Today’s episode features a conversation between Morehouse School of Medicine’s President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, in which the two leaders discuss lessons learned from the pandemic, as well as a shared commitment to improving health care and health equity, particularly in underserved communities.

They also discuss Witty’s unique career in both corporations and academia as well as his role in helping the World Health Organization distribute COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in developing countries.

Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Witty served as CEO of GlaxoSmithKline. He is the former chancellor of the University of Nottingham, a British public research university, and was knighted in 2012 for services to the UK economy. 

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
Visit https://www.msm.edu/
Visit https://sustainability.uhg.com/

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Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

Today’s episode features a conversation between Morehouse School of Medicine’s President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, in which the two leaders discuss lessons learned from the pandemic, as well as a shared commitment to improving health care and health equity, particularly in underserved communities.
They also discuss Witty’s unique career in both corporations and academia as well as his role in helping the World Health Organization distribute COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in developing countries.
Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Witty served as CEO of GlaxoSmithKline. He is the former chancellor of the University of Nottingham, a British public research university, and was knighted in 2012 for services to the UK economy. 
RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.msm.edu/">https://www.msm.edu/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://sustainability.uhg.com/">https://sustainability.uhg.com/</a></li>
</ul>
CREDITS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/oldfiremusic">OLD FIRE MUSIC</a> from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a> </li>
</ul>

COVID-19 turned life upside down for all of humanity literally leaving no one untouched or unimpacted. At the onset of the pandemic, Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, and her leadership team recognized that the health crisis would be the ultimate teaching opportunity for MSM’s students and staff. The school returned to on-campus instruction early in the pandemic because as future healthcare professionals, they felt the students should model behavior that will prepare them to be on the frontlines of any future public health crisis. Morehouse School of Medicine implemented rigorous testing and contract tracing programs which, over the course of the pandemic, kept the school’s positivity rate under 1 percent until the emergence of the omicron variant. The school also launched a community vaccination program and hosted a “Civil Rights Leaders” vaccination event to inspire Black Americans to get the shots.

Given its unique role as a public health resource focused on underserved and minority communities, Morehouse School of Medicine has garnered some valuable leadership insights over the past two years in the battle to stem the impact of COVID-19. Coupled with her own extensive experience as a medical professional, public health expert, and academic executive, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice wants to share these lessons learned with both the school’s students and the wider educational and business community in hopes they might offer help to others.

COVID-19 turned life upside down for all of humanity literally leaving no one untouched or unimpacted. At the onset of the pandemic, Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, and her leadership team recognized that the health crisis would be the ultimate teaching opportunity for MSM&rsquo;s students and staff. The school returned to on-campus instruction early in the pandemic because as future healthcare professionals, they felt the students should model behavior that will prepare them to be on the frontlines of any future public health crisis. Morehouse School of Medicine implemented rigorous testing and contract tracing programs which, over the course of the pandemic, kept the school&rsquo;s positivity rate under 1 percent until the emergence of the omicron variant. The school also launched a community vaccination program and hosted a &ldquo;Civil Rights Leaders&rdquo; vaccination event to inspire Black Americans to get the shots.
Given its unique role as a public health resource focused on underserved and minority communities, Morehouse School of Medicine has garnered some valuable leadership insights over the past two years in the battle to stem the impact of COVID-19. Coupled with her own extensive experience as a medical professional, public health expert, and academic executive, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice wants to share these lessons learned with both the school&rsquo;s students and the wider educational and business community in hopes they might offer help to others.

Leadership Lessons From The Frontlines Of The Pandemic

Danforth Dialogues with Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG

Danforth Dialogues with  Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG

Our Journey to Improve Healthcare

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Anthony Welters, Executive Chairman, BlackIvy Group and Trustee Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine.



Born in Harlem, Mr. Welters is a graduate of Manhattanville College in Harrison, New York and New York University School of Law. In 1989, Mr. Welters founded AmeriChoice Corporation which provided health services to Medicaid patients and was later acquired by United Health Group. Mr. Welter’s BlackIvy Group develops infrastructure companies in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.



In this episode, Mr. Welters and Dr. Montgomery Rice will discuss his road to successful entrepreneurship, his approach to leadership, and giving back to others. You’ll hear Mr. Welter’s passion for serving communities both locally and abroad, as well as delivering healthcare solutions that people can trust, and improving health outcomes.



Tune in to this enlightening episode of Danforth Dialogues as Mr. Welters shares his remarkable journey and commitment to empowering communities worldwide.



RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
Visit https://cinq.care/
Visit https://www.blackivygroup.com/
Learn more about Morehouse School of Medicine at https://www.msm.edu/



CREDITS
Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Anthony Welters, Executive Chairman, BlackIvy Group and Trustee Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine.
 
Born in Harlem, Mr. Welters is a graduate of Manhattanville College in Harrison, New York and New York University School of Law. In 1989, Mr. Welters founded AmeriChoice Corporation which provided health services to Medicaid patients and was later acquired by United Health Group. Mr. Welter’s BlackIvy Group develops infrastructure companies in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.
 
In this episode, Mr. Welters and Dr. Montgomery Rice will discuss his road to successful entrepreneurship, his approach to leadership, and giving back to others. You’ll hear Mr. Welter’s passion for serving communities both locally and abroad, as well as delivering healthcare solutions that people can trust, and improving health outcomes.
 
Tune in to this enlightening episode of Danforth Dialogues as Mr. Welters shares his remarkable journey and commitment to empowering communities worldwide.
 
RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://cinq.care/">https://cinq.care/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.blackivygroup.com/">https://www.blackivygroup.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about Morehouse School of Medicine at <a href="https://www.msm.edu/">https://www.msm.edu/</a> </li>
</ul>
 
CREDITS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</li>
</ul>

Leading with Compassion: Transforming Healthcare in Minority Communities

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Dr. Gary H. Gibbons, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Gibbons joined the Morehouse School of Medicine in 1999 and founded the Morehouse Cardiovascular Institute. Prior to founding the Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Gibbons served on the faculties of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Dr. Gibbons’ experience growing up in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia and the confidence and self-belief he developed in his early years. He shares his passion for entering the field of cardiology, the story around his decision to leave Harvard to  join the Morehouse School of Medicine, and the lessons he learned about engaging communities in a way that meets people where they are.

Tune in to this episode of Danforth Dialogues for an enriching exploration of Dr. Gibbons’ journey from Germantown to the forefront of cardiology.



RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
Visit https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
Visit https://msmcvri.org/



CREDITS
Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Dr. Gary H. Gibbons, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Gibbons joined the Morehouse School of Medicine in 1999 and founded the Morehouse Cardiovascular Institute. Prior to founding the Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Gibbons served on the faculties of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School.
In this episode, you’ll hear about Dr. Gibbons’ experience growing up in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia and the confidence and self-belief he developed in his early years. He shares his passion for entering the field of cardiology, the story around his decision to leave Harvard to  join the Morehouse School of Medicine, and the lessons he learned about engaging communities in a way that meets people where they are.
Tune in to this episode of Danforth Dialogues for an enriching exploration of Dr. Gibbons’ journey from Germantown to the forefront of cardiology.
 
RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/">https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://msmcvri.org/">https://msmcvri.org/</a> </li>
</ul>
 
CREDITS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</li>
</ul>

The Heart of Research: A Leadership Journey in Cardiovascular Science

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Cynt became the first African American woman to serve as CEO of a team in the National Basketball Association when she was named to the position in 2018. During this conversation, Cynt shared insights she has learned throughout her career. You'll hear about the early influence of her mother who emphasized serving others with her time, talent, and treasure and Cynt’s experience at AT&T, where she discovered the power of authenticity in leadership.

The episode delves into Cynt’s journey to help transform the Dallas Mavericks into a model of diversity and inclusion in the NBA and beyond. You’ll hear her recipe for crisis management, emphasizing the critical role of vision and values in navigating challenges. She shares why a winning culture accepts and includes people, the values that have been crafted at her organization, and a powerful story of how one executive’s experience of not being included helped transform a company culture.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader who faced challenges head-on, embraced authenticity, and is shaping a new paradigm in the world of professional sports.

CREDITS
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com
Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com

On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Cynt became the first African American woman to serve as CEO of a team in the National Basketball Association when she was named to the position in 2018. During this conversation, Cynt shared insights she has learned throughout her career. You'll hear about the early influence of her mother who emphasized serving others with her time, talent, and treasure and Cynt’s experience at AT&amp;T, where she discovered the power of authenticity in leadership.
The episode delves into Cynt’s journey to help transform the Dallas Mavericks into a model of diversity and inclusion in the NBA and beyond. You’ll hear her recipe for crisis management, emphasizing the critical role of vision and values in navigating challenges. She shares why a winning culture accepts and includes people, the values that have been crafted at her organization, and a powerful story of how one executive’s experience of not being included helped transform a company culture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader who faced challenges head-on, embraced authenticity, and is shaping a new paradigm in the world of professional sports.
CREDITS
<ul>
<li>Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵OLD FIRE MUSIC from Pond5.com</li>
</ul>

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