Women In Government Podcast

Our country is experiencing a maternal mental health crisis. Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting 1 in 5 mothers every year. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, an important time to think about the millions of women experiencing postpartum depression or PPD. These feelings are more intense and last longer than the baby blues. Many cases go undiagnosed, but we can help change that by recognizing the symptoms and supporting each other along the way. If you or a new mom in your life has feelings of guilt or helplessness, it may be due to PPD. Time matters! Acting now can help improve or even save a life. A variety of treatment options exist, and the first step is talking with a healthcare provider. Most people get better with early diagnosis and treatment, the best thing for a new mom and baby. For more, visit WomenInGovernment.org. ••••• ••••• ••••• Women In Government Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators that provides leadership opportunities, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues to all women state legislators across the country. ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast State as a Model Employer to Engage a More Diverse and Representative Workforce According to the most recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 42-million Americans with disabilities. Across all age groups, these folks are more likely to be unemployed. That’s why state leaders, government agencies, and task forces are uniting to help advance inclusive policies and best practices that lead to increased employment opportunities for disabled people, and a stronger, more diverse American workforce and economy. This episode highlights how states can send a clear message that employment of people with disabilities is a high priority by implementing a comprehensive set of policies, practices, and processes, known collectively as State as a Model Employer (SAME) policies, to increase representation of people with disabilities within their own public-sector workforce. When acting as model employers, the states also have an opportunity to serve as test cases for private employers, demonstrating the economic and organizational benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Now is the time for leaders to take action. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Women In Government Board Director, Oklahoma Senator, Jessica Garvin GUEST #1: Minnesota Representative, Liz Reyer GUEST #2: Chief of Staff for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), United States Department of Labor, Anupa Geevarghese ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Mental Health Matters We’ve learned a lot over the past few years, especially about our nation’s resiliency and ability to come together in times of crisis. However, we continue to uncover the hard truths about some people who regularly suffer and live with disadvantages based on their overall health and well-being. One area of interest that’s certainly capturing our nation’s attention is mental health. As it has been reported, more than 50-million Americans live with a mental health condition, and over half of adults don’t receive treatment. Untreated mental health conditions can negatively impact employee performance, rates of illness, absenteeism, accidents and turnover. People often quit their jobs, and some may entirely drop out of the workforce. This doesn’t just hurt our country on the human-level, but there are other consequences, like a smaller tax base, a reduced workforce and increased social expenditures for states and local communities. For all these reasons, and many others, (SEED) the State Exchange on Employment & Disability launched the Mental Health Matters National Task Force to develop a series of frameworks to help state and local policymakers craft and adopt policies to promote the inclusion of people with mental health conditions in the workplace and bolster the behavioral health workforce. What's more, the CDC finds over half of Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point in their lives, and one in five will experience a mental health condition in a given year. These are more than numbers and statistics. These are the faces of our neighbors, friends and family members. This episode highlights how state and local lawmakers can work on policy and strategies that lead to the best and most promising practices that advance legislation which supports, promotes, and enriches the lives of those living with a mental health condition. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Women In Government Board Member, Colorado Representative, Dafna Michaelson Jenet GUEST #1: Oklahoma Representative, Ajay Pittman GUEST #2: Arkansas Representative, DeAnn Vaught ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

How healthy is your heart? After a steady decline, cardiovascular disease is on the rise again in our country. Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, stroke, and heart attack, is the number one cause of death in the United States. Heart disease alone, affects 30-million Americans, with a disproportionate impact on women, rural populations, and racial and ethnic minority groups. However, many of these deaths are preventable with access to quality care. Luckily, promising new approaches and treatments are changing the health landscape and current trajectory of cardiovascular disease. As we know, prevention is powerful. Now is the time to visit your health care provider and learn your risk level. Make an appointment today. For more, visit Women-In-Government.org. ••••• ••••• ••••• Women In Government Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators that provides leadership opportunities, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy issues to all women state legislators across the country. ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast The Cost of Osteoporotic Fractures Low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue are two ways to describe Osteoporosis. More the 53 million people either have this bone disease or are at high risk of bone fractures due to low bone mass. How does this affect us on the state-level, and what does this mean for our country’s overall health and wellness? On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the action steps we can take today to address the differences in the clinical and economic impact of fractures suffered by Americans on Medicare. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Hawaii Representative, Lauren Matsumoto, WIG Board Vice Chair GUEST #1: Illinois State Senator, Julie Morrison GUEST #2: Claire Gill, CEO, Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Are you stuck in a loop of negative thinking? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to think about the 16-million adults living with major depressive disorder in our country. Many people still feel irritable, are easily frustrated, or have difficulty concentrating while being treated for depression. That’s why prescription digital therapeutics are being developed to transform how they manage their mental health. They’re app-based technologies that use high-quality software...

