Health Disparities, Health Equity, and Social Determinants of Health
Health Disparities, Health Equity, and Social Determinants of Health The health of those we serve and the communities in which we live and work includes not only physical health, but also emotional, social, environmental and financial well-being. For too many people, race, economic status, education levels, neighborhood and home safety, access to care and healthy food, and even relationships with family, friends and community are creating obstacles to good health. As a health care organization and partner, we are committed to cultivating a state of health equity in the marketplace and are actively engaged in the effort to identify and address social determinants of health and eliminate disparities in health care. We can shed light on how understanding and knowing about these health disparities bring a focus on how health care is delivered and utilized, and how best to improve health equity for all.
Hayley Cornell
Regional Engagement Lead Pacific Northwest & Northern California:
As a Regional Engagement Lead, Hayley is passionate about creating a culture of health and well-being throughout client organizations by utilizing Cigna’s unique products and services, as well as collaborating with benefit consultants, local resources, and wellness vendors. Hayley is responsible for innovating Cigna’s Life Connected approach with focus on engagement and well-being on a market and enterprise level. She works closely with local market leadership on strategy, process improvement, and identifying unique product solutions to improve population health. Hayley is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and participates in speaking engagements focused on mental health, nutrition, and well-being on an on-going basis.
Industry Experience:
Hayley has been dedicated to the health and wellness field for the last eight years through her unique education and clinical work. Hayley has worked as a certified nutritionist, clinical therapist, and health educator to promote health and behavior change and to improve individuals’ quality of life. Hayley truly believes in the connection between the mind and body, and has attended several trainings which focused on intuitive eating, nutrigenomics, mindfulness-based stress reduction and more. Hayley’s masters program has set the framework for her to create an environment to support high level population health and behavior change by focusing on positive preventive approaches.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Washington State Certified Nutritionist
- Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Certified Wellness Program Coordinator
- Licensed Insurance Producer
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Degrees:
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology from Bastyr University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawai’i
