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From topics of the day in healthcare, to educational insights, mindfulness practices, and inspirational stories, welcome to Health Talks with host Raj Savalia. I’m joined by people who advance community...
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From topics of the day in healthcare, to educational insights, mindfulness practices, and inspirational stories, welcome to Health Talks with host Raj Savalia. I’m joined by people who advance community healthcare, advocacy, and public health, while striving to improve patient care.
Launching in Season 3, Health Talks now has four new areas of focus:
Wellness Watch – Learn about wellness tips, nutrition programs, community garden programs, and more.
Educational Insights – Perhaps you’re more interested in insights about leading health care topics of the day. If so, tune in!
The Sidebar – How about feature stories about community health care? Then, this one is for you!
The Bold Podcast – Or maybe you’re mostly interested in the unique experiences of providers boldly providing care to vulnerable communities?
The topics are endless, so tune in every Thursday for a new episode!
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Launching in Season 3, Health Talks now has four new areas of focus:
Wellness Watch – Learn about wellness tips, nutrition programs, community garden programs, and more.
Educational Insights – Perhaps you’re more interested in insights about leading health care topics of the day. If so, tune in!
The Sidebar – How about feature stories about community health care? Then, this one is for you!
The Bold Podcast – Or maybe you’re mostly interested in the unique experiences of providers boldly providing care to vulnerable communities?
The topics are endless, so tune in every Thursday for a new episode!
Health Talks
Health Talks
Championing Community and Environmental Health with Veronica Clarke
18 JUL 2024 · Veronica Clarke, CEO of TCA Health, Inc. in Illinois, talks about her inspiring journey from dietician to CEO and her impactful efforts to champion community healthcare. We'll explore the rich history of TCA, including the legacy of its late founder, and how the organization has evolved over the years, achieving significant milestones along the way. Veronica also discusses her role on the National Association of Community Health Centers Executive Committee and the incredible work she has done both within and outside TCA.
We then get into the specific programs and initiatives that highlight TCA’s commitment to improving community health outcomes, especially in addressing environmental health challenges faced by vulnerable populations. From public housing to transportation and food deserts, learn how TCA tackles these complex issues through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships. This is part one of a compelling three-part mini-series. In our next episode, we’ll jump into the story behind TCA breaking ground on a truly innovative nutrition center that will work with the local community this fall. Stay tuned for more!
Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Champions Birth Equity
11 JUL 2024 · In this episode, we welcome Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for an inspiring conversation on her efforts to raise underrepresented voices and enhance community healthcare. Juliana serves as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, and is the first Black woman to hold the office and one of eight Black women in history to hold the title across the nation. We dive into her passionate advocacy for birth equity, a vital aspect of the Illinois state budget aimed at addressing maternal health disparities. Then we explore why birth equity is vital, the personal stories behind her dedication to this cause, and the transformative Birth Equity Investments recently approved in Illinois’ new fiscal year budget. These investments, including a $50 million child tax credit, funding to assess maternal mortality rates, and grants for pregnancy support services are set to make a significant impact.
Lieutenant Governor Stratton also shares inspirational stories from her advocacy journey, highlighting how birth equity initiatives can empower community health centers and uplifting vulnerable populations. Tune in to learn how the Birth Equity Initiative ensures more women have access to the maternal healthcare they need, while creating positive change across Illinois.
Resources
The Lt. Governor Championing Birth Equity: https://bit.ly/3XZ8MTz
News Release: https://bit.ly/461jfjm
Birth Equity Funding Breakdown: https://bit.ly/4eYPKCQ
Treatments for Patients with Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder (part 2)
10 JUL 2024 · We're welcoming back Tiffany Tathata and Bryce de Venecia for part 2 of an educational series that explores basic treatments for opioid and alcohol use disorder. Tiffany and Bryce are both Addiction Medicine fellows at Rush University Medical Center. Today, they focus on buprenorphine, precipitated withdrawal, and innovations in treatment with long acting injectable buprenorphine. The goal of this three-part podcast series is to educate non-addiction medicine specialists on the various treatments available for their patients with opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Resources
- SAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov/
- Buprenorphine quick-start guide for new prescribers https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/quick-start-guide.pdf
- Addiction Medicine Podcast – The Curbsiders - https://thecurbsiders.com/addiction
- Bridge to Treatment - https://nida.nih.gov/
Elevating Dental Care: Integrating Public Health Dental Hygienists at Health Centers
9 JUL 2024 · In this episode, Dr. Lisa Kearney from Erie Family Health Centers joins us to address the widespread shortage of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. We dive into the essence of high quality dental care by exploring the importance of training Dental Assistants within a community health center. We also tackle challenges and share best practices of on-the-job training. Discover the essential role of Public Health Dental Hygienists (PHDHs) and learn how they're seamlessly integrated into workflows. We'll also uncover whether patients are really receptive to care from PHDHs, and share some uplifting and inspirational stories from the field.