Women In Government Podcast Disparities in Cancer Outcomes Cancer is comprised of more than 100-diseases affecting all population groups in the United States. However, due to social, environmental, and economic disadvantages, a few groups bear a disproportionate burden of cancer. Hispanic/Latino and Black women have higher rates of cervical cancer. American Indians/Alaska Natives have higher death rates from kidney cancer. Those numbers are surprising and hopefully eye-opening to many in the medical community. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the unique barriers that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) face in accessing screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. #AccessToHealthCare ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Omeria Scott, Mississippi State Representative and Women In Government's Newest State Director GUEST #1: Dr. Gary Puckrein, Ph.D., President National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) GUEST #2: Dr. Liza Kunz, M.D., Medical Affairs Leader, Roche ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Type 2 Inflammation: Health Disparities & Impact on Minority Populations People living with type 2 inflammatory diseases often feel limited by unpredictable symptoms and isolated in their experiences. For example, the condition can contribute to the debilitating itch of atopic dermatitis or (AD), and sometimes life-threatening asthma attacks, or the loss of smell and taste associated with chronic rhinosinusitis or (CRS) with nasal polyps. Living with these chronic diseases and searching for control, people have looked for answers and found few. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the health disparities of this chronic condition, the disproportionate impact on minority populations, and the prevalence of this disease across the country. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Illinois State Senator, Mattie Hunter, Midwestern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors GUEST #1: Dr. Gary Puckrein, Ph.D., President, National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) GUEST #2: Kenny Mendez, CEO and President, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) GUEST #3: Dr. Debra Sierka, PharmD., Head of Dermatology, US Medical Affairs, Sanofi Genzyme ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast New Normal, Same Cancer COVID-19 has also brought with it a challenge to those facing a cancer diagnosis. Within less than 2 months following the start of the pandemic, average weekly new cancer cases dropped by about 46% across six major types of cancers, including breast, colorectal, lung, pancreatic, gastric and esophageal cancer combined. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the ways we can work to identify cancer earlier through improving screening and testing capabilities, ensuring equitable care, while leveraging digital platforms and prioritizing personalized medicine. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Massachusetts State Representative Kim Ferguson GUEST: Camille Hertzka, Vice President, Head of Medical, US Oncology at AstraZeneca ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Alzheimer’s Disease: The Importance of Early Detection & Diagnosis Quality care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias starts with an early, documented and disclosed diagnosis. However, less than 50% of people with dementia are diagnosed and of those who are—less than 50% are told. According to the World Health Organization, tens of millions of people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years, outpacing the healthcare resources needed to manage it and costing billions of dollars. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses why it's important for states to consider policies that promote early detection and diagnosis - including public awareness programs and health care professional education and training that creates the infrastructure necessary to address the growing public health crisis. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Massachusetts Representative, Danielle Gregoire GUEST #1: Catherine Freiman, Medical Director – Alzheimer’s, Biogen GUEST #2: Jennifer Rosen, Director of State Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association GUEST #3: Minnesota State Senator, Carla J. Nelson ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Lessons Learned: Caring for Employees, Patients and the Community During COVID-19 To say that the COVID-19 pandemic made us readjust to a “new normal” is an understatement. Over the past several months, we’ve grown accustomed to social distancing, wearing masks everywhere we go, working from home and attending multiple virtual meetings throughout the day. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the lessons learned while caring for employees, patients and the community during these uncertain times. Over the past few months, we have seen unprecedented levels of collaboration, increased use of technology, and new ways of working that we would never have thought possible. 2020 may have been a year like no other, but it has certainly transformed our workforce and health care community into stronger versions of themselves. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Idaho State Senator, Abby Lee GUEST: Lauren Duprey, Head of HR U.S. for Takeda ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is making an existing mental health crisis worse. Experts are warning mental health issues and substance use disorders will be exacerbated for people who already have these conditions, and may lead to new mental health and substance use issues in the general population. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses how methods to restrict access to lifesaving medications can hurt patients and state budgets. Health outcomes data shows that prior authorization policies for psychotropic medications in Medicaid patient populations have led to poorer outcomes for patients, including medication discontinuation, lapses in care, homelessness, emergency room visits, incarceration and an increased use of crisis services. Mental health treatments are not one size fits all. Treatment plans should be designed between a patient and their doctor. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Connecticut State Representative and Women In Government Eastern Regional Director, Christie Carpino GUEST #1: Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, The National Council for Behavioral Health GUEST #2: Dr. Manpreet K. Singh, MD, MS, Director for the STANFORD Pediatric Mood Disorders Program GUEST #3: Brenda Gleason, President and Founder, M2 Healthcare Consulting ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org and check out https://www.protectaccesstomhmeds.com/ Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Pandemic Preparedness for Public Health Labs COVID-19 has been a game changer for the healthcare industry. The pandemic has engulfed our work streams and has both highlighted our collective successes, and elevated our inefficiencies. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses how critical it is that we continue to address these challenges and adopt long-term key best practices to support patient care in this critical time and any future preparedness needs. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Dr. Denise Heaney, Senior Scientific Affairs Manager, Diagnostics Information Solutions, Roche Diagnostics GUEST #1: Dr. Jill Taylor, Senior Advisor for Scientific Affairs, Association of Public Health Laboratories GUEST #2: Dr. Jennifer Rakeman, PhD, Assistant Commissioner and Laboratory Director, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene GUEST #3: Dr. Wendi Kuhnert-Tallman, Centers for Disease Control Laboratory and Testing Task Force ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Women In Government Podcast Vaccine Development for COVID-19 The past eight months have transformed our daily lives. We’ve seen masks, social distancing, and washing our hands for 20 seconds or more become part of regular routines—all while we wait for a treatment or vaccine for COVID-19. As we head into the cooler months and the infection rates increase around the country, the biopharmaceutical industry is working around the clock to find solutions. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses one of the most important topics affecting lives around the world, the outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus, and where we stand in terms of a vaccine. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Laura Blake, Outreach and Development Manager GUEST: Julia Worcester, Director of State Policy at PhRMA, Mid-Atlantic Region ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Session 1: The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19 Moderator: Connecticut State Representative Christie Carpino, Eastern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, The National Council for Behavioral Health Manpreet K. Singh, MD MS, Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director, Pediatric Mood Disorders Program; Director, Pediatric Emotion and Resilience...

