Podcasts about Health equity

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ramona Wallace.

For many, integrative medicine has become an unattainable luxury, and healthy diet and lifestyle the prerogative of the privileged. Today's guest, Dr. Ramona Wallace, is attempting to change that. Trained conventionally as a DO, she undertook additional training and certification via the Institute for Functional Medicine to broaden her clinical skills. She practices primary care in an underserved community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she incorporates diet and lifestyle recommendations to address her patients' chronic conditions. Careful nutritional assessment has revealed that many of her patients, while overtly overweight, are decidedly malnourished. She has documented a wide range of deficiencies—of B vitamins, vitamins A, C, and D, critical minerals like zinc and magnesium, even full-blown scurvy. These are precisely the patients who are most likely to benefit from nutritional support. Discovering obstacles to compliance is a key element to effect their health transformations. Dr. Wallace believes that individualized care is the key to reversing long-standing health conditions. She mentors medical students in the first-of-its-kind Functional Medicine program at a medical school. She has also co-authored a landmark paper arguing for wellness self-care by doctors, to stave off burnout and to help them be better role models for patients.

As the lead wreaks havoc on Cooper's development, Shannon searches for answers. Desperate to get a handle on what was happening to her son, she grabs onto a lifeboat - nursing school. Andy tries to piece together the past to make sense of the present.LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, and Cooper BurkettEP2 features Keith Nobbs and Frank Wood. Music by Peter Salett. Sound Design by Andy Kris. Recording Engineer Krissopher Chevannes. Casting by Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio.For corresponding visuals and more information on how to protect children from lead exposure please go to https://endleadpoisoning.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis talks with Pamela Oren-Artzi, COO and co-founder of GRIN, a digital oral health platform reimagining how care is delivered for underserved communities. Pam shares her journey from technology leader to health innovator, the challenges of addressing oral care deserts, and how GRIN's accessible, affordable tools are transforming the way providers reach patients—no broadband required.We explore why oral health must be recognized as a core social driver of health, the connection between oral disease and chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, and the ripple effects that poor access to dental care can have on individuals, families, and the economy. Pam also offers valuable insights for health tech innovators on how to build equity into products from the ground up.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Steven M. Lieberman of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles on his recent paper that explores how Medicare Advantage has seen significant enrollment growth and what reform efforts can be attempted to rebalance traditional Medicare and MA.Order the August 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

This time on Code WACK!  Why are some Americans choosing to go off the health insurance grid? For Lani Gonzales, entrepreneur and hypnotherapist, it was the mounting frustration with denials, delays … and ultimately being dropped by her health insurer through no fault of her own. So instead of reapplying she walked away—and pieced together a system for herself. Combining medical tourism, concierge medicine, a health share and even reclaiming her Philippine citizenship, Lani took an unconventional route to take control of her health care. What drove her to make these radical changes—and what can we learn from her journey? This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.   

Join host, Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick, for a conversation with David Parro, Executive Director, and Ted Malpass, Mobile Health Clinic Manager at the SLO Noor Foundation.

