A look back at the people, programs and partnerships going well beyond medicine.
From Host Carol Vassar
After a week at SXSW in Austin, I traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, for a one-on-one interview with Dr. Larry Moss, the visionary President & CEO of Nemours Children's Health, who makes the case for Whole Child Health. Speaking of children, SXSW brings out the child in all of us, as you can see in this video.
Equity in Action: Transforming Lives with Dr. Wizdom Powell
Chronic exposure to racism impacts mental health and fuels systemic inequities in care. Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, Tech Advisor for The Evidencewatch Collective and former Chief Purpose Officer of Headspace, discusses how discrimination leads to higher rates of depression, anxiety and PTSD, particularly among Black men. Breaking the stigma requires gender-sensitive care and policies to ensure mental health support is accessible and equitable.
The Whole Child Health Alliance, established in 2022, unites hospitals, schools, and community organizations addressing children’s physical, mental, emotional and social needs. In episode 116, guests Daniella Gratale, MA, Nemours Children’s Health, Josh Traylor, MPH, Center for Health and Research Transformation, and Jim Perrin, MD, MassGeneral Hospital, discuss how the Alliance is redefining pediatric care through policy, value-based models, and holistic approaches. Explore the resources available and take action to help children and families thrive.
Inside Neonatal Care: Key Insights from The Incubator Podcast
Neonatologists Benjamin Courchia, MD, and Daphna Barbeau, MD, co-hosts of The Incubator podcast, which focuses on neonatal care, partnered with us for a special podcast episode. They recorded on-site at the recent Hot Topics in Neonatology conference, where they interviewed fellow neonatologists and explored the latest advancements and innovations in the field. Together, they share key insights from their interviews of attendees discussing some of the most exciting trends shaping neonatal care today.
Anita Ravi, MD, MPH, MSHP, FAAFP, President and CEO of the PurpLE Health Foundation, will discuss the foundation’s efforts to support survivors of gender-based violence and their approach to addressing trauma, health and poverty during survivors’ recovery. Stay tuned for this upcoming episode!
Featuring Brett Matthews, CEO of Kate Farms – a company on a mission to transform lives with organic, plant-based formulas and shakes designed for individuals with chronic illnesses.
CEO Danette Leighton leads the Women’s Sports Foundation in developing programs and advocating to help women and girls reach their full potential in life through sports.
Shairi R. Turner, MD, Chief Health Officer of Crisis Text Line, shares how the organization is using empathy and innovation to provide mental health support for people ages 8-80.
Kate Farms redefines Food as Medicine.
