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| episode 6 - Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracey Bignall | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracey Bignall discuss the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) Introducing the REMI: A Tool for Advancing Race Equity in Public Health In this episode of the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality podcast, host Adeola Agbebiyi explores the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) alongside guests Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracey Bignall. Dr. Simon and Bignall detail the origins and development of REMI, emphasizing its role as a self-assessment tool designed to help organizations in the public health sector achieve sustainable race equity. They discuss the six stages of the REMI framework and its alignment with other equity tools, sharing insights on its implementation and impact. The conversation highlights the importance of leadership buy-in, flexibility, and the benefits of a collaborative and iterative process in fostering meaningful change. https://anti-racism.london/race-equity-maturity-index/ 00:00 Introduction to the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Program 00:33 Overview of the Position Statement and Program Themes 01:01 Podcast Series Goals and Host Introduction 01:43 Welcoming the Guests: Dr. Amanda Simon and Tracy Bignall 03:30 Tracey Bignall's Journey into Public Health and Race Equality 05:07 Amanda Simon's Path to the Race Equality Foundation 10:05 Exploring the Race Equity Maturity Index (REMI) 12:30 Development and Design of the REMI 15:54 Implementing the REMI: Steps and Benefits 20:38 Current Adoption and Impact of the REMI 29:09 Self-Assessment and Organizational Buy-In 35:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement to Use the REMI 39:27 Personal Reflections and Closing Remarks | |||
| episode 5 - Dr. John Licorish | 13 May 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
In the latest installment of our podcast, we delve into a critical discussion surrounding health equity and community outreach with two distinguished public health leaders. Dr. John Licorish, a Public Health Consultant in Brent, joins forces with Dr. Adeola Agbebiyi, the Assistant Director of Public Health in Newham, to unpack the complexities of identifying and engaging communities often labeled as ‘hard to reach’ who are more accurately described as 'underserved'. The Newham Health Equity Programme (NHEP) Health Equity Toolkit has been built to support service commissioners, designers and providers to analyse how equitable a service is. At the launch, the team from Newham introduced their ‘four steps to improving equity’ model, which helps individuals, teams, and organisations through the processes needed to understand health inequalities and implement effective service improvements. This model combines the activity and thinking from other change frameworks, including quality improvement methods used by the NHS, but makes this even easier to understand and follow. If you’d like to learn more about the Does It Look Like Newham (DILLN) and ART Framework tools, more details can be found on their website at https://www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/newham-health-equity-toolkit | |||
| episode 4 - Dr. Adeola Agbebiyi | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:48:50 | |
In this episode, Dr. Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health for the City of London and Hackney, hosts Dr. Adeola Agbebiyi, Assistant Director of Public Health in Newham, as they discuss Dr. Adeola's diverse career journey from film censorship to public health. They delve into her work on Newham Health Equity Programme, tackling structural racism, and implementing the ART framework to reduce healthcare disparities. Dr. Adeola emphasizes the importance of culturally competent public health services, community engagement, and innovative approaches to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations. The conversation also explores behavior change frameworks and how implementation science can bridge the gap between national health policies and local health needs, ultimately leading to more equitable and effective health interventions. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:18 Career Journey and Public Health 04:34 Public Health and Behavioral Science 10:12 Newham Health Equity Programme 16:17 Challenges in Public Health Services 20:28 ART Framework and Service Design 25:58 Diabetes Remission and Public Health Messaging 39:42 ADPH London Public Health Network 46:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | |||
| episode 3 - Dr Will Maimaris | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:46:15 | |
In this episode Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health of City and Hackney, interviews Dr. Will Maimaris, Director of Public Health in Haringey. The discussion covers Dr. Maimaris' journey into public health, his experiences and challenges in leadership, Public Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts in anti-racism and tackling inequality, and the specifics of his cardiovascular disease prevention work in North Central London. | |||
| episode 2 - Treating the Eastern European Community | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:45:44 | |
In this episode, host Lee Pinkerton welcomes three distinguished guests from the public health sector to discuss the unique health inequalities faced by Eastern European communities in the UK. Tetiana Teslenko, a paediatrician and neonatologist from Ukraine shares her work on childhood health and vaccination awareness among Ukrainian refugees. Galina Nguekam , a public health advanced practitioner working in Barking & Dagenham, outlines the efforts of the NHS and local councils to engage Eastern European communities through culturally sensitive outreach and vaccination steering groups. Diana Divajeva, a Lithuanian-born Public Health Intelligence Lead based in Hackney, explains the importance of data-driven decision-making and the challenges of overcoming misinformation and distrust in health services. | |||
| episode 1 - Professor Winston Morgan | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:32:00 | |
An interview with Professor Winston Morgan, Professor of Toxicology, Equity and Inclusive Practice at the University of East London. Confronting Racism: Health Inequities, Sickle Cell Challenges, and Academic Gatekeeping In this compelling episode of the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Program podcast, host Lee Pinkerton engages with Professor Winston Morgan from the University of East London. They delve into the impacts of racism on public health and academic careers, discussing the ADPH London position statement and exploring strategies to combat systemic barriers. The conversation touches on the psychological and physiological effects of racism, such as chronic stress contributing to premature aging and disease vulnerability. Highlighting new advancements, the episode also covers promising gene therapy for sickle cell disease and addresses the biases and training gaps in healthcare that affect treatment quality. Throughout, the importance of increasing diversity among healthcare professionals and understanding the broader societal factors influencing health disparities are emphasized. 00:00 Introduction to the Public Health Tackling Racism and Inequality Program 00:33 Themes for Action Development 01:01 Podcast Series Overview 01:43 Guest Introduction: Professor Winston Morgan 02:32 Professor Morgan's Academic Journey 03:06 Challenges in Academia 08:47 Supporting Students and Overcoming Barriers 11:47 Research on Racism and Public Health 15:44 The Impact of Discrimination on Health 17:12 Understanding the John Henryism Effect 18:34 Exploring Sickle Cell Research 20:43 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell 24:04 Challenges in Sickle Cell Treatment 28:51 Genetic Diversity and Health Inequalities 31:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | |||