Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley

Addiction Recovery

In this episode, Joyce talks with Joe Powell, Executive Director and CEO of APAA, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction. Ms. Tapley and Mr. Powell discuss a variety of addiction related issues all with an eye toward helping those affected by addiction achieve a more life-affirming, mentally, physically and emotionally healthier existence.

Film and the Filmmaker’s Role in the American Healthcare System

On July’s installment of Healthcare Chat, Ms. Tapley welcomes celebrated North Texas filmmaker, Lindell Singleton. Ms. Tapley and Mr. Singleton discuss how the messaging, imagery and narratives in films have influenced healthcare in America.

Texas House Representative Toni Rose - District 110

On this installment of Healthcare Chat, Joyce welcomes Texas House District 110 representative, the Honorable Toni Rose. Ms. Tapley and Rep. Rose discuss an array of important topics from healthcare expansion to increased voter participation.

Understanding the Value of Personal Connections

In this episode, Ms. Tapley is joined by the dynamic, charismatic Dr. Cynthia Mickens Ross. Ms. Tapley and Dr. Ross explore the role community and personal connections play in our day-to-day lives.

Mental Health, Public Health and You

On this installment, Ms. Tapley welcomes Kiva Harper, LCSW-S of Harper Counseling and Consulting. Ms. Harper offers keen insight and useful information for all to take better emotional care of themselves and their loved ones. 

A Deeper Look Inside Our Communities

In this installment of Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley, Ms. Tapley welcomes Leah King, President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County. Both CEOs of organizations deeply committed to community outreach and service, Ms. Tapley and Ms. King discuss a wide array of sociopolitical, community and healthcare oriented issues that shape our neighborhoods and communities.

Our Schools, Our Communities and Public Health

In this installment of Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley, we explore the intersection of primary education and public health. Providing incisive analysis and insight to the podcast are Perot Family Headmaster Dr. Terry Flowers and Principal Kellee Murrell, the esteemed leaders of St. Philips School and Community Center, located in Dallas, TX.

What Is A Medical Home?

In this episode, Joyce welcomes Dr. Barry Lachman, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare for the underserved and the president of Lachman Community Development and Consulting. Dr. Lachman and Ms. Tapley examine what constitutes a medical home and its importance in overall health and well-being.

The Role of Higher Education

In this inaugural episode of Healthcare Chat, Joyce welcomes to the podcast Dr. Joe Seabrooks, President Cedar Valley Campus, Dallas College. Joyce and Dr. Seabrooks explore the importance of higher education’s role in community development and outreach, as well as the intersection of higher education and overall community wellness.

Debut Coming Soon!

Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley is a monthly podcast that brings together Texas’ leading voices in healthcare, religion, public policy, education, business and healthcare administration to examine how each of these disciplines influences and shapes the landscape of health and wellness in Texas and across the nation.