A mysterious dust fills a young family's apartment. The truth begins to unravel when the mother gets a call from the pediatrician - the monster deep within the walls has been unleashed. LEAD how this story ends is up to us is a true story written and produced by Shannon Burkett. Co-produced by Jenny Maguire. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Merritt Wever, Alessandro Nivola, Cynthia Nixon, and Cooper Burkett. EP1 features Zak Orth, Jenny Maguire, Daphne Gaines, and Micheal Gaston. Music by Peter Salett. Sound Design by Andy Kris. Recording Engineer Krissopher Chevannes. Casting by Alaine Alldaffer and Lisa Donadio.For corresponding visuals and more information on how to protect children from lead exposure please go to https://endleadpoisoning.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode of Tech it to the Limit, Dr. Rachel Harrington (NCQA) joins hosts Sarah Harper and Elliott Wilson to unpack how digital tools are reshaping healthcare—and why equity must be part of the equation. From fixing biased data to evolving HEDIS and designing with communities, it's a sharp look at the future of human-centered, tech-powered care.Key TakeawaysStart with the right data: If we don't ask the right questions and reflect real diversity, we're guessing, not solving.Co-create with communities: Don't design for people—design with them to build solutions that actually work.Go beyond broad stats: Break down the data to see what different groups really need.Tackle the root causes: Health isn't just about doctors—it's about housing, food, transport, and more.Act, don't just assess: Finding problems is easy. Solving them takes real action.In this episode:[00:00:00] Welcome to Tech it to the Limit[00:01:43] Insights from the Mayo Clinic AI Summit[00:04:05] Segment spotlight – “Guess That Quality Data Acronym”: [00:11:05] Conversation with Dr. Rachel Harrington, NCQA: advancing equity through data and measurement[00:26:15] Collaborating across sectors: the importance of community-based partnerships[00:27:12] Stratification and the role of data transparency in identifying quality gaps[00:27:44] Transitioning to HEDIS: why equity must be embedded in quality measurement[00:29:15] The impact of race and ethnicity stratification in performance metrics[00:32:13] Aligning incentives across payers, providers, and systems for greater accountability[00:39:12] Designing for equity: avoiding bias in digital health tools through inclusive development[00:42:57] A call to action: how digital health leaders can make equity core to their strategy[00:46:02] Final reflections and key insightsOur GuestDr. Rachel Harrington is the Assistant Vice President of Health Equity at the NCQA, where she leads the Equity and HEDIS initiative. With a Ph.D. in pharmacy systems and a background in regulatory science, health economics, and public policy, Rachel has a wealth of experience in healthcare data, quality improvement, and social determinants of health. Her work ensures that healthcare systems deliver equitable, effective care for all communities.ResourcesDr. Rachel HarringtonNCQADr. Rachel HarringtonWe Ask Because We Care campaignTech It To The Limit PodcastWebsite Apple Podcast

In this episode of "Coaching Healthcare Leaders," Dr. Lisa interviews Dr. Katrina Gipson, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University and president of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Gibson shares her leadership journey, commitment to health equity, and efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in medicine. The conversation explores challenges like provider burnout, healthcare access, and systemic inequities. Dr. Gibson offers practical advice on advocacy, self-care, and boundary-setting, emphasizing the importance of rest and community support. Listeners are encouraged to pursue sustainable leadership and explore Dr. Gibson's work on health equity. You can follow more of Dr. Gipson's work by listening to her podcast Culture Shock Therapy Your Health Equity Prescription. Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:02) Dr. Lisa introduces the podcast, its mission, and previews the episode's guest and topics. Dr. Gipson's Background and Leadership Journey (00:01:30) Dr. Lisa reads Dr. Gipson's bio; Dr. Gipson shares her path into medicine and influences on her leadership. Commitment to Health Equity and Social Justice (00:03:28) Dr. Gipson discusses her motivation for pursuing health equity, her experiences as a Black woman in STEM, and resilience. Current Leadership Roles and Day-to-Day Work (00:07:37) Dr. Gipson describes her roles, especially in the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine, and balancing clinical and academic duties. Mentorship and Building the Healthcare Pipeline (00:08:57) Focus on mentorship programs, supporting underrepresented groups, and the importance of diverse healthcare providers. Retention and Promotion in Academic Medicine (00:10:53) Challenges and strategies for retaining and promoting diverse faculty in medicine, and the importance of DEI work. Research, Education, and Advocacy in DEI (00:11:52) The role of research, education, and advocacy in reducing health inequities and empowering communities. Direct Impact on Patients and Communities (00:14:53) How Dr. Gipson's work addresses mistrust, cultural humility, and implicit bias to improve patient care and build trust. Barriers to Care: Mistrust and Social Determinants (00:15:53) Historical and ongoing reasons for mistrust in healthcare among marginalized communities and the impact on care. Suggestions for Improving Healthcare Delivery (00:19:11) Dr. Gipson's ideas for addressing burnout, staffing, and making healthcare more accessible and attractive to providers. Access Challenges and Healthcare Deserts (00:22:54) Discussion of insurance not equaling access, provider shortages, and the impact on patient outcomes. Affordability and Student Loan Forgiveness (00:24:32) The threat to public service loan forgiveness and its impact on diversity in the physician workforce. Advice for Thriving in Advocacy and Leadership (00:26:57) Dr. Gipson's tips for self-care, setting boundaries, and building supportive communities for those in advocacy roles. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:30:06) Dr. Gipson shares information about her podcast and website; Dr. Lisa thanks her and closes the episode.

