About Me

My name is Amber ANN and I am the creator of OrgANNic Mind and Body, LLC! I am in the process of rebranding! Thank you for your grace as I prepare to launch my new site and brand identity in February 2021!

I am very passionate about holistic health and wellness. I believe that food is the basis of health and wellness and that maintaining mental health is key to wellness. I have been fortunate to study in two fields that complement my interests and to have work experiences that have allowed me to put my passion in to practice.

I have my Master's in Clinical Social Work and my Master's in Public Health with a concentration in health promotion and behavior. I am also a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Clinical Social (DSW) at The University of Pennsylvania. I am very passionate about holistic health and wellness. I hope the use this site to share that passion!

I have experience providing integrated counseling services and health education to promote mental health and wellness. I have also worked with the USDA Farm to School Program as Program Coordinator and with the Share our Strength Cooking Matters Program as Program Coordinator and Facilitator.

I am currently working as a medical social worker. I provide care coordination, resource connection, counseling and health education services to patients that are uninsured, have complex social issues and chronic health conditions. I enjoy sharing my skills and passion with this population and working in the healthcare setting!

I am also a Barre instructor. Barre has transformed my fitness level, boosted my confidence and has promoted my overall health and wellness. I am excited that Barre is part of the OrgANNic Mind and Body service line. Check out the Barre tab under services for more information.

I hope to share my passion for and experiences with holistic health on this website!

Publications:

Goodman, C. W., Flanigan, A., Probst, J. C., & Brett, A. S. (2020). Charity Care Characteristics and Expenditures Among US Tax-Exempt Hospitals in 2016. American Journal of Public Health, 110(4), 492–498. https://doi-org.pallas2.tcl.sc.edu/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305522

Flanigan, A. & Salm Ward, T. C. (2017). Evidence and feasibility of implementing an integrated wellness program in Northeast Georgia. Health & Social Work, 42(3), 143-150.

Presentations and Appearances

University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2019

Addressing Social Determinants of Health - Co-Presenter

University of South Carolina School of Law 2019

State of Rural Health in South Carolina Panelist

NASW South Carolina Chapter Spring Symposium Presenter 2018

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The Role of Social Workers in Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Prisma Health Annual Case Management Conference 2018

Implications of Non-Medicaid Expansion in South Carolina

NASW South Carolina Chapter Spring Symposium Presenter 2017

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