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Summary: In this reflection series, we delve into the grave impact of military occupation and nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll, as Duncan Reid links this history to the high rate of tuberculosis in the Marshallese community. W...
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Summary: In this reflection series, we delve into the grave impact of military occupation and nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll, as Duncan Reid links this history to the high rate of tuberculosis in the Marshallese community. W...
Summary: This episode will review the complexities of managing latent tuberculosis within the Congolese community, discussing the critical need for cultural sensitivity and community engagement when addressing latent TB. With...
Summary: We dive into the complexities of navigating the US healthcare system with insights from Franky and Mohammad, focusing specifically on the Marshallese community's challenges and the widespread misconceptions about TB ...
Summary: We sit down with H. Nina Kim to explore the delicacy of discussing hepatitis B without trigger, the consequential distrust in healthcare within immigrant communities tied to historical traumas, and the necessity for ...
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Family Physician/Community Organizer/ Leader/ Father
Dr. Raj Sundar is a family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente Washington with a commitment to patient-centered care and a passion for promoting diversity and inclusivity in healthcare. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sundar is a healthcare leader overseeing the care of over 60,000 patients and leading the Health Equity Action Team (HEAT), a dedicated group of over 500 members working to advance healthcare equity through community organizing.
Dr. Sundar also has made significant contributions to the medical field through his articles published in Health Affairs, Annals of Family Medicine, Family Medicine, and the Center for Health Journalism. He has also been featured in news articles, such as "Doctors Making a Difference: Raj Sundar, MD" on wsma.org.
He is widely recognized for his podcast, "Healthcare for Humans," where he shares his experiences and insights on providing culturally sensitive healthcare. This podcast serves as a resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of diverse communities and improve their patient care.
Co-Producer
A fervent believer in amplifying diverse voices to foster culturally sensitive care, Tessa co-produces the Healthcare for Humans podcast alongside Dr. Raj Sundar and Maha Razzaki. This platform serves as a conduit for marginalized communities' experiences, broadening the understanding of culturally safe care for providers and health systems.
As a speaker and moderator for the American College of Healthcare Executives, Tessa has actively led discussions on equity in healthcare and has been a vocal advocate for meaningful change. She currently serves as the Director of Business Strategy for the Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) and is responsible for spearheading multiple efforts to drive Kaiser Permanente Washington's strategic direction. She also serves on the board of ICHS, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Washington state.
Catch her on episode 14, talking about the Chinese immigrant experience with Seattle-based community activist, Ron Chew.