Lexi Silver is 15 years old. She lost both of her parents before she turned 11. That should tell you enough—but it doesn't. Because Lexi isn't here for your pity. She's not a sob story. She's not a trauma statistic. She's a writer, an advocate, and one of the most emotionally intelligent people you'll ever hear speak into a microphone.In this episode, Lexi breaks down what grief actually feels like when you're a kid and the adults around you just don't get it. She talks about losing her mom on Christmas morning, her dad nine months later, how the system let her down, and how Instagram trolls tell her she's faking it for attention. She also explains why she writes, what Experience Camps gave her, how she channels anger into poems, and what to say—and not say—to someone grieving.Her life isn't a Netflix drama. But it should be.And by the way, she's not “so strong.” She's just human. You'll never forget this conversation.RELATED LINKS• Lexi on Instagram: @meet.my.grief• Buy her book: The Girl Behind Grief's Shadow• Experience CampsFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Margaret Sieger of the University of Kansas Medical Center about her recent paper that reviews how Connecticut's novel prenatal substance exposure policy was associated with declining Child Protective Services reports and foster placements. Order the July 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Stacy Wells, a purpose-driven leader and DEI practitioner working at the intersection of behavioral health, education, and public service. From her early days in the classroom to her current role leading health equity efforts in Minnesota's direct care and treatment system, Stacy shares the challenges and lessons of navigating systemic racism, healthcare disparities, and the politicization of equity work.Together, they explore how cultural humility, lived experience, and community input must shape our systems of care, and why staying committed to the work matters now more than ever.Follow and subscribe to The Healthy Project Podcast for more conversations that push health equity forward.

Carol Price Guthrie has spent over three decades working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), beginning as a direct support professional in Tennessee. Her career journey includes roles in case management, program development, and managed care, with experience founding her own case management agency and contributing to projects at UnitedHealthcare. Currently, she serves as Senior Director of Waiver and Program Development at StationMD, a telehealth company specializing in medical services for individuals with IDD. Guthrie is deeply committed to health equity, advocating for specialized, ongoing training and personalized support that enables people with IDD to access community-based services and live with dignity and independence.

