HealthCare UnTold – Details, episodes & analysis

Our podcast today features Jasmine Najera and Barbara Garcia, who provide us with statistics regarding the economic power of US Latino communities. In addition to exploring these vital statistics, they delve into the critical role of uplifting and supporting the dedicated staff of our Latino community organizations, especially during these challenging and uncertain times. Keep our Latino Organizations strong by donating and volunteering. Si Se Puede!
#LatinoEconomicPower
#StrengthInCommunity
#SupportLatinoOrganizations
#DonateAndVolunteer

Our guest today is Aaron Painter, the CEO of Nametag. Aaron shares his journey from a 14-year career at Microsoft, where he held various leadership roles across multiple countries, to founding Nametag. Driven by his personal experiences with online fraud and identity theft, Aaron has created cutting-edge technology that offers unprecedented protection from digital manipulation and impersonation fraud.
Aaron discusses the evolution of fraud, from simple check scams to sophisticated digital impersonation using deepfakes, and highlights the surge in remote work-related security threats, especially in health care. He explains how Nametag's DeepFake Defense technology verifies authentic identities. Aaron also provides some practical ways to help protect your digital identity.
HealthCare UnTold recognizes Aaron Painter and Name Tag for their dedication to identity safety.
#DigitalSafety
#ProtectYourData
#SecureYourInformation
#ThinkBeforeYouClick
#ProtectYourDigitalIdentity

Our guests today are Carolyn Pritchard and Lorie Spence the Co-Founders of Bridge Medical Communications. Carolyn and Lorie have committed their work to bridge the gap between the health industry and the patient. They believe that specialized communications to healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in optimizing the potential impact of medical innovations on the healthcare landscape and—ultimately—on the patient. Their vision is to empower healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through innovative communication tools, creativity, and strategic collaboration.
#bridgemedcomms.com
#patient voice
#providerprofessionaldevelpment
#medicalinovations
#empowerhealthcareprofessionals
#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

On today's episode, Gerardo and Barbara review an article from Healthline.com on the 13 Ways That Sugary Soda is Bad for Your Health.

Sugary Drinks are the number one cause of obesity in the US diet and contribute to Multiple Health Risks including an early death.  

Water is the most important liquid for our bodies and reducing intake of sugary drinks can help reduce heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

The 13 ways that Sugary soda are bad for your health include;

1. Soda doesn't make you full, so you drink more.

2. Large Amounts of sugar turns into fat in your liver.

3. Sugar increase your Belly Fat.

4. Sugar may cause insulin resistance.

5, Sugary beverages may be the leading cause of Type 2 Diabetes.

6. Sugary soda has no essential nutrients.

7. Sugar may cause Leptin resistance which is a leading driver to fat gain.

8. Sugary soda may be addictive.

9. Sugary soda may increase heart disease.

10. Soda Drinkers have a higher risk of cancer.

11. Sugar and Acids in Soda cause dental problems.

12. Soda drinkers have an increased risk of gout.

13. Sugar consumption is linked to an increased risk of Dementia.

#drinkwaterforbetterhealth

#reducesugarydrinks

#sugarydrinkscanmakeyousick

#water

#healthcareuntold

#gentecare

Today's episode is with the Hosts of RAMA BLUEPRINTS Podcast, Socorro Gamboa and Darren de Leon. The RAMA BLUEPRINTS Podcast is dedicated to telling the story of the Mission District in San Francisco and the youth development leadership movement that was created by the nonprofit Real Alternatives Program (RAP).

RAMA BLUEPRINTS podcast is interviewing BIPOC youth leaders that emerged from this movement, many who have continued their community justice work and have become the adult leaders in the Mission District of San Francisco.  

Listen in to the beautiful stories of self-determination for community of colors told by RAMA BLUEPRINTS hosts and the incredible leaders that continue to improve the lives of San Franciscans with love and empowerment.

HealthCare UnTold and RAMA BLUEPRINTS podcasts hope to continue their collaboration to support Latina/o/x podcasts. 

