Mary Elizabeth Marr is the CEO of Thrive Alabama. Formerly known as the AIDS Action Coalition, Thrive aims to be the premier provider of inclusive, high quality, affordable healthcare in North Alabama. Mary has been involved with Thrive for 26 years and has certainly found her calling in life – by helping others and wanting to make a difference. She has advocated at the White House, lobbied Senators in Washington, working to fund a new building in Huntsville, and has an amazing Elton John story. Enjoy this two part episode!
For more information on Thrive Alabama visit https://thrivealabama.org
Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast
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Episode Timeline:
00:00 Start
02:05 CEO of Thrive
07:15 AIDS History
10:30 Conspiracy
13:00 Ryan White
19:10 Funding for Cities
22:50 Magic Johnson
28:00 Primary Care
32:15 Name Change
37:22 Joe Davis
43:45 340B
46:40 Advocate
50:01 New Building
56:00 Women for Good
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