Moderator: Colorado Senate President Pro Tempore Nancy Todd, Immediate Past Chair, WIG Board of Directors Session 1: Gender Disparities in Treatment and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease Featuring: Robert Stoekenbroek, MD, PhD, MSc, Medical Director, Novartis US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs Description: 1 person dies every 37 seconds from Cardiovascular Disease in the US and the number of lives lost is increasing. In this session you will learn about gender disparities in...

Women Are Changing the Legislative Landscape in 2021 Moderator: Nevada State Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner, Western Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Jean Sinzdak, Associate Director, The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University Tennessee State Senator Brenda Gilmore, WIG State Director Description: In this session, The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University presents the most thorough and up to date results from the 2020 election...

HIV Innovations Moderator: Alabama State Representative Laura Hall, WIG State Director Featuring: Staci Bush, PA, Executive Director, Global HIV Prevention Lead, Medical Affairs, Gilead Description: One of the largest research efforts in history has transformed HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition. Jurisdictions are developing plans to end their HIV epidemics, and President Trump recently announced a 10-year initiative to end HIV in America by 2030. During this...

Immunization in the Age of COVID-19 Moderator: Georgia State Senator Gloria Butler, Southern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Judy Stewart, Senior Vice President of Vaccines, GlaxoSmithKline Dr. Len Friedland, Vice President, Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines Claire Hannan, Executive Director, Association for Immunization Managers Dr. L.J. Tan, Chief Strategy Officer, Immunization Action Coalition Melinda Wharton, Director of...

Women In Government Podcast Social Justice Our country has been at unrest for quite some time now, but it seems like everything came to a head the moment an African American man took his last breath while in police custody. George Floyd’s untimely death in Minneapolis, Minnesota sparked outrage all around the U.S. resulting in protests and cries for police reform. At times, it may seem like no one is listening—but a group of high power chief executives of almost 200 large companies are working hard to move the needle when it comes to “real change.” On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses one of the hottest topics in our country, social justice and how people in influential positions are working with civil rights organizations, law enforcement, elected officials and other businesses on the local, state, and federal levels pushing for change that addresses injustices in law enforcement. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Colorado State Senator, Julie Gonzales GUEST: Ken McNeely, President of AT&T West ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com