551. Wellness Beyond the Clinic: Dr. Marie Morgan on Community Health, Grants, and Lasting Change

Dr. Marie Morgan brings a powerful, holistic perspective to wellness that goes far beyond the physical. In this episode, we talk about how her background in psychology, PT, and wellness education has shaped her approach to community health. From building successful wellness initiatives in “physical activity deserts” to creating sustainable programs funded by local and national grants, Dr. Morgan shares her experience turning data-driven insights into real-world change. We explore how PTs are uniquely positioned to lead in wellness spaces, the importance of addressing social determinants of health, and how behavioral change and cultural competence are at the heart of long-term health outcomes. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or advocate for public health, this conversation is packed with strategies and inspiration to help you make a bigger impact—both in and beyond the clinic.Learn more about our guest at:📧 marie.vazquez@lsuhs.edu 🌐 LSU Health Shreveport Faculty Page (search “Marie Vasquez Morgan”)Check out the new course on Self Funding Your Own Conference Attendance:https://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/conferenceIf you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit NPTE Final Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website… and BREAKING NEWS! They now have an OCS (and soon-to-be GCS) review option as well… You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteffIf you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to Varela Financial. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain which plans you qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what your individual case looks like mapped out within each option. If you're looking for help on your student loans or any area of personal finance, we highly recommend working with them. You can check them out at varelafinancial.com.Feel free to reach out to us:🌐 Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast 📘 Facebook 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram: @hetpodcast | @pteducatorFor more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.