National Infant Immunization Week: What you need to know for your child's vaccinations
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to children five years of age and older, there is a bigger discussion about the ideal time to get your child’s immunizations. April 25 marks the start of National Infant Immunization Week — a great opportunity for all people, especially parents, to learn more about the importance of early childhood immunization. Why is early childhood vaccination important?
National Infant Immunization Week: What You Need to Know for Your Child’s Vaccinations - Inside INdiana Business
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to children five years of age and older, there is a bigger discussion about the ideal time to get your child’s immunizations. April 25 marks the start of National Infant Immunization Week – a great opportunity for all people, especially parents, to learn more about the importance of early childhood immunization. Why is early childhood vaccination important?
‘Heart’ Your Heart This February During American Heart Month
While February is a month to celebrate love, it is also a time to bring awareness to the heart in your body. This month marks American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on cardiovascular health. With the ongoing pandemic and continuing effects of COVID-19, it is even more important now to be proactive with your heart health and to show your heart some love. How Do I Know If My Heart is Healthy? The first step is an annual physical exam.
Importance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Indiana
October commemorates Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Historically, Indiana has had a higher-than-average infant mortality rate (IMR) that can vary based on socioeconomic factors, like race, income and geographic location. For example, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reports that the IMR for white infants was 6 per 1,000 live births in 2019, while the IMR for Black infants was 11 per 1,000 live births.
The importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants
August is recognized as National Breastfeeding Month to help raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mother and infant. Due to its many benefits, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life but many still question if it is right for them, especially due to concerns with COVID-19.
Dr. Cameual Wright: A father’s role in preventing infant mortality
Fathers are often left out of the conversation regarding infant mortality, however, from both an economic and social standpoint, dads can do a lot. We know that factors like environmental stress, intimate partner violence and social determinants of health such as unemployment, food insecurity and housing concerns can significantly impact the health of the mom and the developing fetus. The father’s role as a support person is critical to ensuring a positive environment for mom and baby.
Dr. Cameual Wright: Father's role in preventing infant mortality
Fathers are often left out of the conversation regarding infant mortality, however, from both an economic and social standpoint, dads can do a lot. We know that factors like environmental stress, intimate partner violence and social determinants of health such as unemployment, food insecurity and housing concerns can significantly impact the health of the mom and the developing fetus. The father’s role as a support person is critical to ensuring a positive environment for mom and baby.
Commentary: A father's role in preventing infant mortality - TheStatehouseFile.com
A Father’s Role in Preventing Infant Mortality By: Dr. Cameual Wright Special to TheStatehouseFile.com Fathers are often left out of the conversation regarding infant mortality, however, from both an economic and social standpoint, dads can do a lot. We know that factors like environmental stress, intimate partner violence and social determinants of health such as unemployment, food insecurity and housing concerns can significantly impact the health of the mom and the developing fetus.
National Infant Immunization Week: How early childhood vaccines encourage a healthy life
In addition to the COVID-related battle the world is facing, Indiana continues to also fight for the health of Hoosier children. April 24-May 1 was National Infant Immunization Week, and this year it is more crucial than ever to make sure your children are properly vaccinated. There has been a significant drop in childhood vaccinations due to the pandemic as families chose to stay home and avoid doctor’s offices.
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