198: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud: Dr. Kimberly Allen on Judgment, Dialogue, and Racial Healing Your browser does not support the audio element. Conversation is an important part of bringing an end to racism so that everyone thrives in our society. It’s something that the leaders of 904Ward care deeply about. The 904Ward organization … 198: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud: Dr. Kimberly Allen on Judgment, Dialogue, and Racial Healing

197: Secret Shopper research shows bias against patients with ‘worse’ insurance Your browser does not support the audio element. The underlying causes of health disparities are many, and sometimes healthcare providers can exacerbate disparities with how they operate. Health equity researchers have conducted “secret shopper” studies, revealing how healthcare providers limit appointments — and even … 197: Secret Shopper research shows bias against patients with ‘worse’ insurance

196: The importance of place: How the non-profit Purpose Built Communities helps create ‘cradle to college pipelines’ Your browser does not support the audio element. What does it take to create healthy neighborhoods that include broad, deep, and permanent pathways to prosperity for low-income families? That question is the focus of today’s episode with Carol … 196: The importance of place: How the non-profit Purpose Built Communities helps create ‘cradle to college pipelines’

195: Fostering tomorrow’s healthcare workforce: Opening doors & opening minds Your browser does not support the audio element. The case for diversity in healthcare professions is strong. Research shows that a diverse healthcare workforce improves health outcomes, particularly for patients of color, and also increases people’s access to care and their perception of the care … 195: Fostering tomorrow’s healthcare workforce: Opening doors & opening minds

194: How evidence-based policies can help alleviate poverty and improve health equity Your browser does not support the audio element. Poverty is a key driver of health disparities. But numerous policies have been shown to help alleviate poverty and improve health equity, according to Dr. Rita Hamad, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences at … 194: How evidence-based policies can help alleviate poverty and improve health equity