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Dr. Jan Carney, A National Public Health Leader
HealthCare UnTold - July 13, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesIn this podcast episode, we dive into the remarkable career and accomplishments of Dr. Jan K. Carney, MPH Program Director, Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy, and Professor of Medicine at the Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont. Notably, Dr. Carney served as Vermo...
Martha Nino, A Technology Leader and Author "The Other Side" From a Shack to Silicon Valley
HealthCare UnTold - July 07, 2023 22:49 - 23 minutesWelcome to today's episode on HealthCare UnTold! We are honored to have Martha Nino, a remarkable technology leader, as our guest. Martha has recently published a captivating book titled "From the Other Side" From a Shack to Silicon Valley, in which she recounts her extraordinary journey from a ...
Jeannie Economos, Farmworker Association of Florida: Their Commitment forJustice and Human Rights
HealthCare UnTold - June 30, 2023 20:07 - 21 minutesIn our episode today we are joined by Jeannie Economos, a dedicated advocate from the Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF). Jeannie enlightens us about the remarkable work carried out by the FWAF and sheds light on their response to the concerning Florida Legislation Senate Bill 17-18. The ...
Shauna Goodman, Executive Director of the National Sobering Colloborative
HealthCare UnTold - June 22, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutesIn today's podcast episode, we interview Shauna Goodman the Executive Director of the National Sobering Collaborative. Sobering Centers are a safe haven for publicly intoxicated individuals, helping them navigate through the process of sobriety and reintegrate into society. These centers serve ...
Good News Miniseries: Hotfoot Teddy and the UnTold Story of Smokey the Bear
HealthCare UnTold - June 15, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutesOur podcast for today presents the thrilling story of Hot Foot Teddy, popularly known as Smokey the Bear, who contributed immensely to our forest management practices. This marks the beginning of an enlightening mini-series on the invaluable contributions of Native Americans, Mestizo/Spanish/Lat...
Dr. Jay K Joshi, Physician, Author and Health Equity Advocate
HealthCare UnTold - June 08, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesDr. Jay K Joshi, physician, author, and entrepreneur, has released his debut book titled "Burden of Pain." The book presents a unique perspective on the opioid epidemic, which is the most pressing health issue of our time. Dr. Joshi incorporates harm reduction practices in his care and lost his ...
Rohan Pardasani Cofounder and CEO of Avaana: Providing Australians Access To Comprehensive Health Services
HealthCare UnTold - June 01, 2023 19:10 - 16 minutesRohan Pardasani, is the Cofounder and CEO of Avaana. The Avaana health platform allows for Australian communities to connect with multiple health providers, quickly and efficiently. Avaana has helped health providers with access to new clients and community members can access a wholistic compre...
ReBroadcast - Dr. Sandra Pacheco, Practioner of Curanderismo
HealthCare UnTold - May 25, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutesManaging our disconnects created by the pandemic; not visiting our families and hugging our loved ones has been very trying for our families. These recommended behaviors are the opposite of what we do in times of emergencies and that creates confusion, anger and maybe disregard for public hea...
JD Medina, WingsWork Director, Wings for Life International: Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
HealthCare UnTold - May 18, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutesHealthCare UnTold is proud to share with our listening audience the powerful and moving story from JD Medina. JD Medina is the Director of WingsWORKS for Wings For LIFE International. As a native son of New Mexico, JD is proud of the rich culture of his state and his people. Struggles with alcoh...
Jennifer Krippner, Chief Experience Officer: Institute for Healthcare Excellence
HealthCare UnTold - May 11, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutesOur guest today is Jennifer Krippner who is Chief Experience Officer (CXO), at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence (IHE). Jennifer has over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, and as the CXO she leads health organizations to create work cultures that embraces trust, respect, compas...
Rolando Bonilla, Our Hero's Hero: Chief Strategy Officer for Voler Strategic Advisors
HealthCare UnTold - May 04, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutesHis phone rings and he's there for you...found yourself in a difficult political situation, he already knows it and has a plan for you. We don't get to see any Latino Superheroes on TV or the Movies, but if you go to East San Jose, Sacramento, Antioch, Watsonville, or Washington D.C. you just mi...
Recast - In Honor of his June 11th, 2023 TEDx San Diego as Guest Speaker- Jesse Leon, Author of "I'm Not Broken."
HealthCare UnTold - April 27, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutesJesse is one of the Guest Speaker at this years TEDx San Diego on June 11th. https://www.tedxsandiego.com/attend/seeds-of-change-2023#speakers Listen to our interview of Jesse Leon, author of "I'm Not Broken," his one of kind memoir which yet represents so many lived experiences in our communi...
NARCAN: Overdose Medication Approved For Over The Counter Purchase
HealthCare UnTold - April 20, 2023 23:12 - 12 minutesOn March 29, 2023, Narcan the lifesaving medication for overdoses has been approved for the over-the-counter purchase by the FDA. Overdose deaths due to Fentanyl and other Opiates have become a national emergency with over a million people who have died from drug overdose deaths since 1999. Fent...
Aisha Canfield-Allen, MPP, Director: Ceres Policy Research
HealthCare UnTold - April 13, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutesAisha Canfield has worked in systems reform for the last decade. She began her career working as a case assistant in death row appeals for indigent prisoners in the state of California, served as a board member for the local chapter of a national organization to increase civic engagement amongst...
Chanel Weise-Carl, Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation at New Mexico United
HealthCare UnTold - April 07, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutesChanel Weise-Carl is the first Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation at United New Mexico. United New Mexico is the National League Soccer Team for the State of New Mexico. When Chanel took lead of the new foundation for New Mexico's first-ever soccer team in 2020, it was right at th...
