Ballots As Wellness: Talking Civic Health with Aliya Bhatia of Vot-ER
Episode Description: The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all recognize voting as a social determinant of health. In a year when more than 60 nations have or will hold elections (including the United States), the Well Beyond Medicine podcast examines the concepts of civic […]
Breaking Barriers: The Power of Workforce Diversity in Healthcare
Diversity in health care is more than just a buzzword — it is essential for delivering culturally competent care, addressing health disparities, and creating an inclusive environment for patients, families and providers. For the Latino/Hispanic community, which constitutes a significant and growing portion of the U.S. population, having health care providers who understand their cultural […]
Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 2 of 2)
In 2021, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) released a study indicating that roughly 2.3 million children across the U.S. serve as primary or secondary caregivers to family members wounded, injured or ill due to their service in the U.S. military. They are our nation’s hidden helpers. To better support these children, EDF partnered with the […]
Forum – Supporting Our Military Families and Hidden Helpers (Pt. 1 of 2)
In 2021, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) released a study indicating that roughly 2.3 million children across the U.S. serve as primary or secondary caregivers to family members wounded, injured or ill due to their service in the U.S. military. They are our nation’s hidden helpers. To better support these children, EDF partnered with the […]
Early Years, Lasting Impact: Supporting Early Childhood Educators
The Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program (TAP), started in 2018 and is led by the Rodel Foundation and the Nemours Children’s National Office of Policy & Prevention. It uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding to provide support and resources to early care education providers to make positive changes in their […]
The KIDS Health Act: Whole Child Health for the Nation (Pt. 2 of 2)
In part 2 of The KIDS Health Act series, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Dan Sullivan discuss ways in which the bill aims to integrate mental and physical health services for children eligible for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Senator Carper (D-DE) highlights his focus on early childhood development and access to healthcare […]
The KIDS Health Act: Whole Child Health for the Nation (Pt. 1 of 2)
The Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act is a bipartisan and bicameral effort now before the U.S. Congress that would establish a holistic approach to children’s healthcare by integrating mental and physical health services for children and youth who are eligible for both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This legislation would […]
Pathways to Improve Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are non-medical factors that affect health outcomes and quality of life. Much attention and work is focused on examining SDoH and creating pathways to improve them, with the ultimate goal of optimizing wellness for everyone. In this episode, we’ll take a look at two such pathways. SEGMENT 1: A paper […]
Locked Up – Addressing the Health Needs of Incarcerated Youth with Dr. Michael DeBaun and Dr. Elizabeth Barnert
According to the Prison Policy Initiative’s “The Whole Pie 2023” report, more than 47,000 children under 18 years of age are incarcerated, with 1 in 16 in an adult prison or jail. This statistic underpins the American Pediatric Society’s Issue of the Year: increasing access to quality health care for children who are incarcerated. It’s […]
Hidden Helpers Heard
According to a study commissioned by The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, there are 2.5 million children, teens, and young adults in the U.S. taking on significant responsibilities for wounded, ill or aging veterans within their own families. These “hidden helpers” are supporting their wounded parent, grandparent, sibling or other family member with activities of daily living […]
