“Health Break” is a podcast for UPMC Health Plan members. Each episode explores noteworthy health and wellness topics, plus tips for making the most of your health insurance plan.
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Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, LSW, is a program director in the Quality Improvement, Medicare Stars Department at UPMC Health Plan, where she leads the Medicare Faith and Wellness Program, an 8-week health and wellness challenge designed to improve outcomes and advance health equity. She is the founder and executive director of Transforming the Health of African American Women (THAW), Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of African American women and the communities in which they live.
Dr. Clarke-Smith is a licensed social worker, certified life coach, and an adjunct professor at Carlow University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, a master’s degree in exercise science, and a doctorate in health and physical activity education from the University of Pittsburgh, along with a master’s degree in social work from Carlow University.