We found 10 episodes of Radio Advisory with the tag “health equity”.
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Episode 27: Supporting transgender patients amid rollback of protections
June 30th, 2020 | 27 mins 37 secs
external guests, health equity
In this episode, Rae talks to Dane Menkin, Director of LGBTQ services at Main Line Health, about how diversity, respect, and inclusion are vital to providing care to the entire LGBTQ population. They give practical advice on to get buy-in and support from leadership, share lessons for teaching providers and staff how to provide cultural competent care for transgender patients, and discuss how the moves by HHS and the Supreme Court impact transgender care going forward.
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Episode 25: An authentic approach to health equity
June 23rd, 2020 | 26 mins 10 secs
external guests, health equity
Frustration about inequity and injustice is putting a spotlight on the impact racism has on health equity. While it’s encouraging to see so many health care leaders publishing statements condemning racism, many are asking, “What should I do next?”. In this episode, Rae tackles how organizations can ramp up their health equity efforts whether they are at beginning their journey or are already an established anchor for their community.
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Episode 19: Why racism is a healthcare issue
June 3rd, 2020 | 26 mins 6 secs
health equity
In this episode, Rae sits down with inclusion leader and head of workforce research Micha’le Simmons and health equity researcher Darby Sullivan to discuss why racism is a healthcare issue. Together, they outline the public health challenges of police violence, the health disparities faced by people of color, and the role that social determinants play in long term health—all of which contribute to a shorter life span for so many black Americans. This episode offers guidance for healthcare leaders looking to support their communities, their patients, and their own employees, along with a list of resources that will help executives take anti-racist actions.