• Episode 6: Diverse Horizons: Navigating Nursing Home Care with Compassion," with Carolyn Bailey Lewis, Ph.D

  • Apr 8 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 6: Diverse Horizons: Navigating Nursing Home Care with Compassion," with Carolyn Bailey Lewis, Ph.D

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  • 🌟 Episode 6: Diverse Horizons: Navigating Nursing Home Care with Compassion

    Tune in to our latest episode as we delve into the intricate world of nursing home care with none other than Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis.

    👩🏾‍⚕️ Dr. Bailey Lewis is a trailblazer who has spent decades advocating for excellence in care for women and minorities. Her personal journey, from experiencing a spinal condition requiring multiple surgeries to her extensive time spent in nursing homes, gives her a unique perspective on the subject.

    📚 Drawing from her "Amazon Best Seller", "Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care," Dr. Bailey Lewis shares insights and experiences that shed light on the complexities of skilled nursing facilities.

    🌟 In this episode, expect to hear heartwarming stories of connection alongside sobering realities of neglect. Dr. Bailey Lewis addresses crucial questions about quality of care, costs, and familial responsibility, offering a candid exploration of a topic that touches us all.

    Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Listen now on Buzzsprout or your preferred platform.

    #NursingHomeCare #CompassionInHealthcare #PodcastEpisode6 🎧


    🎙️ Meet Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis: A Pioneer in Public Media and Advocacy

    Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis retired in 2011 after an illustrious 38-year career in media. Serving as director and general manager of WOUB Public Media at Ohio University in Athens, she achieved historic milestones as the first woman and first African American to lead the entity, earning emerita status. Prior, she broke barriers as the first African American woman to head a public television station in the continental United States at WNPB-TV in Morgantown, West Virginia.

    🏆 Dr. Bailey Lewis's career is adorned with honors, including induction into the West Virginia University Academy of Distinguished Alumni and receiving the Neil S. Bucklew Award for Social Justice. She's been a consultant to public stations and played key roles in national and state media committees, earning recognition such as the Grassroots Advocate Award.

    🌟 Beyond her career, Dr. Bailey Lewis mentors students and teaches as an adjunct professor. She's a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter, embodying values of leadership and service.

    🎓 With degrees in Journalism from WVU, Dr. Bailey Lewis was the first African American woman to graduate in the field. Later, she earned a PhD in Communication Studies from Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication.

    💡 Advocating for accessibility and inclusion, Dr. Bailey Lewis co-founded wuth her daughter, the Dr. Carolyn Foster Bailey Lewis Family Foundation, promoting health, wellness, and education for individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

    📚 Dr. Bailey Lewis's insights are shared in her book "Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care."

    Join us in honoring her legacy as we explore her journey of leadership and compassion.

    #PublicMediaPioneer #SocialJusticeAdvocate #PodcastIntro 🎧

    "What a sad era when when it is easier to smash an atom than a prejudice."
    Albert Einstein


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