Have you ever wondered about what services the Virginia Department of Health offers? Check in with us every episode to learn how we can be helpful for you and your family.
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Join us as we explore the human side of healthcare. Because health equity isn’t an abstract concept; it’s a lived experience. Cultivating Health Equity through education, partnership, and advocacy. Cultivatehealthequity.com for additional resources Cultivatehealthequity.blog to participate in the conversation.
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An innovative podcast from HealthPartners about diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism that asks candid questions. Join hosts Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD, plus leading guest experts, as they help expand the definition of healthy communities through open dialogue and conversations.
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Health Equity in Focus delves into the intricate dynamics of global health, examining how historical legacies continue to shape present-day realities in the Global South. Global health institutions, when failing to address deep-rooted issues, can perpetuate inequalities between North and South. Across various episodes, we explore issues like the implications of intellectual property to access to medicines, the use of policy space through TRIPS flexibilities, international regulatory standard ...
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The Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium and The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement bring you community voices in cancer care and prevention. Join us for conversations about cancer-related research, cultural humility, personal stories, and community-led work to reduce health inequities in Washington State. "We acknowledge exploited labor, racist, heterosexist, ableist, xenophobic, religious, sexist, trans-antagonistic and other oppressive violence ...
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Join your host and guide Matt Castner as we explore the world of health equity. In the first season, subtitled The Headwaters, we will explore the question of what health equity is and why we should care about it.
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Exposing the social norms, policies and systems that contribute to health inequities in Black America. Our mission is to report the facts and offer solutions to eliminate race-based disparities and achieve health equity. The conversation is led by Pastor George F Nicholas the Senior pastor of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church and Chairman of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity.
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Compass Opioid Stewardship Mini Series on Health Equity and Health Disparities
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Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, discuss the economic, racial, geographic, and social factors that often limit our patient’s abilities to achieve their greatest health. In this mini-series, they explore the policy and practice solutions that promote equity and advance the health and healthcare of our patients and communities. Through informational episodes and expert interviews, this series hopes to help craft a more equitable, just, and healthy nation.
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At the Rodham Institute, we work to alleviate health disparities in Washington, DC through a multipronged approach utilizing our position as a part of an academic medical center—George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This podcast series examines issues of health disparities from several perspectives, bringing in the voices of doctors, academic researchers, and patients themselves. Produced and voiced by Diana Hla, a senior at Johns Hopkins University, and David ...
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“Deal Rx: A Health Care & Private Equity Innovation Podcast,” hosted by Rubin Pusha, offers an insider’s view into the vital connection between health care systems and private equity. As a distinguished leader of the private equity team at Hall Render, a national law firm exclusively focused on health care, Rubin uses his expertise to unravel the complexities and opportunities within health care investments. Each episode of “Deal Rx” features engaging conversations with industry leaders, inn ...
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The Office of Vital Records
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Right in your backyard is a valuable resource, The Office of Vital Records. Need to get access to a birth certificate, marriage license or other critical documents... take a listen!Maynard Scales által
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Not Your Grandparents’ Health Care – Private Equity Is Changing It, with Gyasi Chisley
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Private equity is pervasive in health care because it can be transformative, says Gyasi Chisley. “Not just to exit and make money, but change and transform how we think about health care services.” In this conversation with host Rubin Pusha, Gyasi shares insights from more than two decades in the industry, with roles ranging from hospital CEO to in…
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Mpox's Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness
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For years, Africa grappled with a steady rise in mpox cases and recurring outbreaks, yet the disease remained largely overlooked by the global community. It was only when the virus reached Northern countries that mpox began to garner international attention. This long-standing neglect is evident in the sparse data on the disease, the minimal invest…
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VDH: Mental Health and Support for Harm Reduction
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We talk the use of Naloxone as a means of harm reduction and dealing with addiction as a mental health crisis.Maynard Scales által
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S4 Ep. 9: "Indigenous Representation in Research"
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In Season 4, Episode 9, we have a special episode in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Annavey Skenandore and Snowy Johnson from OCOE’s Indigenous Cancer Health Equity initiative sit down with Dr. Dornell Pete – Citizen of the Navajo Nation and Assistant Professor at Fred Hutch – to talk about the journey of navigating western academia and r…