Resources
Illinois Oral Health Conference: https://bit.ly/4cF1HeO
PHDH Video: https://bit.ly/45XUmoI
Dental Assistant Training: https://www.iphca.org/oral-health/
Treatments for Patients with Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder (part 1)
27 JUN 2024 · Today, Tiffany Tathata and Bryce de Venecia join us for an educational series that explores basic treatments for opioid and alcohol use disorder. Tiffany and Bryce are both Addiction Medicine fellows at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This goal of their three-part series is to educate non-addiction medicine specialists on the various treatments available for their patients with opioid and alcohol use disorder. This episode focuses on primary care physician management, referrals, screening, naloxone, opioid use disorder, methadone basics, and insightful case studies. The conversation is a basic overview, and if you have any additional interest in the information provided please check out the resources below.
Resources
- SAMHSA - https://www.samhsa.gov/
- Buprenorphine quick-start guide for new prescribers https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/quick-start-guide.pdf
- Addiction Medicine Podcast – The Curbsiders - https://thecurbsiders.com/addiction
- Bridge to Treatment - https://nida.nih.gov/
Addressing Hypertension Challenges in Rural Communities
25 JUN 2024 · In part two of our hypertension discussion with the American Heart Association (AHA), Tim Nikolai, Senior Rural Health Director of the Midwest Region, joins us to discuss challenges that rural communities face with regards to hypertension control and chronic disease management. Tim also speaks about resources available for rural communities and how they can connect with the AHA.
Addressing Hypertension Challenges in Chicago with the American Heart Association
25 JUN 2024 · In this episode, we are joined by American Heart Association’s Lyzeth Mondragon, who is Vice President of Community Impact and works in the Chicago region. Lyzeth discusses various initiatives and resources available to health centers looking to improve hypertension rates in vulnerable communities, and addresses some of the barriers patients face in managing chronic conditions.
Injectable PrEP Workflow and Patient Success Stories
20 JUN 2024 · Happy Pride Month! It's part 2 of our Pride series, and David Sgarbossa and Maria De los Santos from Esperanza Health Centers are back to chat about HIV prevention services and their center's injectable PrEP workflow. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine that can prevent HIV infection in people who may be exposed to it through sex or injection drug use. Hear about the seamless coordination between different members of the healthcare team, ensuring a smooth PrEP administration process. Then we wrap up with real-life success stories showcasing the positive impact of a well-executed PrEP medication distribution process. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspirational patient stories.
Resources
HIV Prevention & Treatment: https://www.esperanzachicago.org/page/hiv-prevention-treatment
They’ll Be There for You: Touching and Funny Stories about Community Health Work
18 JUN 2024 · We spoke with Tyra Jones from the SIU School of Medicine about the importance of community health workers (CHWs). Tyra shares uplifting, poignant, and sometimes funny stories about working with patients and educating with empathy. Then we get into the ways health centers can improve CHW training programs, and how CHWs provide one-on-one help for patients who get a new diagnosis and have a lot of questions. We end with a detour into wellness, personality tests, and even how tv show’s like “Friends” all tie into winning strategies to improve community health care.
1:00-24:59 - Stories from the field
25:00-31:00 - "Friends" and personality tests
31:30-37:00 - Strategies to improve community health training
Resources
CHW Training Program - https://www.siumed.edu/cpd/community-health-worker-echo
Office of Community Care - https://www.siumed.edu/communitycare
Streamlining Healthcare: Tackling Pharmacy Desserts and Enhancing Clinic Efficiency
12 JUN 2024 · We explore pharmacy expansion and equitable health services access with our guests, Tina Plett-Kalainoff and Sarah Brondyke from Community Health Care, Inc. Discover how their collaborative efforts streamline pharmaceutical needs within healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. We also chat about the vital role of vaccine and medication inventory management, and discuss strategies that enhance operations. Our conversation also touches on stories from the field and how current community health center expansion is combating pharmacy deserts to ensure equitable healthcare access for all.
From topics of the day in healthcare, to educational insights, mindfulness practices, and inspirational stories, welcome to Health Talks with host Raj Savalia. I’m joined by people who advance community...
show more
From topics of the day in healthcare, to educational insights, mindfulness practices, and inspirational stories, welcome to Health Talks with host Raj Savalia. I’m joined by people who advance community healthcare, advocacy, and public health, while striving to improve patient care.
Launching in Season 3, Health Talks now has four new areas of focus:
Wellness Watch – Learn about wellness tips, nutrition programs, community garden programs, and more.
Educational Insights – Perhaps you’re more interested in insights about leading health care topics of the day. If so, tune in!
The Sidebar – How about feature stories about community health care? Then, this one is for you!
The Bold Podcast – Or maybe you’re mostly interested in the unique experiences of providers boldly providing care to vulnerable communities?
The topics are endless, so tune in every Thursday for a new episode!
show less
Launching in Season 3, Health Talks now has four new areas of focus:
Wellness Watch – Learn about wellness tips, nutrition programs, community garden programs, and more.
Educational Insights – Perhaps you’re more interested in insights about leading health care topics of the day. If so, tune in!
The Sidebar – How about feature stories about community health care? Then, this one is for you!
The Bold Podcast – Or maybe you’re mostly interested in the unique experiences of providers boldly providing care to vulnerable communities?
The topics are endless, so tune in every Thursday for a new episode!
Information
| Author | Raj Savalia |
| Organization | Raj Savalia |
| Categories | Health & Fitness |
| Website | - |
| rsavalia@iphca.org |
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