Good Health News in California: Medi-Cal Enrollment Before Individuals Leave Prison
HealthCare UnTold - March 30, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutesHosts Gerardo and Barbara discuss a recent expansion of Medi-Cal enrollment for those leaving prison and the importance of ensuring health and reentry services. Ninety-five percent of those in prisons today eventually will be released so it's important to assist these individuals with job traini...
Sylvia Bufanda-Courtney: Labor and Civil Rights Activist
HealthCare UnTold - March 23, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutesSylvia Bufanda Courtney, a Latina of Mexican and Native American ancestry, was born in Tucson, Arizona, but considers San Francisco her home. It is where she chose to live after leaving Tucson in 1964 in hopes of being able to work for higher wages than were available to her in Tucson and there...
Darnell Lamont Walker, Emmy-Nominated Writer and His Journey as a Death Doula
HealthCare UnTold - March 16, 2023 21:48 - 21 minutesDarnell Lamont Walker is an American writer, director, and producer who has directed and produced social impact documentaries including Seeking Asylum, Outside the House, and Set Yourself on Fire. He has also written for the children's television shows Karma's World, Face's Music Party, and Blue...
Matt Huerta: Dedicated to Affordable Housing and Community Development for Healthier Communities
HealthCare UnTold - March 09, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutesMatt has over 22 years of experience in affordable housing and community development. He has developed hundreds of affordable homes including rental and for sale in the Sacramento, San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay Areas. In his consulting capacity he serves in several leadership roles includin...
Richard Raya, Chief Strategic Officer, Mission Economic Development Agency: Community Transformer
HealthCare UnTold - March 04, 2023 00:45 - 23 minutesRichard Raya is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco. In this role, he helps to develop strategies to support the economic development of the Mission District, a historically Latino neighborhood in the heart of the city. Richard is helping to dr...
Nicole Lamoureux, President and CEO, National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
HealthCare UnTold - February 23, 2023 20:06 - 27 minutesNicole Lamoureux is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). NAFC's 1,400 member organizations, Board of Directors, and partners advance the mission of ensuring that the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality h...
Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey - a Health Education, Maternal, Child Health Specialist and Founder of HALO for Families.
HealthCare UnTold - February 16, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutesDr. Chanda Nicole Holsey is a Health Education and Maternal and Child Health specialist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology where she graduated with honors at San Diego State University. She also received a Master of Public Health in Behavioral Science and Health Education from the Ro...
Nonprofit CEOs Discuss the Important Roles of Community Based Organizations in Response to Disasters.
HealthCare UnTold - February 09, 2023 20:53 - 42 minutesToday's episode explores the important roles of community-based organizations during disasters. Three local nonprofit CEOs in Watsonville, CA--Erica Padilla Chavez, Maria Elena de la Garza, and Jasmine Najera--share with us the important responses that their organizations have provided to their ...
Albino Garcia Jr., Executive Director of La Plazita Institute, Albquerque, New Mexico
HealthCare UnTold - February 02, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutesAlbino Garcia Jr. is the Founder of La Plazita Institute, a grass-roots community organization in Albuquerque, NM that engages young people and their families in a comprehensive, holistic approach to youth and community development. A major focus of La Plazita is to help prevent recidivism among...
Yarida Estrada, Community Leader/Organizer/Activist and Future Executive Director
HealthCare UnTold - January 26, 2023 20:54 - 19 minutesYarida Estrada is a community leader and organizer who has committed her life to social justice. She volunteers with numerous New Mexico and national organizations from getting out the vote by knocking on doors to working on state and national legislation. Yarida is part of the leadership team ...
Catie Harris, CEO and Founder of Nursepreneurs
HealthCare UnTold - January 19, 2023 20:13 - 20 minutesCatie Harris (PhD, MBA, RN) is in the business of helping other nurses start their own businesses. Her company Nursepreneurs is committed to helping nurses start 1,000 businesses a year for the next 10 years. After many years of working in multiple nursing roles, Catie came to the realization th...
Luis Granados, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco; Board Chair, UnidosUS
HealthCare UnTold - January 12, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutesDue to the impact of gentrification, Latinos have been faced with moving away from their established neighborhoods losing generational ties, businesses, and strong neighborhood cohesion. This forced exodus impacts Latinos' financial security and disrupts the stability and ready access to educati...
Recast: Racial Justice During A Pandemic 2020, with Nane Alejandrez from Barrios Unidos & Luis J. Rodriguez, Activist Author
HealthCare UnTold - January 05, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesWe should imagine the world differently for the future in the post-pandemic era: A world where justice prevails and our brothers and sisters in the criminal justice systems are treated fairly and mass incarceration is a practice of the past. Those released from our jails and prisons have supp...
Marco Mendoza, Renowned Rock and Roll Musician: His Journey of Recovery and Artistry
HealthCare UnTold - December 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour(RECAST) Marcos Mendoza is appreciated throughout the Rock and Roll music world as a renowned bass player for bands like Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent, The Dead Daisies, and Journey. Marcos has also released several albums including his new album "New Directions" released in September 202...
Co-hosts Gerado and Barbara talk about the Extraordinary Latino Domestic Product (GDP): the Power of the Latino Dollar
HealthCare UnTold - December 22, 2022 20:00 - 19 minutesHealthCare Untold Hosts Gerardo and Barbara discuss a recent Executive Summary on the 2022 Latino Gross Domestic Product by Matthew Fienup from the Center for Economic Research, California Center for Economic Research, California Lutheran University. This report highlights the power of the Lati...
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