HealthCare UnTold

HealthCare UnTold is proud to share with our listening audience the powerful and moving story from JD Medina. JD Medina is the Director of WingsWORKS for Wings For LIFE International. As a native son of New Mexico, JD is proud of the rich culture of his state and his people. Struggles with alcohol and addiction lead him down a path that ended up in incarceration. Now as a returning citizen he is striving to improve his community and the people in it. Upon being released from incarceration JD became a Certified Peer Support Worker and is starting a new job training/peer support program at Wings For LIFE International (WFL).  JD Medina, is the force behind the growing Wings WORKS initiative, a program that will provide training in a variety of skills, including clay product design and production, woodworking, bike repair, jewelry-making and many more options for those needing to enter or re-enter the work world and take that a major step toward success.Before he joined WFL, JD was operations director for a famed jewelry designer, Paula Crevoshay, managing all aspects of the sourcing and manufacturing of her creative designs. As a registered gemologist with a particular talent for finding solutions to problems that plague in any manufacturing environment, JD is using all of his experience and talent to build Wings WORKS into a force for change, offering those with minimal skills and/or limited resources, the opportunity to learn, build, grow and become either successful entrepreneurs or great employees at established firms.  HealthCare UnTold encourages our listeners to support WingsWorks.org , they have some beautiful clay pieces of the Southwest at very reasonable prices, and we can support our community members with jobs and skills.  #WingWORKS.org#recovery#JDMedina#SecondChance.org#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

18 Mai 202349min

Our guest today is Jennifer Krippner who is Chief Experience Officer (CXO), at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence (IHE). Jennifer has over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, and as the CXO she leads health organizations to create work cultures that embraces trust, respect, compassion, and teamwork. In her position, she partners with healthcare leaders, physicians, nurses, and caregivers to design and deliver customized programs and solutions that address their specific needs to improve their quality of services.At HealthCare UnTold, we like to explore and celebrate pioneering forms of leadership and service that improve the care for our vulnerable communities. Listen in to her inspiring story!

11 Mai 202318min

His phone rings and he's there for you...found yourself in a difficult political situation, he already knows it and has a plan for you. We don't get to see any Latino Superheroes on TV or the Movies, but if you go to East San Jose, Sacramento, Antioch, Watsonville, or Washington D.C. you just might get to see Rolando Bonilla in action!Rolando is Chief Strategy Officer for Voler Strategic Advisors, providing strategic communications, crisis management and public relations. Voler Strategic Advisors are community based and not afraid to take on the most challenging issues to help. Listen in to hear a bit about his work and why he's such a talented advocate for our communities.#rolandobonilla#volerstragicadvisors.com#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

4 Mai 202321min

Jesse is one of the Guest Speaker at this years TEDx San Diego on June 11th. https://www.tedxsandiego.com/attend/seeds-of-change-2023#speakers   Listen to our interview of Jesse Leon, author of "I'm Not Broken," his one of kind memoir which yet represents so many lived experiences in our community. As a Gay Latino author, he shatters the taboos about our silent traumas, sexual abuse, addiction, and mental health. He tells his secrets out loud for all to hear and then to heal those who read and listen to his story.It's important for all of us to support debut Latino artists and authors like Jesse Leon. Listen to his own voice on his audible book; he has a powerful voice and story that you will not forget.  HealthCare UnTold encourages our listeners to support Jesse Leon, buy his book in English which is available now, and his book in Spanish which will come out soon. Gracias, Jesse, for sharing your brave and beautiful story.#TedTalk#TEDx#Ted Talk#I'm Not Broken#Jesse Leon#Recovery#Empowerment#Gay Latino Health#Redemption#healthcareuntold

27 Apr 202343min

On March 29, 2023, Narcan the lifesaving medication for overdoses has been approved for the over-the-counter purchase by the FDA. Overdose deaths due to Fentanyl and other Opiates have become a national emergency with over a million people who have died from drug overdose deaths since 1999. Fentanyl is being mixed in with Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Heroin with the user not realizing that Fentanyl makes their drug over 50 times stronger, which is a major contributor to overdose deaths. Having access to Narcan for anyone who is using any kind of opiates is essential to ensure their safety. Treatment for opiate addiction is available --visit your primary care physician, No Shame and treatment works.#narcansaveslives#treatmentworks#narcanoverthecounter

20 Apr 202312min

Aisha Canfield has worked in systems reform for the last decade. She began her career working as a case assistant in death row appeals for indigent prisoners in the state of California, served as a board member for the local chapter of a national organization to increase civic engagement amongst women, and later worked as a paralegal for a private civil rights litigation firm. Since receiving a master’s degree in public policy from Mills College, she has largely focused on juvenile justice reform - partnering with communities and probation departments to prevent system-involvement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming (LGB/GNCT) youth of color while improving outcomes for those already system involved. She has conducted national and statewide research on this topic and has published in numerous academic articles. She has trained and provided technical assistance to dozens of juvenile justice systems nationwide to implement SOGIE data collection systems and change culture for youth in secure facilities. Aisha has also served as an evaluator for community-based organizations that provide an alternative to incarceration for youth throughout the United States. Most recently Aisha has been hired to lead the implementation of federal standards that will architect the safety of 18,000 incarcerated adults and 1,000 detained youth in all of Los Angeles County detention facilities.

13 Apr 202329min

Chanel Weise-Carl is the first Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation at United New Mexico. United New Mexico is the National League Soccer Team for the State of New Mexico. When Chanel took lead of the new foundation for New Mexico's first-ever soccer team in 2020, it was right at the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Chanel quickly led multiple initiatives utilizing the influence of the United New Mexico soccer team to help and protect New Mexicans during the Pandemic. Chanel shares with us about the most recent initiative from Somos Unidos Foundation focused on activities like health fairs for fans  and the greater community to come together to create a healthy New Mexico. We at HealthCare Untold salute Chanel Weise-Carl for her commitment, creativity and pioneering leadership.   Donate to the Somos Unidos Foundation: somosunidosfoundation.org.  UNITED NEW MEXICO-SOMOS UNIDOS

7 Apr 202323min

Hosts Gerardo and Barbara discuss a recent expansion of Medi-Cal enrollment for those leaving prison and the importance of ensuring health and reentry services. Ninety-five percent of those in prisons today eventually will be released so it's important to assist these individuals with job training and health care linkages for a better transition back into our communities. Reentry programs and particularly community health workers have been incredibly effective in helping those transitioning from prison back into our communities.According to the article by CalMatters this Medi-Cal expansion will provide incarcerated people with a variety of health issues, including chronic conditions, mental illness, substance use disorders, disabilities, or who are pregnant will be eligible to receive assessment and treatment up to 90 days before release. These health care services will help facilitate a smooth reentry process and reduce costly emergency room visits and hospital stays.HealthCare UnTold applauds California efforts to support our brothers and sisters health and welfare as they transition back to their families and communities. Medi-Cal eligibility will expand to include inmates - CalMatters

30 Mar 202311min