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Introducing Deal Rx: Highlighting the Connections Between Health Care and Private Equity
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In the inaugural episode of Deal Rx, host Rubin Pusha of Hall Render welcomes guest Bob Ridlen, vice president of corporate development at Ardent Health, for a discussion about health care and private equity through the lens of Ardent – a system comprising 30 hospitals, about 24,000 employees, and 1,700 providers. Bob shares insights about the comp…
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Triumph Over Cancer: Health Stories: Stacey Edwards
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In 2017, Stacey Edwards' life took an unexpected turn when a seemingly ordinary day with her daughter revealed a life-changing diagnosis. As a nurse, Stacey was no stranger to health care, but nothing prepared her for the personal battle she was about to face. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of community. Visit cultivatehealthn…
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Accessibility in Health Care and Beyond
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As the director of web and mobile digital accessibility at HealthPartners, Steve Sawczyn leads a team dedicated to making health care simple and accessible for everyone. Steve, who is blind, has used his own experiences to inspire his team’s accessibility work and says he has learned to challenge what people say is impossible. Hosts: Kari Haley, MD…
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Seneca Nation of Indians vs New York State
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Ep. 7 This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we are exploring an important perspective from the Seneca Nation on the ongoing struggles for justice and equitable treatment, issues deeply rooted in historical injustices. Pastor George sits down with Samantha Nephew to discuss Native American affairs in Western New York, including the recent dispute between Ne…
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Miracles Happen_Breast Cancer Survivor Part 2 of 2_ Tracia Williams: Health Stories
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https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Tracia Williams’s life story is truly remarkable. Born with spina bifida, a condition affecting the spinal cord, she faced significant health challenges from birth. Tricia underwent back surgery shortly after birth to close an exposed spinal hole. But her medical journey continued: two weeks later, emergency …
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How Bystander CPR Improves the Odds of Survival
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Statistics show that women and communities of color are less likely to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah is the emergency medical services director at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and co-founder of Akoma United, an organization with the mission to save lives, especially in communities of c…
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Miracles Happen_Breast Cancer Survivor Part 1 of 2_ Tracia Williams: Health Stories
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https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Tracia Williams’s life story is truly remarkable. Born with spina bifida, a condition affecting the spinal cord, she faced significant health challenges from birth. Tricia underwent back surgery shortly after birth to close an exposed spinal hole. But her medical journey continued: two weeks later, emergency …
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Young Adult Cancer Survivorship_Jade Gibson:Health Stories Part 2 of 2
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https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Jade Gibson shares her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer at 16 to becoming a passionate advocate for young adults facing similar challenges. She discusses her experiences with healthcare, the importance of mental health, and the need for better support systems for young ca…
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Young Adult Cancer Survivorship_Jade Gibson:Health Stories Part 1 of 2
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https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Jade Gibson shares her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer at 16 to becoming a passionate advocate for young adults facing similar challenges. She discusses her experiences with healthcare, the importance of mental health, and the need for better support systems for young ca…
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S4 Ep. 8: "Que es un Ensayo Clinico?"
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¿Cuánto sabe sobre ensayos clínicos? En este episodio de Cancer Health Equity NOW, hablamos con Andrea Suzuki, Navegadora de Pacientes de el Centro de Cancer Fred Hutch, y Lucy Echevarría, Especialista Bilingüe en Ensayos Clínicos del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer. Únase a nosotros para conversar sobre preguntas comunes sobre los ensayos clínicos. …
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S4 Ep. 8: "What is a Clinical Trial?"
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How much do you know about clinical trials? In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, we talk with Andrea Suzuki, Patient Navigator at Fred Hutch, and Lucy Echevarria, Bilingual Clinical Trial Specialist with the National Cancer Institute. Join us as we have a conversation about common questions and misconceptions about clinical trials, learn to…
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Improving Access to Yoga for Chronic Pain in the Spanish-speaking Community
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chronic-pain management. Each person’s story is unique and requires individualized care that often includes non-opioid therapies. Sara Hall, a clinical nurse specialist in pain management at Regions Hospital, shares how a 2020 grant helped her team develop a yoga program that’s more accessible for Spanish-sp…
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“Deal Rx: A Health Care & Private Equity Innovation Podcast,” hosted by Rubin Pusha, offers an insider’s view into the vital connection between health care systems and private equity. As a distinguished leader of the private equity team at Hall Render, a national law firm exclusively focused on health care, Rubin uses his expertise to unravel the c…
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Understanding the IHR Amendments
