Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Driving Health Equity Through Strategy and Storytelling with Dr. Aletha Maybank
Jul 21, 2025
Dr. Aletha Maybank, President and CEO of Novellawells, LLC, and a seasoned health strategist, discusses her transformative journey from public health leadership to launching a media initiative to reshape health narratives. She highlights critical trends that jeopardize health equity and the urgent need for advocacy. Dr. Maybank delves into the power of relationships in healthcare, emphasizing trust and community support, and shares her venture into filmmaking to inspire healthier lifestyles through compelling storytelling.
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Threats to Health Equity
- Reduced funding and elimination of equity roles threaten optimal health access for all people.
- Decreased communication and CDC presence worsen health opportunities and messaging.
Excitement Amid Healthcare Challenges
- Career pivots bring excitement but occur amidst scary and urgent healthcare realities.
- Personal and societal impacts underscore the need for productive change.
Expanding Health Narratives
- Health narratives in media narrowly focus on emergency room scenes, ignoring broader health stories.
- Expanding these narratives can inspire healthier actions and reshape public perception of health.