Dismantling Disparities in Health Care

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A groundbreaking podcast with unfiltered, honest conversations about structural racism in health care and what we can do about it. We bring you interviews with experts in health care who speak candidly about the historical basis of racism in health, current events, and strategies for dismantling dis…

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  • Jan 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 4 EPISODES


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Dismantling the Barriers to Diversity in the Health Professions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 28:40


This episode is a conversation with Dr. Alden Landry, the Assistant Dean of the Office for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School. In this month’s podcast, we explore why, despite many national efforts and focus on diversity, it is still so challenging to diversify our workforce, in particular for people of color.

Dismantling Disparities in American Indian Health

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 34:40


In this episode, we discuss disparities in American Indian health and the structural barriers that prevent us from providing equitable care to this diverse population. We interview Tom Sequist, Chief Quality and Safety Officer at Partners HealthCare in Boston, and a member of the Taos Pueblo tribe in New Mexico.

Dismantling Disparities for Patients with Limited English Proficiency

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 22:43


In this episode, we discuss the challenges to ensuring patients receive the interpreter services they need, issues leading to disparities in health care for patients who speak limited or no English, and strategies for improving care. We are joined by Chris Kirwan, the Clinical Director of Medical Interpreter Services at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Introducing the Dismantling Disparities in Health Care Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 0:39


A new podcast bringing you unfiltered, honest conversations about racism in health care in the U.S. Subscribe now, and join us in September for the launch of Episode 1 where we'll have a conversation with Chris Kirwan, Director of Medical Interpreter Services at Mass General Hospital, on the structural barriers to providing equitable care for patients who speak limited or no English and strategies to overcome them.

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