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In our inaugural episode, we explore the recent amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and their implications for developing countries, particularly in light of the upcoming session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) negotiating a Pandemic Instrument. The IHR amendments represent a pivotal step towards recognizing the…
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Living with a Sudden and Life-changing Physical Disability
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Stephanie Zahrbock suddenly lost all sensation and the ability to move or feel anything below her belly button in 2016 when a lesion was discovered on her spine. The former runner shares how her world changed and how solutions to her challenges can benefit everyone. Hosts: Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD Guest: Stephanie Zahrbock HealthPartn…
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S4 Ep. 7: "Cancer Care and LGBTQ+ Communities"
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In Season 4, Episode 7, we have a special episode in honor of Pride Month. Annavey Skenandore, Snowy Johnson, and Daniel Padron from OCOE sit down with Dr. Triplette – Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program and Living Tobacco Free Services Program, as well as Associate Professor with the Cancer Prevention Program at FHCC (to name a f…
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Equity and Creating Safe Spaces for Open Dialogue
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It’s important to understand that equity, the quality of being fair and impartial, means we don’t all start from the same place. Equity in the workplace starts with commitment and alignment. Rhonda Cox, vice president of people and culture for Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, shares why equity’s important to her and what inspired her to want to…
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Minneapolis Schools Heal and Transform Through Grief and Trauma
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Growing Through Grief is a school-based grief support and crisis management program supported by the Park Nicollet Foundation that provides children with peer support groups, individual counseling, and death-related crisis response after they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. Nicole Barnes, Growing Through Grief program manager, and Judy Brow…
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It's My Body_Cancer Journey_ Christy Boucher: Health Stories
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https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Christy Boucher, a seasoned nurse with 12 years of experience who has dedicated her life to healthcare and advocacy. Her journey through breast cancer and the choices she made have shaped her into an advocate for early cancer screening and detection. Christy shares her story so we can learn from her experienc…
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Appreciating Life After Cancer_ Chris Knight: Health Stories
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About: https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Chris Knight is no stranger to the struggles of being diagnosed with cancer. In February of 2019, Chris was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Mediastinal Large B-cell. Chris underwent six rounds of chemotherapy totaling up to thirty-six bags. Before starting his first treatment, he learned how much t…
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S4 Ep. 6: "Sun Safety in Washington State"
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It's May and skin cancer awareness month! In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, hosts Kayla Kenyon, Deeya Chandran, and Jessica Lopez-Ramirez talk about sun safety with Lauren Bineau, Community Education Program Manager at Cancer Pathways. Lauren shares about the Sun Safety, Education, and Training (SUNSET) project, and we delve into the imp…
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Oncology Navigator_Debra Rundles: Health Stories
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About: https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Debra Rundles, an experienced oncology navigator and compassionate guide, accompanies individuals through the difficult cancer journey. Her unwavering commitment to serving, educating, and empowering cancer patients is remarkable. In recognition of her tireless efforts in the fight against breast cance…
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A Champion of Social Change
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About: https://cultivatehealthequity.com/about Dr. Harris is a passionate nonprofit leader and professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, committed to driving positive social change. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has dedicated her career to empowering marginalized communities and addressing social disparities.…
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Join us as we explore the human side of healthcare. Because health equity isn’t an abstract concept; it’s a lived experience. To achieve this mission, we leverage the art of storytelling to raise awareness, build personal faith, foster empathy, and drive positive change. Cultivatehealthequity.comThroy Campbell PhD által
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S4 Ep. 5: "Understanding Women's Health through the Women's Health Initiative"
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It's Women History Month! In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, hosts Aden Afework and Jessica Lopez-Ramirez speak with Dr. Garnet Anderson, biostatistician and clinical trialist at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, about her involvement as a Principal Investigator in the Women’s Health Initiative. Since its launch in 1992, the Women’s Health In…
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Rejecting Generational Trauma and Reimagining Black Neighborhoods for Economic Self-Sufficiency
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Ep. 32 Pastor George Nicholas and Dr. Henry Taylor discuss their plan to transform Buffalo's Black east side. This episode explores the concept of a neighborly community built on principles of solidarity, community governance, shared ownership, cooperative economics, and community wealth. We must own and control the land on which we are building ou…
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Gun Violence is the Output. Where does it begin?
