HealthCare UnTold

09/04/2024

This week on HealthCare UnTold

Our guest today is Dr. Haghighian (Dr.Cyrus), Dr. Cyrus is deeply committed to patient care, aligning seamlessly with the mission of providing comprehensive and personalized healthcare. Specializing in Sleep Medicine, he strives to help patients achieve better sleep and overall well-being. He has ex...

08/12/2023

This week on HealthCare UnTold : Bilingualism and its Impact on Cognitive Processes: Grace deMeurisse and Edith Kaan, University of Florida

Today's podcast highlights new research on the impact of bilingualism on cognitive processes by Grace deMeurisse and Edith Kaan from the University of Florida. Over half of the world speaks multiple languages, including the majority of first-generation immigrants to the United States. This exciting....

23/11/2023

THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN TO HealthCare UnTold - WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL... Listen to our latest Episode: Dr. Betsy Guerra is a bilingual psychotherapist, international speaker, and author of Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the pain of loss, grief, and adversity.

Dr. Betsy Guerra is a bilingual psychotherapist, international speaker, and author of Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the pain of loss, grief, and adversity. She is also the Founder and CEO of of Better with Betsy, a group practice with innovative programs and services aimed to elevate our communities by helping....

03/10/2023

On this episode: Dr. Lloyd D. Barba, Assistant Professor of Religion and Author: Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentcostal Farmworkers in California

Our guest today is Dr. Lloyd D. Barba he is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Amherst College. Dr. Barba is also the author of a new book: Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentecostal Farmworkers in California, 1916-1966. His book contains the oral interviews, research and materials from archival coll...

13/09/2023

https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/downwinders-of-tularosa

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) is a group of activists who seek justice for the victims of the Trinity Test, the first atomic bomb detonation on July 16, 1945. The test exposed thousands of people living in nearby communities, largely Mexican American communities to harmful radiati...

26/06/2023

https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/shauna-goodman In 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.

In 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 as th...

15/06/2023

On this episode on HealthCare UnTOld, we start a Good News Miniseries: Hotfoot Teddy and the UnTold Story of Smokey the Bear. Listen to full episode here:

Our 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/Latino....

09/06/2023

This week on HealthCare Untold, Barbara talks with Dr. 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. Listen to full episode:

Dr. 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 medi...

16/05/2023

On this episode we talk to Jennifer Krippner, Chief Experience Officer: Institute for Healthcare Excellence. Listen o the full episode:

Our 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, compassion...

05/05/2023

On this episode Barbara reconnects with Rolando Bonilla: His 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 might get to see Rolando Bonilla in action! Tune in here:

His 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 might....

27/04/2023

Jesse is one of the Guest Speaker at this years TEDx San Diego. https://www.tedxsandiego.com/attend/seeds-of-change-2023 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 community. As a Gay Latino author, he shatters the taboos about our silent traumas, sexual abuse, addiction, and mental health. He tells his secrets out loud for all to hear and then to heal those who read and listen to his story. https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/jesse-leon-e0yb3dru-V8ALWoWf

Jesse is one of the Guest Speaker at this years TEDx San Diego. https://www.tedxsandiego.com/attend/seeds-of-change-2023 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 community. As a Gay Latino...

20/04/2023

On March 29, 2023, Narcan the lifesaving medication for overdoses has been approved for the over-the-counter purchase by the FDA. Overdoses 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. Lstent to full episode here:

On March 29, 2023, Narcan the lifesaving medication for overdoses has been approved for the over-the-counter purchase by the FDA. Overdoses 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. Fentanyl is be...

13/04/2023

On this episode on healthCare UnTold: Barbara Ann Garcia speaks Canfield-Allen, MPP, Director: Ceres Policy Research.
Aisha 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 women, and later worked as a paralegal for a private civil rights litigation firm. Since receiving a master’s degree in public policy from Mills College, she has largely focused on juvenile justice reform - partnering with communities and probation departments to prevent system-involvement for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming (LGB/GNCT) youth of color while improving outcomes for those already system involved. Listen to the Full Espisode:

Aisha 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 wom...

08/04/2023

Chanel 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 the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. You can listen to the full episode here:

Chanel 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 the be...

30/03/2023

On this Episode: Gerardo Sandoval and BarbaraAnn Garcia discuss the Good Health News in California: Medi-Cal Enrollment Before Individuals Leave Prison

Hosts 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 training a...

24/03/2023

On this Episode Barbara talks to Sylvia Bufanda Courtney, a Latina of Mexican and Native American ancestry, was born in Tucson, Arizona, but considers San Francisco her home. She came to San Francisco to attend college and soon met and married Vince Courtney, they had two children and they both finished college at San Francisco State and went on to law school while raising the children and working multiple jobs. Check out the Full Episode:

Sylvia Bufanda Courtney, a Latina of Mexican and Native American ancestry, was born in Tucson, Arizona, but considers San Francisco her home. She came to San Francisco to attend college and soon met and married Vince Courtney, they had two children and they both finished college at San Francisco Sta...

16/03/2023

ON THIS EPISODE: Darnell 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's Clues & You.

Darnell 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's C...

09/03/2023

Matt 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. Listen to this weeks episode here:

Matt 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 including as...

04/03/2023

Richard 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.

16/02/2023

In this episode, I reconnect with my most wonderful HS Alum, Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey - a Health Education, Maternal, Child Health Specialist and Founder of HALO for Families. Listen to Dr. Holsey's story - https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-chanda-nicole-holsey

10/02/2023

Today'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 City and Counties without having official roles in government disaster structures. https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/ceos-discuss-the-important-roles-of-community-based-organizations-in-response-to-disasters

07/02/2023

Albino 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 amongst formerly incarcerated youth and adults. https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/albino-garcia

26/01/2023

Yarida 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. Listen to Yarida's complete story HealthCare UnTold https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/yarida-estrada

12/01/2023

Luis Granados, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco; Board Chair, UnidosUS

Due 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 education and health services which are the elements of thriving communities.

05/01/2023

23/12/2022

HealthCare 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 Latino dollar and the total economic output (or GDP) of Latinos in the United States. The Latino GDP was $2.8 trillion in 2020, up from $2.1 trillion in 2015, and $1.7 trillion in 2010. According to this report, the Latino GDP would be the fifth largest GDP in the world, larger even than the GDPs of the United Kingdom, India or France.

09/12/2022

https://healthcare-untold.simplecast.com/episodes/rafi

Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L (Rafi) is a licensed Occupational Therapist based in Georgia. Rafi has worked in a variety of settings, from orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, to academia, and even healthcare consulting. He spent the majority of his clinical experience working at Charli...

01/04/2021

Southwestlabs.org is a generous donor to HealthCare Un
Told. Need a lab test and you don't want to go out? Contact Southwestlabs.org they provide a range of lab tests, contact them at Southwestlabs.org.

18/03/2021

Southwestlabs.org is a generous supporter of HealthCare UnTold, they provide you the opportunity to manage your health by providing lab tests. It's easy and you get a virtual medical consult on your results. Southwestlab.org