What You Don't See: Unmasking the Hidden Determinants Impacting Employee Health and Equity

On-Demand Webinar

The impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on individual and community health outcomes is undeniably profound, particularly in a workplace setting. It’s crucial to address the health factors that impact one’s ability to progress at work and ultimately attain health equity, but it's often the overlooked, subtle social determinants that hold the key to a truly equitable health and wellness strategy. 

But what are these subtle social determinants of health, and how can you modify your workplace wellness strategy to ensure all employees have access to the care they need to thrive?

This presentation delves deep into these hidden determinants of health, illustrating their significance and offering actionable insights for an inclusive workplace health approach. By developing and implementing wellness initiatives that address these issues and provide solutions that are meaningful, organizations can improve the healthcare experience for employees who need it most. 

During this webinar, you will learn:

• How to recognize and comprehend hidden social determinants of health that influence employee wellness, beyond the commonly discussed factors
• How to develop and implement health and wellness initiatives that are sensitive to these hidden determinants, ensuring a holistic approach to employee wellbeing
• Methods to evaluate the effectiveness of wellness initiatives that target these hidden SDOH, and refine strategies to continually drive health equity in the workplace

About Our Presenter

Corey Dion Lewis

Corey is an experienced Health Coach with over ten years in the field, specializing in corporate wellness and clinical settings. He holds a Health Coaching degree from the University of Iowa and has undergone further training at Johns Hopkins, where he focused on behavior modification, weight management, and personalized coaching techniques. Presently, Corey works as a Clinical Health Coach at a safety net hospital in Des Moines, IA, where he is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals and manage chronic conditions.

His passion for improving healthcare experiences, especially for underserved communities, is fueled by his own interactions with the healthcare system. Corey founded The Healthy Project, an organization aimed at creating health equity content, including the Healthy Project Podcast and the mental health series "Coffee Can't Fix Everything." Additionally, he established My City My Health, a conference series that fosters global dialogue on health equity.

Corey's commitment to enhancing healthcare and advancing health equity was recognized when he was named to the Des Moines Business Record's Forty Under 40 list in 2023, highlighting his significant contributions to his field and community.