Happy ADA 35Dante Q. Allen was appointed by Governor Newsom to his new role of Deputy Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation Services on April 18, 2025 and sworn in by Director Kim Rutledge on May 5, 2025 Congratulations Danté!The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Danté Quintin Allen to lead the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA). Until his confirmation, Allen had been serving as executive director for CalABLE, California's ABLE Act savings and investment program for people with disabilities. Under his five-year leadership, CalABLE was the fastest growing ABLE Act program in the country. Prior to leading CalABLE, Allen was a communications leader for organizations including Kaiser Permanente and the California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity. A fulltime wheelchair user, Allen is a well-known advocate for disability rights and equity. Upon his confirmation, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona remarked, “I look forward to working together with Mr. Allen to provide individuals with disabilities and all students with equitable access to the education and training they need to find good-paying jobs; achieve economic security; and lead healthy, independent lives.”©2025 Building Abundant Success!!©2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASJoin me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1s highly- rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show & HealthWatch on American Urban RadioNetworks.He is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4, where he filed reports for NBCs Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBCs various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including Oprah, The View, The Tyra Show, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, and Showbiz Tonight. Dr. Smith has recently been appointed by President Obama to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He has written for various publicationsincluding Time, Newsweek, Mens Health, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including People, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicineon the Midway, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.A highly sought after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on 9/11. Dr. Smith is very active in charitable causes. He is currently a national advisory board member for the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. He has also served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB (class of '91) and received a master's inscience education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Dr. Smith is also the author the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the New York Times Bestseller The 4 Day Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Happy, Dr. Ian Smiths Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet. His newbook “Eat Your Age” is available and guides the community about ways to eat to improve physical and mental health. How to pick brain foods. How to eat foods that support you at all ages and stages in life. What is good fat? What proteins should I be eating? How are foods related to mental health and mental fitness? How to eat to support hormonal health? How to cope with burnout as a Physician. How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.Follow Dr. Ian Smith MD Dr. Ian Smith Website https://doctoriansmith.com/ Dr. Ian Smith Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctoriansmith/?hl=en Dr. Ian Smith Book https://www.bookhampton.com/book/9780063383555Follow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-upDisclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jens Pedersen, Director at the Africa First Advisory, about the far-reaching consequences of recent US funding cuts to HIV and TB programmes in Africa. For over 20 years, the PEPFAR initiative had bipartisan support and saved more than 25 million lives, including many in South Africa. However, in February, the Trump administration abruptly announced funding reductions that led to the closure of several clinics, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups such as adolescent girls, young women, sex workers, trans people, injecting drug users, and LGBTQ+ communities. While pregnant and breastfeeding mothers continue to receive support, others have been left behind. Following strong activist pushback, there has been a limited reprieve, but the future of critical HIV services remains uncertain as political agendas increasingly interfere with global health aid. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billboards promoting movies “for your consideration” take over Los Angeles freeways every award season, while San Francisco's drivers are inundated with tech jargon. But billboards do more than promote the industries that power our economy. Up and down California, they serve as cultural touchstones, calls to action and reflections of local values and beliefs. We talk about California's unique culture and history with billboards. What's a billboard you remember? Guests: Wendy Liu, author, writes about billboards for Bay Area Current Catherine Gudis, professor in the departments of History and Society, Environment, and Health Equity, University of California, Riverside Matt Stevens, arts and culture reporter, New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Steven Okoli, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London. From leading the UK's first adult stem cell transplant trial for sickle cell disease to driving innovation in AI-guided transfusion strategies, Okoli shares how clinical research, patient advocacy, and equity-driven care are reshaping the landscape of haemoglobinopathies in the UK and beyond.  Timestamps  00:00: Introduction  01:58: Quickfire round  09:09: Pioneering adult stem cell transplant in sickle cell  11:41: Combining AI and genetics for blood transfusion  13:58: Systemic disparities in sickle cell  20:58: Education and advocacy  23:30: Non-cancerous blood disorders  25:18: What's next in sickle cell?  27:27: Okoli's three wishes for healthcare  

Michelle Andrews built a career inside the pharma machine long before anyone knew what “DTC” meant. She helped launch Rituxan and watched Allegra commercials teach America how to ask for pills by name. Then she landed in the cancer fun house herself, stage 4 breast cancer, and learned exactly how hollow all the “journey” slide decks feel when you're the one circling the drain.We talk about what happens when the insider becomes the customer, why pill organizers and wheat field brochures still piss her off, and how she fired doctors who couldn't handle her will to live. You'll hear about the dawn of pharma advertising, the pre-Google advocacy hustle, and what she wants every brand team to finally admit about patient experience.If you've ever wondered who decided windsurfing was the best way to sell allergy meds—or what happens when you stop caring if you make people uncomfortable—listen up.RELATED LINKSMichelle Andrews on LinkedInTrinity Life Sciences – Strategic AdvisoryJade Magazine – Ticking Time Bombs ArticleNIHCM Foundation – Breast Cancer StoryFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews J. Wyatt Koma of Harvard University about his recent paper that explores enrollment trends and characteristics of low-income beneficiaries within Medicare Savings Programs.Order the July 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

People with disabilities —especially women of color —face unique, often invisible, barriers when it comes to accessing breast health care. From physically inaccessible mammography machines to bias and misinformation among providers, the breast cancer experience can look vastly different for women with disabilities. In this powerful conversation, disability advocate Monique Stamps opens up about the systemic inequities faced by people with disabilities in the health care system. Drawing from her own lived experience and professional advocacy, Monique explores how we must move beyond compliance — beyond ramps and accessible doors — to build a truly inclusive breast health system that serves everybody.

