When I had a dream to open a nonprofit serving those with intellectual disabilities eight years ago, my local hospital gave me the grant funding to open the doors. Since then, they have been consistent financial supporters of Puzzle Pieces and believe in my mission. In this episode, I talk with Debbie Zuerner Johnson, Director of Community Engagement for Owensboro Health, who helped me secure that startup funding. She and I discuss the importance of population health — the health of a community — and she gives advice on how best to advocate for your child’s health with healthcare providers.
