Murf and Jayla welcome back an old friend, Gary Drews. Gary has been the CEO of 9 Health since 2017. Previously, Gary served as the interim CEO and Executive Director of Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s health insurance exchange. He was also the CFO and VP of Finance, Investments and Graduate Medical Education for the Colorado Health Foundation.

Gary recently co-chaired a state workgroup that surveyed health consumers in Colorado. He explains to Murf and Jayla:

• What he learned about consumers greatest health concerns.
• How 9 Health is responding to the need for more information by consumers.
• What 9 Health is doing to extend their offerings.
• How 9 Health is evolving as an organization to meet today’s consumer needs.
• What 9 Health is doing to address mental health in Colorado.

Jayla introduces our 2nd guest, Jana Shaw. Jana is the Volunteer Co-Chair of the Logistics Subcommittee for the 2019 Denver Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Prior to retiring, Jana was responsible for employee communications and major event planning for Raytheon Company and Hughes Aircraft.

Jana explains:

• What some of the signs are that may indicate Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Some of the issues and problems that caregivers must deal with.
• How the Alzheimer’s Association provides assistance to caregivers.
• The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and why so many people participate.
• Alzheimer’s Walks around the state.
• How the Alzheimer’s Association distributes the money they raise.

For more information about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, go to www.alz.org/co.

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