Ep. 108: Children's Health Equity: A Fireside Chat with Dave Chokshi and Kara Odom Walker
"If you care about health, you must care about health equity." This sentiment was shared by Dave Chokshi, MD, former New York City health commissioner, during a day-long child health equity symposium in Orlando, Florida. The event was sponsored by the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health.Today's episode features insights from Dr. Chokshi who emphasized that health inequities are preventable and solvable through systemic change. The conversation highlights lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced child poverty and improved access to health care, showcasing what’s possible with collaborative action. Alongside Dr. Chokshi, Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, from Nemours Children’s Health, reflects on actionable strategies to make a measurable impact in eliminating health disparities and ensuring a brighter future for children nationwide.Guests:Dave Chokshi, MD, Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, City College of New York; former Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene for the City of New York, NYKara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, Nemours Children’s HealthHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 107: In Service of Public Health: Insights From Admiral Rachel Levine
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist whose clinical work focuses on the intersection of mental and physical health. She brings a strong commitment to equity and inclusion to her role as the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.We had the privilege of speaking with her ahead of the 2024 election to discuss a wide range of public health issues affecting children, including vaccinations, health disparities, hunger, nutrition and whole-child health.Guest:Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHost/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 106: The Magic of Collaboration featuring UCF & Nemours Children's Health
Orlando, "The City Beautiful," is emerging as a global center for medical care, innovation and research. A new partnership between Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Central Florida (UCF) — highlighted by the launch of the Nemours/UCF Department of Pediatrics — aims to train future pediatricians and drive advancements in pediatric health research.Guests:Debra German, MD, Vice President of Health Affairs and Founding Dean, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Heather A. Fagan, MD, MS, FAAP, Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education, Nemours Children’s Hospital, FloridaHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 105: ChatGPT MD: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pearl
Dr. Robert Pearl, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group and a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his latest book, ChatGPT, MD. He shares how generative AI could transform health care by empowering patients and clinicians through real-time data analysis and insights. These AI tools could significantly improve chronic disease management, helping to reduce the incidence of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. In this wide-ranging interview, we explore his vision for the potential of generative AI in reshaping the future of health care.Guest:Robert Pearl, MD, author, podcaster, former CEO of the Permanente Medical Group, Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University School of MedicineHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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Ep. 104: More Than Words: Understanding & Stopping Bullying
Bullying is more than “I know it when I see it” behavior. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is distinguished by certain specific elements: it is repetitive, aggressive, threatening behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. From name-calling and teasing to hitting and spitting and beyond, the negative effects of bullying on our youth are well-documented. Guest:Daniel J. Flannery, PhD, Director, Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Case Western Reserve UniversityHost/producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.
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