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Promoting Health Equity and Resiliency in Trauma-Affected Communities
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Reverend Paul Abernathy, CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project and board member of UPMC for You, who discusses his experiences in promoting health and resiliency in trauma-affected communities, as well as challenges related to access and accessibility of care and medical mistrust.
Initially starting in 2011 as a ministry that offered food, clothing, and other services to community members in Pittsburgh, the Neighborhood Resilience Project, led by Reverend Paul Abernathy, has since gained national attention for its work on promoting health and resiliency in trauma-affected communities, which face disparities in access and accessibility of care, and medical mistrust.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Reverend Abernathy on the challenges presented in managing these underserved communities, how his community partnernership with UPMC Health Plan assists his organization’s mission, and advice he would give to other community stakeholders in pursuing health equity.
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Colorectal Cancer Screening in the US
August 4th 2025Data from the 2021 National Health Interview Survey showed racial/ethnic differences in colorectal cancer screening were due to demographic and socioeconomic factors, except for low colonoscopy use in Asian individuals.
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Strategies Needed to Address Physical Activity Before, After CVD Events
August 1st 2025Black women had lower moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity scores when compared with Black and White men and their White female counterparts, highlighting the need for support across patient subgroups.
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Bridging the Gaps: New Strategies for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
July 31st 2025During the Addressing Cardiovascular Risk and Intervening Early webinar, experts discussed innovative strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention, emphasizing risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.
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