 In this episode, Dr. Aletha Maybank, President and CEO of Novellawells, LLC, discusses her journey from public health leadership to launching a new media venture aimed at reshaping the narrative around health. She shares insights on equity, advocacy, and the power of relationships in driving meaningful change across healthcare and beyond.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we're spotlighting a powerful, community-driven event that's redefining what healthcare access can look like—Live Your Healthy Lyfe. Joining the conversation are two of the event's driving forces: Teto Wilson (Founder of Live Your Healthy Lyfe and owner of Wilson's Image Barbers & Stylists) and Adriene Thornton (Director of Health Equity at Children's Minnesota). Together, they share how this annual event goes beyond traditional health fairs by blending screenings, mental health resources, music, art, and local vendors to foster trust and connection outside the clinical setting.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Reporter Heerea Rikhraj sits down with Andrew Schultz, president of PatientPoint Precision, and David Paragamian, CEO of Health Monitor Network, to discuss how marketers can optimize POC marketing to bridge the gap between new knowledge information for HCPs and health equity considerations for patients.  Step into the future of health media at the MM+M Media Summit on October 30th, 2025 live in NYC! Join top voices in pharma marketing for a full day of forward-thinking discussions on AI, streaming, retail media, and more. Explore the latest in omnichannel strategy, personalization, media trust, and data privacy—all under one roof. Don't wait—use promo code PODCAST for $100 off your individual ticket. Click here to register! AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.

In this powerful episode of The Radiology Report, we sit down with Dr. Lilian Ebuoma, a breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, certified coach, and changemaker, whose mission is saving lives through early detection and equitable care. As the founder of Lilly Women's Health and the Lilly Cares Foundation in Nigeria, Dr. Ebuoma is working to close the vast gap in breast cancer outcomes between the U.S. and Africa, where access to screening and early diagnosis is critically limited. With just 300 radiologists serving a population of over 200 million, Nigeria sees more than 30,000 women die annually from late-stage breast cancer, a stark contrast to the 90% survival rate seen in the U.S. But Dr. Ebuoma is changing that. In this episode, we cover: Her journey from Nigeria to the U.S. and from military service to medicine How she's leading the charge in expanding access to breast imaging across underserved communities The cultural and systemic barriers to early detection in Nigeria and how she's helping overcome them The inspiration behind her book, Love Your Breasts, Love Yourself Her passion for coaching and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders

Dr. Anne Marie Morse walks into the studio like a one-woman Jersey Broadway show and leaves behind the best damn TED Talk you've never heard. She's a neurologist, sleep medicine doc, narcolepsy expert, founder of D.A.M.M. Good Sleep, and full-time myth buster in a white coat. We talk about why sleep isn't a luxury, why your mattress does matter, and how melatonin is the new Flintstones vitamin with a marketing budget. We unpack the BS around sleep hygiene, blow up the medical gaslighting around “disorders,” and dig into how a former aspiring butterfly became one of the loudest voices for patient-centered science. Also: naps, kids, burnout, CPAPs, co-sleeping, airport pods, the DeLorean, and Carl Sagan. If you think you're getting by on five hours of sleep and vibes, you're not. This episode will make you want to take a nap—and then call your doctor.RELATED LINKSdammgoodsleep.com: https://www.dammgoodsleep.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-morse-753b2821/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dammgoodsleepDocWire News Author Page: https://www.docwirenews.com/author/anne-marie-morseSleep Review Interview: https://sleepreviewmag.com/practice-management/marketing/word-of-mouth/sleep-advocacy-anne-marie-morse/Geisinger Bio: https://providers.geisinger.org/provider/anne-marie-morse/756868SWHR Profile: https://swhr.org/team/anne-marie-morse-do-faasm/FEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr Molly Nguyen joins Ethics Talk to discuss the July 2025 issue of the Journal: “Rural US Emergency Medical Services.”  Recorded April 22, 2025.  Read the full isusue for free at JournalOfEthics.org

