Do you have questions regarding Open Enrollment and the future of Obamacare? If so, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is the topic of this episode. Byron Sogie Thomas of the Health Policy Research Consortium and Ben Turner of the Primary Care Coalition discuss and answer questions about the Open Enrollment process.
Ben Turner outlines seven steps to get you through the open enrollment process and Byron Sogie Thomas talks about how we can have our voices heard when it comes to any changes in policy surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act.
If you have questions regarding the lingo, be sure to visit www.destinationhealth.me. It is written at the 4th grade level and contains videos and more to help you better understand the definitions.
The Health Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) is partnering with Make the Change Radio Show for the remainder of 2016 to talk about public policy, how public policy can improve your health, and what you can do to drive public policy decisions in your community.
Byron Sogie-Thomas is HPRC’s Deputy Director for Health Policy Research & Analysis. Byron opens the show with a simple definition of public policy and shares HPRC’s mission, which is to make everyone aware of these policies, the connections they have on your health, and how you can take action on the policies that directly impact the communities where you live.
Some of the following policy topics and areas where you can have influence in your community were discussed during this episode. They include, but were not limited to:
How your home can make you sick
The importance of sprinkler systems in your home
Speed limits in your community
Zoning ordinances
Impact of toxic dump sites and landfills near your home
How disasters, accidents, and community involvement impact public policy
How to get involved and who to contact if you want to change a public policy in your community
Policies impacting your schools, classrooms and lunch programs
More…
HPRC has a mobile app called Health Connect Prince George’s that can help you find local resources, such as Farmers Markets, Parks & Hike Trails, Recreation Centers, and more. Download the app on Google Play and the iTunes App Store. Click below to listen to the commercial regarding this incredible app.
Be sure to visit HPRC’s website at www.hprc.info to read their public policy reports, newsletters, blogs, community events, social media pages, and more.
Dr. Lloyd Thomas Bowser is a Corporate Podiatrist at Oak Crest Village and the President and CEO of the 3D Foot Doctor.
In this episode he shares important information about how to care for our feet, the clues our feet can provide about the state of our health.
If you are a runner, Dr. Bowser uses this amazing technology called the Noraxon Running Analysis that shows in real time what is happening to our anatomy while running. It identifies the problem areas and the necessary corrections to enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injuries.
Ways to reach Dr. Bowser:
Email: 3dfootdr@gmail.com
Website: http://3dfootdr.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3dfootdr/?fref=ts
Check out the Noraxon technology and video at:
Website: Noraxon.com
Video: http://youtu.be/Gw1sTIklFF8
Brian K. Bailey of Fit Tyme Productions shares his 5 Success Principles for overcoming the mental barriers to getting and staying fit and healthy.
Brian also believes in the power of affirmations and he shares 5 Daily Affirmations that you can use each day to keep you motivated, especially during those days when the going gets tough. These affirmations are really awesome and they help to offset the negative messages we receive from our subconscious when we try to initiate change.
Although Brian does not endorse the “quick fix” approaches to losing weight, he is sensitive to the fact that most people want to get in shape for a short term event like a wedding, class reunion, or for the spring and summer months. As a result, he likes to encourage people to take his “10 Day Challenge,” which has been proven to take the pounds off quickly, but in a healthier fashion that could ultimately lead to a lifestyle change. However, he cautions that once you take the challenge, you will love the results so much, that you may never go back to those old habits.
When it comes to the most important change we can make to help us on our journey to good health, Brian says that drinking lots of water is the key and you should focus on drinking at least an amount equal to 50% of your body weight.
Most of the challenges we face with change of any sort is mental. This show will help you to focus on identifying what your mental hurdles are and how you can begin the journey to overcome them.