EquiTEA

On this episode of EquiTEA, Irene sits down with Juanita Irvin and Saitt Arvizo of the Immunizations program to discuss the importance of childhood immunizations and their role in protecting individual and community health. 
Together, they discuss the questions many families have about vaccines, explain why routine immunizations are so important, and share how trusted information and open conversations can empower parents and caregivers to make informed decisions.   
 
To learn more about the Immunizations Program, please visit:    
https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/immunization-program 
 
For a list of vaccination clinics throughout the county, please visit:  
https://www.ruhealth.org/upcoming-vaccination-clinics

On this episode of EquiTEA, Celeste sits down with Valerie Rodrigues, Sarah Proctor-Hamilton, and Juan Felix, who represent the past, present and future of our Public Health internship program.
Together, they share what inspired them to pursue public health, reflect on the lessons and experiences that have shaped their journeys and discuss the impact of hands-on community work. 
To learn more about the Community Service and Internship opportunities, please visit:   
https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/community-outreach

On this episode of EquiTEA, Health Equity Program Coordinators Irene and Tomi break down the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), explaining how these tools help identify community health needs and guide action to improve health outcomes. 
Tune in as they discuss how community voices, local data, and strong partnerships work together to shape Riverside County's health priorities and why meaningful community engagement is essential to advancing health equity.   
To learn more about the CHA and CHIP, please visit:  
https://www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health/national-public-health-accreditation 
If you are interested in joining the Housing, Mental Health, or Access to Care CHIP Action Groups, please email:  
RivCoHealthEquity@ruhealth.org

On this episode, Amanda Trinh sits down with Assistant Nurse Manager Tiffany Brisken to unpack the realities of hepatitis in honor of Hepatitis Awareness Month. Together, they break down the various types of hepatitis and how they are transmitted, prevented, and treated.
They also highlight how social determinants of health disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and the critical role the Disease Control branch plays in education, prevention, outreach, and connecting communities to care.   
Tune in to learn more about the people and processes working to protect and promote public health in our community.

On this episode of EquiTEA, epidemiologist Jenny Duong sits down with RUHS Public Health Lab Director Dr. Syreeta Steele and Community Outreach Coordinator Janet Garcia. Together, they provide a behind-the-scenes look at the public health lab, explaining how it operates and the critical role it plays in the community.
They also explore what health equity looks like in practice, offering real-world insights from their day-to-day work and its impact on advancing community health.  
 To find out more about the Riverside County Public Health lab, please visit:   
https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/laboratory-services