Dr. Susan Haverkamp, featured on the IDD Health Matters podcast, discusses her work on improving health equity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She highlights the lack of reliable national health data due to insufficient identification methods and advocates for simple survey questions to address this gap. Haverkamp also shares her role in creating core healthcare competencies through a Delphi study, stressing the importance of understanding the social model of disability, improving clinician communication and clinical skills, and recognizing implicit biases. She emphasizes recent progress in medical education, growing community-engaged research, and the need to mentor future healthcare providers. Her final advice includes listening to people with IDD, investing in students, and addressing mental health vulnerabilities within the IDD population.

Every community has its own story. These stories are shaped by it's residents, as well as policies and systems that influence community well-being. Comparing data by neighborhood or zip code, can not only help tell that story, but can also help shape policies that better serve those communities. In this episode, RIDOH's Michelle Wilson, chief of the Health Equity Institute and JoAnna House, a manger on the COVID Data Team join Dr. Chan to give specific examples of why data is critically important, especially when it comes to health equity. 

Reimagining Medicaid: Oregon's Revolutionary Approach to Health Equity Dr. Sejal Hathi, the nation's youngest state health director, discusses Oregon's groundbreaking Medicaid transformation that expands coverage beyond traditional healthcare to include housing, climate health, and nutrition. Learn how this innovative model achieved 97% coverage while addressing social determinants of health and setting new standards for healthcare policy nationwide. • Oregon's expanded Medicaid model demonstrates how healthcare funding can effectively address social determinants of health • Integration of housing, climate health, and nutrition support creates more comprehensive health outcomes • State-level innovation can drive national healthcare policy transformation • Personal experience and diverse perspectives are crucial for reimagining healthcare systems To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Holly Laird, Rural and Disability Equity Lead at the California Department of Public Health, is on a mission to reframe how state systems engage with rural communities. A lifelong advocate with deep roots in local and state public health, Holly led the first-ever Rural Health Equity Landscape Analysis at CDPH—a powerful blueprint for how the government can better serve communities historically sidelined in public health conversations.In this episode, Holly shares insights from the year-long analysis, revealing the systemic disconnects that rural Californians face—from data invisibility and outdated funding formulas to the politicization of words like “equity.” She breaks down the findings from both internal CDPH interviews and external community-based organizations, highlighting the urgent need for flexible funding, local partnerships, better broadband, and culturally competent communication. You'll walk away with a clearer picture of what true rural equity could look like—and why listening to frontline communities is step one.What You'll Learn From This Episode: CDPH's Strategic Plan and Priorities Community Inclusion and Partnership Section Rural Health Equity Landscape Analysis Internal CDPH Findings Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Health External Community-Based Organization Findings Barriers and Supports in Rural Health Planning and Next StepsConnect with Holly Laird: LinkedIn ResourcesCA-RISE (Rual Initiative for Statewide Equity)Rual Messaging Guide - CA-RISE Toolkits Frameworks Institute - Messaging for Rural Equity Every Woman Counts Program (Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening) California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) Middle Mile Broadband Initiative (CA Department of Technology) The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.

