193: Health equity solutions: A conversation with Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice Your browser does not support the audio element. A diverse healthcare workforce is critical to improving outcomes for our diverse nation. In order to achieve this, there needs to be both a pipeline and a pathway, says Dr. Valerie … 193: Health equity solutions: A conversation with Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice

192: How might religion benefit cardiovascular health among Black Americans? Your browser does not support the audio element. Participating in religious activities appears to benefit cardiovascular health among Black Americans. It’s something we explored in an episode on this podcast a few years back. Health systems, professional societies and researchers are increasingly recognizing that “faith-based … 192: How might religion benefit cardiovascular health among Black Americans?

191: The Community health needs assessment: An underappreciated tool Your browser does not support the audio element. In today’s episode, we explore some big questions about community health — and how hospitals and health care workers can help promote equitable health outcomes in their communities. The Community Health Needs Assessment, or CHNA, is a  powerful … 191: The Community health needs assessment: An underappreciated tool

190: How pollution and climate change impact health disparities Your browser does not support the audio element. Across the globe and in the U.S., environmental crises loom large and threaten our most vulnerable populations. “There’s a lot of dying that’s happening now, and it’s primarily among poor, Black and Brown people,” says Dr. Cherly Holder, … 190: How pollution and climate change impact health disparities

189: Medical Mythbuster Joel Bervell explains why representation matters — in medicine and media Your browser does not support the audio element. What motivates Joel Bervell, a.k.a. the Medical Mythbuster, to create social media content addressing racial disparities, the hidden history of medicine, and biases in healthcare?  He’s seen how it can literally save lives. … 189: Medical Mythbuster Joel Bervell explains why representation matters — in medicine and media