The complexities of chronic disease in women
A woman’s risk of being diagnosed with one or more chronic conditions, such as heart disease, can be influenced by her lifestyle and family history. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Crystal Clark, chief medical officer for Community HealthChoices and senior advisor for the Center for Social Impact at UPMC Health Plan; and cardiologist Dr. Amber Johnson, to discuss chronic diseases that affect women. We also discuss how social determinants such as education, community, and career can impact health.
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Guest Speakers
Dr. Crystal Clark
Crystal L. Clark, MD, MPH, FCCP is Chief Medical Officer for UPMC Community HealthChoices and Senior Advisor to the UPMC Center for Social Impact. Dr. Clark designed and executed the “Better Food, Better Health” pilot, a $2M Food as Medicine initiative. Her previous roles include Medical Director for Fedcap Inc., where she oversaw clinical services for New York City’s WeCARE program, and Founding Director of the Connecticut Institute for Primary Care Innovation, where she launched innovative models for primary care redesign.
Dr. Clark’s academic appointments include Assistant Professor roles at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Yale School of Nursing, and Temple University. She holds an MD from the University of Louisville, an MPH in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University, and multiple advanced certifications in health care leadership, mediation, and patient safety. She is licensed in New York and Pennsylvania and maintains active board certification through 2027.
Dr. Amber Johnson
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