The Prevention Prescription

Building Innovative Preventive Care Systems: A Moral Imperative For Healthcare Leaders

Join Dr. Natalie Davis on The Prevention Prescription podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lou Brady, MBA, President and CEO of the Family Health Center of Worcester. In this episode, we dive into the history of community health centers, their role in preventive medicine, and how relationship-based care leads to better health outcomes. Lou shares powerful stories—including how a kitten prevented 39 ER visits—and discusses the moral imperative to innovate in healthcare. Learn about the Storehouse Principle, why social determinants of health matter, and how Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are building sustainable models to serve vulnerable populations. If you’re interested in health equity, preventive care, community health, behavior change, and healthcare leadership, this episode is for you.  Feeling called to build more effective, relationship-driven preventive care systems in your community? Learn how PreventScripts helps healthcare leaders put prevention into practice → ⁠preventscripts.com [https://www.preventscripts.com/]

The Future Is Family: Lifestyle Medicine Beyond the Clinic

What happens when prevention is more than an idea—and becomes a lived practice for entire families? In this episode of The Prevention Prescription Podcast, Dr. Natalie Davis speaks with Dr. Mai-Linh Tran, a family physician triple-boarded in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. Dr. Tran shares her journey from global mission work to serving patients in federally qualified health centers, where she sees firsthand the challenges of food access, health literacy, and chronic disease management. She tells the story of a patient whose journey toward lifestyle change eventually brought in her whole family, highlighting both the barriers and breakthroughs that make prevention work at its best. Together, Dr. Davis and Dr. Tran explore: * Why knowledge gaps—not just resource gaps—keep families from healthy change * How family medicine opens the door to multi-generational impact * The role of care teams and remote monitoring in sustaining prevention * Why the most powerful prescription isn’t a pill, but a daily habit If you believe prevention is the future of healthcare—or want to see how it can work in the present—this episode will inspire you with stories, science, and systems thinking from the frontlines.

Why Prevention Still Feels Impossible | Brandi Harless, Brian Paradis & Brian Spisak, PhD

We know the science. We know prevention saves lives—and money. So why does it still feel so hard to make it real inside healthcare systems? In this episode, Brandi Harless talks with Brian Paradis and Brian Spisak of C-Suite Growth Advisors about the frustrating truth behind why prevention hasn't stuck—and what needs to change. From clinical workflows to leadership accountability, personal stories to organizational psychology, this conversation goes deep into the systems, behaviors, and beliefs that keep us stuck. Brian Paradis shares his lived experience managing genetic heart disease and what one cardiologist told him that changed everything. Brian Spisak breaks down the science of self-determination theory and why we need to stop asking people to swim upstream in environments designed for failure. If you’ve ever felt like prevention should be easier by now, this episode will leave you nodding—and ready to redesign the path forward. —- Host, Brandi Harless is a former nonprofit clinic executive, small-town Mayor, and co-founder and CEO of PreventScripts, a health-tech startup headquartered in western Kentucky, a region experiencing an endemic of chronic metabolic conditions like many communities in the south. In addition to her professional expertise, she has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University, is a mom, and is the daughter of a drag racer. She is uniquely positioned to lead a fast-paced discussion with providers, patients, and healthcare leaders who want a change now. Learn more about PreventScripts on their website:  www.preventscripts.com and follow them online:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts [https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts [https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts]  Connect with Brandi Harless on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/] — The guest on this episode are Brian Paradis & Brian Spisak, PhD of C-Suite Growth Advisors.  Brian Paradis is the Founder and CEO of Csuite Growth Advisors. Previously, he served as President of AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division—a $4 billion enterprise with over 25,000 employees and 2,000 physicians. Under his leadership, Florida Hospital was ranked #1 in Florida by U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years and was a finalist for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2014. Brian is also the author of Lead With Imagination: Regaining the Power to Lead and Live in a Changing World. Connect with him on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-paradis-lead-with-imagination/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-paradis-lead-with-imagination/] Brian Spisak, PhD is a Senior Partner and Chief People & Communications Officer at Csuite Growth Advisors. He also serves as Program Director of AI and Leadership at Harvard’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative. An expert in digital transformation and behavioral science, Brian is the author of Computational Leadership: Connecting Behavioral Science and Technology to Optimize Decision-Making and Increase Profits. His work focuses on empowering leaders to navigate disruption and drive innovation using data, technology, and people-centered strategies. Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-r-spisak/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-r-spisak/]  Learn more about C-Suite Growth Advisors on their website: https://www.csuitegrowthadvisors.com/ [https://www.csuitegrowthadvisors.com/]

