HealthCare UnTold

Our guest today is Itzel Maganda Chavez, the Civic Engagement Director for San Diego Alliance. Itzel shares her inspiring journey from growing up undocumented in San Diego to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Her story, transitioning from undocumented to DACAmented, and finally to citizenship, highlights the resilience and strength of immigrant communities. As the Civic Engagement Director at Alliance San Diego, she is responsible for promoting civic participation, organizing community efforts, and enhancing voting literacy. Alliance San Diego is a community organization dedicated to building collective power and creating an inclusive democracy. HealthCare UnTold honors Itzel and the San Diego Alliance for hard work to ensure our Democracy!#civicengagement#voterrights#voterliteracy#communityorganizting#immigration#dacamentation

10 Okt 202422min

Our guests today are Carolyn Pritchard and Lorie Spence the Co-Founders of Bridge Medical Communications. Carolyn and Lorie have committed their work to bridge the gap between the health industry and the patient. They believe that specialized communications to healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in optimizing the potential impact of medical innovations on the healthcare landscape and—ultimately—on the patient. Their vision is to empower healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through innovative communication tools, creativity, and strategic collaboration.#bridgemedcomms.com#patient voice#providerprofessionaldevelpment#medicalinovations#empowerhealthcareprofessionals#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

3 Okt 202418min

We are recasting our podcast on Smokey the Bear and our Indigenous firefighters. Help them by being safe and keeping your family safe with these safety precautions if you live in fire prone areas:*Create a fire escape planInstall and maintain smoke alarmsKeep important documents and essentials with multiple family members if you can't afford a fireproof safe:Pack an emergency kitHave a designated meeting point:Practice fire safety: Take precautions to prevent fires by keeping flammable materials away from heat sources, never leaving cooking unattended and being cautious with candles and other open flames.Our podcast for today presents the thrilling story of Hot Foot Teddy, popularly known as Smokey the Bear, who contributed immensely to our forest management practices. This marks the beginning of an enlightening mini-series on the invaluable contributions of Native Americans, Mestizo/Spanish/Latino firefighters, hot shots, and search and rescue teams to the forestry sector.In 1950, a massive fire broke out, and the Snowball Firefighter Crew from the Taos Pueblo in Northern New Mexico swiftly responded. During their heroic efforts to extinguish the fire, Adolf Samora, the crew leader, stumbled upon a little bear that was stranded in a tree. To their shock and dismay, they noticed that the bear's paws were severely burnt due to the raging fire. They immediately named the bear "Hot Foot Teddy" in honor of this harrowing ordeal and save.  Join us as we unravel the intriguing and Untold Story of the remarkable contributions made by our brave firefighters and traditional forest management practitioners. Let us pay tribute to generations of our communities who have put their lives on the line to safeguard our forests and help us appreciate the importance of conservation and sustainable forestry practices.

12 Sep 202410min

Our guest today is, Mario A. Guel who is a South Texas native with a background in nonprofit grant management, community economic development focusing on rural & underserved communities and higher education. At Build Healthy Places Network (BHPN) Mario serves as Senior Program Manager, providing oversight and coordination of community of practice and field building in alignment with BHPN's goals. He creates, develops, and sustains national, regional, and local (including indigenous nations) partnerships across sectors. Mario earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master of Jurisprudence in Business Law and Compliance from Texas A&M University.HealthCare UnTold Honors Mario A Guel as our Public Health Hero!https://buildhealthyplaces.org/tools-resources/rural-resources/

29 Aug 202419min

On August 4th, 2024, we lost a remarkable community leader, Profe. Armando Vasquez Ramos. In his honor, I wanted to recast the podcast we recently recorded. I reconnected with Armando through John A. Taboada’s photo exhibit at the Historical Society Center of Long Beach, which showcased the community work of El Centro de la Raza.Armando’s podcast interview holds a special place in my heart. I first met him when I was fourteen, when he was the Director of El Centro de la Raza. I worked as a student worker at El Centro from fourteen until I was twenty-one, receiving training and mentorship in youth development and community organizing. I was one of over 400 youth who worked at the Centro every summer, providing us with employment, education, community service, and keeping us out of harm’s way.Armando and the many other Chicana/o workers at the Centro became my second family, guiding me through college and giving me the skills and community experiences that helped me succeed in my many jobs and careers.Listen closely to Armando’s final words and advice, you will undoubtedly find inspiration and commitment to keep fighting for justice and peace.Donate to his gofundme.com fund: Honor Profe. Armando Vazquez-Ramos Legacy.Rest in Peace, Armando.#california-mexicocenter.org

22 Aug 202448min

Our guest today is Rebecca Hernandez, PhD, who is the Community Archivist at the UC Santa Cruz University Library. With a rich background as the former director of the American Indian Resource Center, Rebecca brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her role. She is dedicated to ensuring that the diverse and untold histories of Santa Cruz County are not only preserved but also celebrated. Learn how to preserve your historical documents or gift your historical materials, by contacting Dr. Hernandez at: rhernandez@ucsc.edu

8 Aug 202435min

Today, we’re joined by Janet Johns, Artistic Director, and Ruby Vasquez, Assistant Artistic Director from the Esperanza Del Valle Baile Folkorico in Santa Cruz County. They’re excited to announce the First International Folklorico and Music Conference, taking place in Santa Cruz County from August 15th to 25th. During our conversation, we’ll delve into the conference’s history and the meaningful relationship they’ve built with the University of Veracruz.Esperanza del Valle and Cabrillo College are hosting the Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana who will be teaching at the Folklorico Dance and Music Conference.CONFERENCE LOGISTICSThe conference will take place August 15-25, 2024. All interested youth, adult dancers and musicians are welcome.DANCE CLASSES: Beginning, intermediate and experienced level dance classes of Son Jarocho del Puerto de Veracruz and Boca del RioMASTER CLASSES: Classes in Son Jarocho of Tlacotalpan and Veracruz for professional dancers and folklorico directorsMUSIC CLASSES: Nematatlín musicians will offer classes in jarana and versada Jarocha (voice/lyrics)FANDANGO/TODOS BAILAN SU SON: An opportunity for all conference participants to perform dances learned for thecommunity.GALA THEATER PERFORMANCES: Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana and Nematatlinwill present "ROSTROS DE MÉXICO" at the Mello Center and "RAÍCES DEL PUEBLO" at the Crocker Theater. For More Information and Registration: esperanzadelvalle.org

4 Jul 202422min

Our guest today is Gabriela Rodriguez-Gomez who is a Ph.D. candidate in Chicana/o Studies & Central American Studies at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a specialization in the history of murals created during the Chicana/o art movement and the Mexican mural movement. She holds a B.A. in Art and History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of California Santa Cruz, an M.A. in Art History from the University of California Riverside, and an M.A. in Chicana/o Studies from UCLA. She received the Edward A. Dickson Fellowship in the History of Art at UCLA in 2021-2022 and is currently the UC President’s Pre-Professoriate Fellow for 2023-2024. The dissertation “Murals Without Walls, Muralism Without Borders: Womxn Artists and Their Portable Murals of the Chicano Art Movement in Colorado and California” examines the history of Chicana/o and Mexican muralism and identifies womxn artists and their portable murals.HealthCare UnTold honors Gabriela for her scholastic achievementhttps://chavez.ucla.edu/person/gabriela-rodriguez-gomez/

28 Jun 202423min