👉 Want to continue the conversation in person? Join us at the My City My Health Conference in Des Moines on November 14. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/my-city-my-health-des-moines--2025In this episode of My City Talks, Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Dr. Gregory Johnson, Chief Medical Officer at UnityPoint Health, to discuss the urgent challenges and opportunities around Black men’s health in Iowa.They dive into why Black men are less likely to seek preventive care, the importance of screenings for prostate and colon cancer, and the role of social determinants of health in shaping outcomes. Dr. Johnson also shares insights on the financial cost of health inequities, how telemedicine can bridge access gaps, and why patients should see their doctors as partners in health.Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of prevention, access, and how health systems can better meet communities where they are.Show Notes – Black Men’s Health, Prevention & Equity in Iowa w/ Dr. Gregory Johnson00:00 – Intro & Welcome01:00 – Dr. Gregory Johnson’s journey into medicine and leadership04:40 – From bedside medicine to population health07:30 – What healthcare access really means: speed to treatment & patient experience10:00 – Why Black men avoid going to the doctor and the cost of waiting13:30 – Prevention matters: prostate, colon, and heart disease screenings16:40 – The financial toll of health inequities in Iowa ($8.6B annually)19:30 – Barriers to access: transportation and social determinants of health23:40 – Meeting patients where they are & community-based solutions25:00 – Doctors as partners in health, not just transactions27:20 – Diabetes in Iowa: 100,000 undiagnosed cases29:00 – Innovation in access: telemedicine and rural outreach32:00 – Closing thoughts, My City My Health conference, and where to connect

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