DeAndre James has worked in various roles within the healthcare sector for over 20 years. He began his healthcare career as a Hospital Corpsman (Emergency Medicine & Surgery) in the US Navy. He has since held leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer at San Mateo Medical Center and Executive Director of Dignity Health Medical Group. DeAndre holds a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s in Health System Management from Rush University. Driven by a commitment to health equity, he works to ensure access to quality care for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. As Executive Director of Community Health Trust, DeAndre is dedicated to fostering wellness and enacting positive change in the community.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-health-trust/ Guest Website: https://pvhealthtrust.org/ Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/@communityhealthtrust https://www.instagram.com/pvhealth/ https://www.facebook.com/pvhealthtrust Show Notes: Final audioPrimary Challenges In The Healthcare System - 04:10Exploring The Veggie Prescription Program - 10:59Supporting Non-For-Profit With Grants - 15:21Building A Community-Based Wellness Center - 17:53Bringing People Back To Optimal Health - 21:49Helping People In Their Homes And Reorganizing Society - 26:44Similar Organizations And Keeping Costs Manageable - 32:42Why You Should Check On Your Neighbors - 37:12Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words -39:46JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:🌴 Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor!🌲 Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree🌳 Shop our cause-before-commerce store and support earth-first charities through our partnership with 1% For The Planet. Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter and https://tiktok.com/@circleb.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better