Improving Health Outcomes Through Primary Care | Brandi Harless & Dr. Rene Roberts

In this episode of The Prevention Prescription Podcast, host Brandi Harless sits down with Dr. Rene Roberts, a board-certified family medicine physician at Oak Street Health in Chicago with over 13 years of experience and a Castle Connolly 2024 & 2025 Top Doctor. Together they discuss Dr. Roberts inspiring journey to medicine, the vital role of primary care in preventive healthcare, and the importance of patient advocacy, health literacy, and relationship-building in medical care. Through compelling patient stories, Dr. Roberts illustrates how primary care providers bridge the gap between patients and specialists, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered to make critical health decisions. She also discusses the impact of food deserts, healthcare disparities, and the daily challenges many patients face in accessing quality care. —- Host, Brandi Harless is a former nonprofit clinic executive, small-town Mayor, and co-founder and CEO of PreventScripts, a health-tech startup headquartered in western Kentucky, a region experiencing an endemic of chronic metabolic conditions like many communities in the south. In addition to her professional expertise, she has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University, is a mom, and is the daughter of a drag racer. She is uniquely positioned to lead a fast-paced discussion with providers, patients, and healthcare leaders who want a change now. Learn more about PreventScripts on their website:  www.preventscripts.com and follow them online:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts [https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts [https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts]  Connect with Brandi Harless on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/] — The guest on this episode is Dr. Rene Roberts, a board-certified family medicine physician at Oak Street Health in Chicago, where she specializes in caring for Medicare-eligible patients. She is also an advocate for increasing minority representation in healthcare and is actively involved in the I Am Able Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring future healthcare professionals. Connect with Dr. Roberts online:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrenemd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrenemd/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrenemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/drrenemd/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrenemd/ [https://www.facebook.com/drrenemd/]

Bridging Innovation and Patient Care | Brandi Harless & Jenny Yu, MD, FACS

In this insightful episode of The Prevention Prescription, host Brandi Harless is joined by Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Medical Officer at RVO Health, to explore how prevention can reshape the healthcare landscape. Dr. Yu shares her journey from academic medicine to leading innovative solutions at RVO Health, emphasizing the critical role of upstream strategies and consumer-focused care. Together, they discuss the challenges in preventive medicine, the cultural shift in primary care, and the importance of empowering patients to take charge of their health. Dr. Yu also delves into the impact of lifestyle modifications on chronic conditions like thyroid eye disease, the untapped potential of primary care as a cornerstone for preventive care, and how technology can enhance—but never replace—the human connection in healthcare. —- Host, Brandi Harless is a former nonprofit clinic executive, small-town Mayor, and co-founder and CEO of PreventScripts, a health-tech startup headquartered in western Kentucky, a region experiencing an endemic of chronic metabolic conditions like many communities in the south. In addition to her professional expertise, she has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University, is a mom, and is the daughter of a drag racer. She is uniquely positioned to lead a fast-paced discussion with providers, patients, and healthcare leaders who want a change now. Learn more about PreventScripts on their website:  www.preventscripts.com and follow them online:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts [https://www.linkedin.com/company/preventscripts] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts [https://www.youtube.com/@preventscripts]  Connect with Brandi Harless on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiharless/] — The guest on this episode is Jenny Yu, MD, FACS, the Chief Health Officer for RVO Health, the parent company to Healthline, Healthgrades, and Optum Perks. She leads the Medical Affairs team and supports the overall organization in strategy, growth, medical integrity, and external speaking opportunities. Prior to joining Healthline in 2020, she was a practicing academic clinician with 15+ years experience in research and operation. A co-founder of the non-profit, Project Theia, with focus on education, care, and innovation in facial reconstructive surgeries for global communities. She has a broad interest in innovation and solutions that help patients navigate the complexity of the healthcare systems. During her tenure at Healthline Media, she has engaged in various thought leadership opportunities providing her clinical perspective within the context of the brand on broad-ranging topics such as access and adherence, whole-person health, and health literacy. She has spoken at HLTH, MM+M Media Summit, PHM Healthfronts and more. Linkedin Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-yu-md-facs-7b98031 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-yu-md-facs-7b98031] Recent Article Published About Her Contributions At Healthline + Her Award Recognition from 2023: https://www.pm360online.com/elite-2023-transformational-leader-jenny-yu-of-healthline-media/ [https://www.pm360online.com/elite-2023-transformational-leader-jenny-yu-of-healthline-media/]