Changemakers Episodes

Dec. 15, 2025

80 I The $91 Million Nobody Measured: eConsults and Specialty Access …

Overview: We dive into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County’s transformative eConsult system. We explore how this tool slashes speci...

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Dec. 8, 2025

79 I It's Not Capability, It's Design: Digital Health Equity (HLTH)

Overview: We dive into the inspiring stories of Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Gigi Magan family medicine physicians and co-founders of Alma First . We explore the challenges they observed during the pandemic with digital health disp...

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June 26, 2025

72 I Honoring Culture in Care: Filipino Values in Healthcare (Part 2)

Overview: We explore the complexities of trust, cultural values, and intergenerational dynamics within the Filipino community, especially in accessing mental health and healthcare services. We discuss how deep-rooted traditio...

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June 12, 2025

71 I When Communities Lead: Little Manila Rising's Blueprint for He…

Overview: We explore the powerful story of Little Manila Rising, an organization founded to preserve the Filipino American legacy in Stockton, California, and uplift the South Stockton community. We hear how founders rallied ...

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April 8, 2025

68 I Four Days, Three Thousand Lives—Seattle King County Clinic w/ Ju…

We sit down with Julia Colson, the founder and executive director of the Seattle King County Clinic , to discuss the incredible journey of establishing a large-scale, volunteer-driven pop-up clinic providing free dental, visi...

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Dec. 30, 2024

61 I The Hidden Equity Gap: How Outdated Tech Hurts Healthcare Access…

We delve into the critical topic of fax machines and their surprising impact on health equity with Bevey Miner, a seasoned expert in healthcare technology. Drawing from over two decades of experience, Bevey illuminates the co...

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Dec. 26, 2024

60 I Transforming Cardiometabolic Care: Innovation Meets Equity with …

We welcome back Dr. Avantika Waring from 9 AM Health to discuss her vision for cardiometabolic care, emphasizing equity in treating diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension through innovative virtual models. Dr. Wa...

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Dec. 23, 2024

59 I Beyond Metrics: Building Equitable Patient Experience with Sven …

We welcome Sven Gerlinger to discuss the importance of health equity in patient experience at Northwell Health. We explore how equitable care is deeply personal and why it's essential to segment data to ensure all voices, esp...

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Dec. 13, 2024

58 I The Future of Geriatric Healthcare — Ageism and Equity with Dr. …

We dive into the significance of health equity and systemic ageism in healthcare with Dr. Maria Carney from Northwell Health , a leading geriatrician and palliative medicine physician. Dr. Carney shares her expertise on the c...

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Aug. 20, 2024

51 I Equity as Value — Integrating Cultural Inclusivity in Healthcare…

Summary: We discuss the importance of understanding the diverse demographic makeup of patients and tailoring healthcare metrics like A1c and blood pressure to community needs. We explore the challenges of engaging immigrant c...

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May 22, 2024

46 I Safe Place International: Nurturing Leadership and Hope for LGBT…

Summary: We explore the heart-wrenching yet inspiring journeys of Tom, Arnold, Cathy, and Brainze as they navigate the challenges of being LGBTQIA+ individuals in Africa. Despite facing severe rejection, discrimination, and l...

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Feb. 21, 2024

40 I 50 Years Later—Michael Byun Reflects on ACRS Approach to Address…

Summary: We dive deep into the nuanced world of healthcare interpretation and cultural competency with Michael Byun , exploring the critical role language and cultural understanding play in delivering care to diverse communit...

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Feb. 7, 2024

39 I The Founding of Asian Counseling & Referral Services (ACRS): A …

Summary: On this episode, we interview Theresa Fujiwara , co-founder of the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). We discuss the grassroots origins of ACRS and its pivotal role in providing culturally responsive menta...

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Oct. 9, 2023

30 I Shankar Rai: A Surgeon's Journey from Rural Nepal to Internation…

In this episode of Healthcare for Humans, host Raj Sundar interviews Shankar Rai, a pioneering plastic surgeon from Nepal. Shankar shares his incredible journey, from being the sole healthcare provider in a remote area withou...

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