Gigi Robinson grew up with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a disease that turns your joints into overcooked spaghetti. Instead of letting it sideline her, she built a career out of telling the truth about invisible illness. We talk about what it takes to grow up faster than you should, why chronic illness is the worst unpaid internship, and how she turned her story into a business. You'll hear about her days schlepping to physical therapy before sunrise, documenting the sterile absurdity of waiting rooms, and finding purpose in the mess. Gigi's not interested in pity or polished narratives. She wants you to see what resilience really looks like, even when it's ugly. If you think you know what an influencer does, think again. This conversation will challenge your assumptions about work, health, and what it means to be seen.RELATED LINKSGigi Robinson Website: https://www.gigirobinson.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigirobinsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgigirobinsonTikTok: @itsgigirobinsonA Kids Book About Chronic Illness: https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-chronic-illnessFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to have our sister Caya Lewis Atkins, stopping by the class today. Caya is the founding principal of global DC Strategies and her resume reads like a masterclass of health equity Advocacy. Her early days at NAACP Health Division to literally being in the room where the Affordable Care Act was drafted and implemented to her more recent work as Chief Advisor for Policy and Strategy at Health and Human Services, office of Global Affairs. At the Global Fund fighting hiv, aids, tuberculosis, and malaria and zombie, and other places throughout the world, this sister has been moving mountains for our community.Protect Our Care https://www.protectourcare.org/join-the-movement/ Kaiser Family Foundation https://www.kff.org/tracking-the-medicaid-provisions-in-the-2025-budget-bill/ Black Women's Health Imperative https://bwhi.org/ NAACP http://naacp.org/issues/health-wellbeing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Paula Chatterjee of the University of Pennsylvania about her recent paper that explores whether or not rural hospitals saw financial improvements from participation in the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model.Order the July 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH

On the latest episode of The Huddle, we're joined by Jay Shubrook, DO, BC-ADM, FACOFP, FAAFP, Anne Lee, MEd, RDN, CDCES, and Clipper Young, PharmD, MPH, as they talk about Touro University' unique Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC). They explain how the center was formed, the services MOBEC provides, and how others can replicate this work to serve and educate a greater population of people with and at risk for diabetes.Learn more about MOBEC here: Touro University Californiahttps://diabetesjournals.org/clinical/article/42/1/125/153645/Community-Based-Diabetes-Awareness-Strategy-With  Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle-podcast.Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.

Send us a textIn this deeply reflective episode, we explore the layered realities of systemic racism in maternal and reproductive care, and why it should matter to everyone—even if the story doesn't feel like it's yours.We're joined by Dr. Courtney E. Williams, a Provost Early Career Postdoctoral Fellow— whose research and lived commitment to maternal health equity provide powerful insight into how racism shows up in reproductive outcomes—and how we can begin to address it together.Dr. Williams also shares simple, actionable steps that non-Black individuals can take to become better allies, advocates, and co-conspirators in the movement for reproductive justice and maternal health equity.Episode Highlights:1. Why Black Breastfeeding Week Matters- We break down the history, the why, and the reality behind this much-needed awareness campaign—and how the Black breastfeeding experience often diverges from the mainstream narrative.2. What Every White Ally Should Know in Birth Spaces- We offer gentle, grounded insights for white doulas, providers, and peers on how to support without centering themselves, listen without defensiveness, and lead with empathy.3. How to Move from Awareness to Action- This episode doesn't just ask you to care—it gives you real tools and resources to deepen your understanding, challenge systems, and support the journey toward reproductive justice for all.A Note From the Heart:This episode isn't about blame. It's about listening, learning, and beginning (or continuing) the work of showing up better—for ourselves, for each other, and especially for those whose voices have too often gone unheard in healthcare. If you're here, you're already doing something that matters.If you're a doula, provider, or simply a person who wants to understand more about racial disparities in maternal health, this episode is an invitation—not to be perfect, but to be present.Resources for Further Learning:White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntoshWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngeloWatch this podcast on Youtube Follow Milk Diva: Instagram Facebook Youtube www.MilkDiva.com Pregnant Snag your FREE 11-page "10 Common Breastfeeding Pitfalls to Avoid" Are you Doula or Birth Professional? Get your hands on our free Newborn Feeding Cheatsheet!

Substance use is a global public health challenge, affecting Northern and Southern countries alike. Yet strategies for managing it have varied widely. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Kwame McKenzie, a practicing psychiatrist and CEO of the Wellesley Institute. He's also Director of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Canada. Together they unpack how language shapes policy, explore the impact of the pandemic on substance use and discuss lessons from different national approaches to addressing this complex issue.Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.  All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.  

Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees:  ·       Abbey MacLellan ·       Zachary Ford ·       Marihan Farid ·       RJ Roggeveen ·       Michael Quon ·       Lynn Ashdown Description: Episode 108: ICAM Panel – Facing Ableism: What's Our Role in Building Inclusion

Episode Description:If you've ever wondered what happens when a Bronx-born pediatric nurse with stage 4 colon cancer survives, raises a kid, becomes a policy shark, and fights like hell for the ignored, meet Vanessa Ghigliotty. She's not inspirational. She's a bulldozer. We go way back—like pre-Stupid Cancer back—when there was no “young adult cancer movement,” just a handful of pissed-off survivors building something out of nothing. This episode is personal. Vanessa and I built the plane while flying it. She fought to be heard, showed up in chemo dragging her kid to IEP meetings, and never stopped screaming for the rest of us to get what we needed. We talk war stories, progress, side-eyeing advocacy fads, TikTok activism, gatekeeping, policy wins, and why being loud is still necessary. And yeah—she's a damn good mom. Probably a better one than you. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll want to scream into a pillow. Come for the nostalgia. Stay for the righteous anger and iced coffee.RELATED LINKSVanessa on LinkedInColorectal Cancer Alliance: Vanessa's StoryZenOnco Interview with VanessaFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Uché Blackstock, CEO and Founder of Advancing Health Equity (AHE), on her experiences founding AHE in 2019, the mission statement of the organization to pursue health equity in health care, and her generational memoir, LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast

Risa Arin doesn't just talk about health literacy. She built the damn platform. As founder and CEO of XpertPatient.com (yes, expert with no E), Risa's taking a wrecking ball to how cancer education is delivered. A Cornell alum, cancer caregiver, and ex-agency insider who once sold Doritos to teens, she now applies that same marketing muscle to helping patients actually understand the garbage fire that is our healthcare system. We talk about why she left the “complacent social safety” of agency life, how her mom unknowingly used her own site during treatment, what it's like to pitch cancer education after someone pitches warm cookies, and why healthcare should come with a map, a translator, and a refund policy. Risa brings data, chutzpah, and Murphy Brown energy to the conversation—and you'll leave smarter, angrier, and maybe even a little more hopeful.RELATED LINKS• XpertPatient.com• Risa Arin on LinkedIn• XpertPatient & Antidote Partnership• XpertPatient Featured on KTLA• 2024 Health Award BioFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Robert Burke of the University of Pennsylvania about his recent paper which evaluates outcomes for skilled nursing facilities value-based purchasing programs. Order the June 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Most medical care is backed by varying types of evidence, yet we apply higher standards to digital health tools before they're trusted, adopted, or reimbursed.In this special episode, guest host Lucia Savage is joined by Dr. Vindell Washington of Verily and Dr. Aaron Carroll of AcademyHealth for a candid conversation about the uneven standards we apply to digital versus traditional care. Together, they explore how we define evidence, whose voices shape that definition, and what it takes to build trust in an AI-powered healthcare future.We cover:

Dr. Jamie Wells is back—and this time, she brought a book. We cover everything from biomedical design screwups to the glorified billing software known as the EHR. Jamie's new book, A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering, is a masterclass in what happens when you stop treating kids like small, drunk adults and start designing medicine around actual human factors. We talk about AI in pediatric radiology, why drug repurposing might save lives faster than biotech IPOs, and the absurdity of thinking one-size-fits-all in healthcare still works.Jamie's a former physician, a health policy disruptor, a bioethicist, an MIT director, and a recovering adjunct professor. She's also a unicorn. We dig into the wonk, throw shade at bad design, and channel our inner Lisa Simpsons. This one's for anyone who ever wondered why kids' hospitals feel like hell and why “make it taste like bubblegum” might be the most important clinical innovation of all time. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you might get angry enough to fix something.RELATED LINKSJamie Wells on LinkedInBook: A Clinical Lens on Pediatric Engineering (Amazon)Book on SpringerDrexel BioMed ProfileGlobal Blockchain Business CouncilJamie's HuffPost ArticlesFEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review Out of Patients on your favorite podcast platform. For guest suggestions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@matthewzachary.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.