#RAP

#communityemporwerment

#selfdetermination

#missiondistrict

#ramablueprintpodcast

#healthcareuntold

#gentecare
 

Today's guest is David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer for BAYADA, a nonprofit home health care provider with 360 offices in 23 states and several international locations. BAYADA is leading the charge to advocate against recent notifications that The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) has proposed an alarming $1.33 billion dollar budget cut for home healthcare services in 2023. Medicare is also forecasting additional cuts of more than $2 billion in 2024 and beyond. In addition to impacting aging Baby Boomers, these cuts will greatly affect our nation’s disabled population, including medically fragile children, NICU babies, and others.  

In July, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), together with Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL 7th District) and Vern Buchanan  (R-FL 16th District),   introduced the Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2022 (S. 4605/H.R. 8581) to prevent the proposed cuts to home health from taking effect prior to 2026. BAYADA'S goal is to increase awareness of this issue so that the most vulnerable Americans can continue to access this life-saving care.  

Check out this website for more information about how to help stop these cuts to Home Health Care: heartsforhomecare.com

#BAYADA

#healthathome

#heartsforhomecare.com

#homehealth

#healthcareuntold

Listen in and Donate to keep Watsonville Community Hospital open for the community of the Pajaro Valley in California. The  only local hospital in Pajaro Valley provides essential services; without a viable hospital, this community would face multiple health risks.

Listen in and learn how the Watsonville/Pajaro Valley Community came together with local elected officials, government entities, businesses, nonprofits, appointed experts, and individual donors to purchase and manage their local hospital.  

You can also be part of this historical movement to ensure hospital services access by donating to: Pajaro Valley Health District Project. PVHDP.ORG

HealthCare UnTold is proud to support the efforts of the members of this community who came together to maintain their health safety net.

#https//www.pvhdp.org

#healthcareisaright

#watsonvillecommunityhospital

#gentecare

#healthcareuntold

Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert.

A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie practiced more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive.

Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know" series.

She is the author of "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT" and the host of the weekly "Ask a Doctor - What Your Doctor Wants You to Know with Dr. Virgie" show on the VoiceAmerica radio network (Thursdays 2 pm PST/5 pm EST).

#crushmedicaldebt.com

#negotiateyourmedicaldebt

#Drvirgie

#learnaboutmedicaldebt

#healthcareuntold

#gentecare

Karen Elizabeth Nunez is one of the many medical practitioners who are committed to serving our nation's most vulnerable communities. She pursued training in several medical specialties and shares her crash course in urgent and emergency care as a nurse practitioner in the Los Angeles County Jail, various Shelters in San Francisco, and Drug Treatment Programs in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She showed her commitment to these communities with her love and compassion as well as her medical expertise. Karen reminds us that we must always care for those most in need and at HealthCare Untold we are honored to share her heroic story.

National Health Center Week - Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County

Today on HealthCare UnTold, our co-host, Jasmine Najera facilitated a roundtable discussion with members of the Safety Net Clinic Coalition (SNCC), which brings together leaders to improve health outcomes for Santa Cruz County residents who receive care through publicly funded programs. Each year, SNCC leaders join thousands of communities across the nation to recognize and celebrate the innovative work of health centers during National Health Center Week, with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of healthcare clinics. This year, NHCW is August 7- August 13 and the theme is “Community Health Centers: The Chemistry for Strong Communities,” which reminds us of the key elements that help shape a healthy and equitable environment that includes our most vulnerable communities.

We are incredibly grateful for our guests today and their leadership in our community!

Interviewee Contact Information:

Amber Williams

Amber_Williams@janussc.org

https://janussc.org/

Dr. Rose Lovell

rlovell@schealthcenters.org

https://www.schealthcenters.org/

Dori Rose Inda 

droseinda@splg.org

https://splg.org/

Monica Martinez

monica.martinez@encompasscs.org

https://www.encompasscs.org/

Dr. Sepi Taghvaei

staghvaei@dientes.org

https://dientes.org/

Emily Chung

emily.chung@santacruzcounty.us

https://santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth.aspx

#healthcareuntoldpodcast

#gentecare

#healthequity

#nationalhealthcenterweek

#safetynetcliniccoalition

#healthimprovementpartnershipofsantacruzcounty