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Ep. 31 Pastor George Nicholas and Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks discuss the issue of gun violence as a public health concern. They explore the historical roots of gun ownership in America, particularly its connection to the control of Black people, and the disproportionate impact of gun violence on Black youth. They also highlight the need for upcoming…
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How Dion Green Changed Legislation for Victims of Violence and His Current Run for Office
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Ep. 30 Guest host Ebony White delves into the depths of community resilience and grassroots advocacy with guest Dion Green. This show promises to unravel the tapestry of a community's struggle for health equity and the individual journeys of empowerment that fuel collective hope and healing. Dion Green is the founder and CEO of the Fudge Foundation…
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Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo Engages Students with Health Ambassador Program and Urban Gardening
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Ep. 29 In this episode of Igniting Hope Radio, guest host Ebony White interviews Isiah Gary, the Director of Diversity, Community, and Health Equity at Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo. Isiah discusses his role in helping students plan for their future careers and promoting health equity within the school. He highlights the importance of W…
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S4 Ep. 4: "Cervical Cancer Awareness Month"
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It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! In Season 4, Episode 4, hosts Daniel Padron and Cithlali Chavez Mendoza speak with guests from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and Yakima Health District Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP). This episode focuses on raising awareness about cervical cancer…
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Urban Gardening with Kids: Growing Happy People and Happy Plants so We Can Eat to Live
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Ep. 28 The Sensory Garden was created in response to the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store on May 14 2022. This is just one of seven Urban Gardens our guest has his green thumb on! Dwight Lowe, the executive director and founder of Home Beneath Our Feet, joins Ebony White on Igniting Hope Radio to discuss the importance of gardening and prov…
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Equity Action Lab
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Our focus on reducing disparities led to a partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. A gap in care with our Somali patient population was discovered after reviewing numbers for colorectal and breast cancer screenings, pediatric immunizations and diabetes. In the Season 4 finale, two HealthPartners colleagues, family nurse practitio…
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S4 Ep. 3: "Prostate Cancer Action and Advocacy with BACPAC"
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In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, we talk with Dante’ Morehead and Ben Young, members of the BACPAC team. BACPAC is a community of patients, partners, advocates, and researchers brought together with the mission of improving prostate cancer care for Black and African-descent men through community-based research and advocacy. In this epis…
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In this episode, we look at what Libertarianism has to say about health equity with our guests, Dr. Jess Flanigan and Michael Cannon. Libertarianism is a core part of American discourse, but can be absent from public health discourse, which is why this is one of our most important episodes.Matthew Castner által
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Family Cancer Gene Discovered with myGenetics
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HealthPartners created myGenetics, a community health research program in partnership with Helix, because DNA can tell people about their health and may hold the key to understanding certain health risk factors. Deenya Craig, a HealthPartners patient with a family history of cancer, started having irregular mammograms in her mid-30s and knew DNA te…
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Effective Altruism
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In this episode, we consider Effective Altruism, the cool younger brother of Utilitarianism. Effective Altruism provides another lens through which to consider what health equity demands of us, and leads to some interesting conclusions when thinking about American inequities in a global context. This episode features interviews with Dr. Brian Berke…
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The playing field isn’t always level when it comes to youth sports. Access for kids and communities often depends on whether parents and families can afford the costs connected to teams, training and travel. Lea B. Olsen, a former college athlete with a career in sports, shares her how she found competitive basketball as a kid growing up in South M…
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Join us for our first deep dive on an ethical framework with Utilitarianism, the invisible foundation of much of our modern world, including healthcare and public health. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Quinn and Dr. Chris Riley, two of the world's leading experts on Utilitarianism and its patron saint, Jeremy Bentham. We also trace Benth…
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S4 Ep.2: "Workforce Development and Indigenous Health Equity"
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This episode is a discussion of workforce development and the importance of representation when it comes to health equity for American Indian/Alaska Native communities. OCOE's Snowy Johnson is joined with Tee Benally, Senior Research Coordinator at Seven Directions, for a storytelling session on their pathways and experiences in public health as Na…
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Developing DEI Initiatives in Higher Learning
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Community Health MPact is a course in which students examine causes of and potential solutions to health inequities impacting urban communities in Minnesota. Urbanization can bring social and economic benefits, but structural inequities in these areas are the key contributors to health inequities which most often harm Black communities and communit…
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Parent Navigates Allyship
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Allyship is showing solidarity with members of a marginalized or mistreated group to which one doesn’t belong. Kelly Fang, senior on-site well-being program manager and health coach, shares her allyship story that began when her child wanted to dress more masculine. She talks about what allyship is and isn’t, struggling with the concept of “living …
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S4 Ep. 1: "Art Kits and Gender Affirming Support: two organizations impacting communities in Eastern Washington"
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Welcome Back! We are excited to kick-off Season 4 with a conversation with two community partners doing powerful, caring, and life altering work in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. In this episode, we talk with Anne Johnson, Director of Community Care with Spectrum Center Spokane and Caryn Bothman, Founder of Tough As Nails. How is their work…
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Join us as we define what "health" is with Dr. Nick King and Dr. Yukiko Asada. Defining health is a complicated endeavor that both reflects and shapes our cultural norms. Additionally, we create a parallel reality with The Oversimplicator to investigate the moral and health consequences of a society dedicated to eating as many hot dogs as you can.…
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Disparities in Breast Health
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women (excluding skin cancers) and second-leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S. And while African American women are less likely to develop breast cancer, they're more likely to die from it – a lot more likely. Dr. Lashonda Soma, a breast imager for Midwest Radiology who ser…
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Medicaid Re-enrollment Explained
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About 1.5 million Minnesotans with Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare must complete re-enrollment paperwork to re-determine their Medicaid-eligibility status by May 2024. The already significant disparities with access to health insurance for communities of color make this a health equity emergency. Leigh Grauman, a licensed social worker and dire…
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