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How Do We Get More Latinas Interested in Nursing? Ideas & Inspiration from Authors of New Book
Our guests were looking for a book that told real-life stories about Latinas in nursing, but they couldnt find one. So they took the job upon themselves and wrote their own book, titled Latinas in Nu
Environmental Leader Dr. Vanessa Kerry Delves Into Intersections of Health and Climate at COP28 Global Climate Gathering
Originally broadcast on November 30, 2023 The United Nations Climate Change Conference (known as COP28) is underway and on Dec. 3 it will feature a Day of Health. This is the first time the world le
Can She Solve the Mystery of Long COVID? Dr. Lisa Sanders Searches for Clues
Originally broadcast on September 28, 2023 Dr. Lisa Sanders grew up reading Sherlock Holmes. Now, shes looking to solve health care mysteries as the medical director of the Yale New Haven Long COVID
Is the Air We Breathe Safe? Award-Winning Scientist Linsey Marr & Green Building Council’s Peter Templeton Share Their Insights
Originally broadcast on November 16, 2023 Did you catch environmental engineer Linsey Marr, Ph.D., on 60 Minutes explaining how she was confident she knew COVID was an airborne virus (even when the
New NACHC CEO Dr. Kyu Rhee: Top 3 Goals for Community Health Centers
Originally broadcast on November 9, 2023 Experienced health care executive Dr. Kyu Rhee, recently named as the president and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers, says member or
Grantmaking During Global Turmoil: The Rockefeller Foundation’s President Dr. Rajiv Shah
Originally broadcast on November 2, 2023 Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, served on the National Security Council and elevated the role of development as part of our nations f
Preventing Veteran Suicides: VA Under Secretary Dr. Shereef Elnahal Outlines Plan
Originally broadcast on October 26, 2023 Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the Under Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, says their most important clinical care and public health issue
Flu Update from CDC Dir. Cohen: So Far, Not An Early Flu Season
Originally broadcast on October 19, 2023 Dr. Mandy Cohen, the new CDC director, is facing big hurdles as she tries to explain to Americans the benefits of three vaccines now available at the same time
Budget Woes & Health Care Policy Snarls: Latest Views from D.C.
While both parties in Washington dig in for a longer fight over the budget, health care policy hangs in the balance. Ben Leonard with POLITICO and Nathaniel Weixel with The Hill both cover health care
Ideas for Improving Hispanic Health with Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association; Charles Barber on “Paz y Salud” Publication
Portions of this broadcast previously aired in May 2021. As we mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we hear from Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association, which represen