HealthCare UnTold

Today's episode on HealthCare UnTold is with one of the co-founders of Carta Healthcare, James Matheson.Carta Healthcare was created from the firsthand experience of another cofounder of Carta Healthcare, Matt Hollingsworth. Matt spent days at the hospital with his mother's and experienced the challenges of getting adequate and timely health information from the hospital. With this in mind Matt and James created Carta Healthcare to assist hospital systems with AI-enabled solutions to improve quality and operational initiatives across the healthcare ecosystems.Carta Healthcare is an example of new AI solutions for healthcare information management with the goal of improving the patients experience and improving the quality of healthcare.#cartahealthcare#AIsolutions#QI#patientexperiences#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

14 Sep 20239min

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) is a group of activists who seek justice for the victims of the Trinity Test, the first atomic bomb detonation on July 16, 1945. The test exposed thousands of people living in nearby communities, largely Latino communities to harmful radiation, causing cancers and other diseases. The TBDC was founded in 2005 by Tina Cordova and Fred Tyler, along with other residents of Tularosa, to collect data and raise awareness about the health effects of the test.The Trinity Test was part of a series of 200 atmospheric nuclear tests conducted by the United States between 1945 and 1962. These tests also affected thousands of uranium miners, mostly Native Americans, who provided the raw material for the bombs. The miners and the downwinders were not warned of the dangers of radiation exposure and were not compensated for their suffering.After decades of lawsuits and advocacy, Congress finally passed a bill in 2023 to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides compensation to individuals harmed by nuclear testing and uranium mining. The bill, which was signed into law by President Biden on August 8, 2023, expands the eligibility criteria to include the downwinders of New Mexico and the post-1971 uranium miners/workers. The bill also covers more states and territories affected by nuclear testing, such as Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Guam, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.The passage of the RECA amendments was a historic victory for the TBDC and the Native American communities who fought for their rights and recognition. HealthCare UnTold honors these groups and asks you to donate to: The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium.The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC).Please send checks directly to:TBDC c/o Tina Cordova7518 2nd St. NW​Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107​Sources: July 29,2023/The Washington Post 'No 'Oppenheimer' fanfare for those caught in first atomic bomb's falloutby Karen Brullard and Samuel Gilberttrinitydownwinders.comYouTube: Tina Cordova ExcerptsOppenheimer

31 Aug 202312min

Our guest today is Alberto B. Mendoza, the Managing Director for the John S. Knight (JSK) Fellowship. This fellowship provides seasoned journalists the opportunity to reenergize and learn new skills with other peer journalists. Alberto joined JSK from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists where he was the Executive Director for five years. In this role Alberto revitalized this association by providing and strengthening the administrative and membership structures.Alberto is a natural storyteller and is the Founder of Honor 41.org an organization that for the last ten years has been telling the untold stories of Latino LGBTQ communities. HealthCare UnTold honors Alberto B. Mendoza for his courage and outstanding contributions to freedom of the press and his commitment to social justice.#Honor41.0rg#John S. Knight Fellowship#LGBTQ#freedomofpress#hispanicjournalists#HealtCareUnTold@gmail.com

24 Aug 202339min

In this episode, our guests include Nina Bouzamondo, Founder and CEO of Pre-Health Shadowing and a book debut with Ramsha Essa and Mirza Baig who are co-authoring a book with Pre-Health Shadowing called: Heroes Behind the MaskPre-Health Shadowing is an education innovation with a visionary leader, Nina Bouzamondo-Bernstein, the Founder and CEO of Pre-Health Shadowing. Nina recognized the pressing need for a solution as COVID-19 caused the cancellation of countless in-person shadowing and clinical opportunities. These experiences are pivotal for pre-health students, providing them with the essential academic and professional development required for successful health program applications. In response, she founded Pre-Health Shadowing, an innovative platform that caters to students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, research, physical therapy, and beyond.Pre-Health Shadowing is also supporting and sponsoring a new book by Co-Authors, Ramsha Essa and Mirza Baig called: Heroes Behind the Mask. This historical book is documenting the stories of our medical providers who put their lives on the line to respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic.Listen in to these young creative health leaders!#pre-health shadowing#healthcareers#Heroes Behind the Mask#healtheducation#studentempowerment#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

17 Aug 202321min

Lindsey Quam was born and raised as a member of the Zuni Pueblo and is currently married and resides on Santa Clara Pueblo in Northen New Mexico. He has been in multiple roles in forestry management including as a forester at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a state government forester and as the Assistant State Fire Management for the State of New Mexico. Today he is the Deputy Director of forests and the tribal liason for the New Mexico Forestry Division.  Listen in as he shares his inspiring career and his care and love for the forests of New Mexico.#forestry management#newmexicoforestrydivision#firemanagement#careers in forestry managementhealthcareuntold@gmail.com

10 Aug 202330min

In this podcast episode, we share the inspiring journey of Connie Hernandez, a true San Diego native hailing from the vibrant Latino community of Logan Heights. Connie's remarkable story unfolds against the backdrop of her upbringing, deeply influenced by her parents' unwavering commitment to social justice activism and community service.From her early teenage years, Connie emerged as a dedicated advocate, channeling her passion into fostering positive change within her community. Her efforts culminated in the establishment and nurturing of multiple grassroots organizations in the heart of Logan Heights.Throughout her career, Connie contributes her successes to her marriage and their dedication to their children. Connie’s has made indelible mark on San Diego County. She has played pivotal roles, including being a founding board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities, assuming the role of VP of Community Relations at Chavez & Associates, and further serving as VP of Marketing & Public Relations at MAAC Project. Her impact also extended to being an Administrator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and serving as a Partnership Specialist for Census 2010, with a focus on engaging and aiding Spanish-speaking hard-to-count communities.Connie's academic journey led her to the University of San Diego, College for Women, where she laid the foundation for her future endeavors. Along the way, she has received multiple awards, including the Partners for Prevention Community Service Award, the Hispanic Publishers Superior Achievement Award for Latinas in the Media, and the esteemed Democratic Central Committee Community Service Award.Beyond her professional achievements, Connie finds solace in the embrace of her family, actively volunteering for children's and social justice organizations, and embarking on enriching travel experiences. Join us in this podcast episode as we share Connie Hernandez's  life, a life dedicated to empowering communities and making the world a better place.

3 Aug 202325min

Our guest today is Charles Gellman, the CEO of HiDO Health, and his company's unwavering commitment to using AI-assisted robotics to promote health equity and health access. Charles has dedicated his career to transforming the healthcare landscape and ensuring that quality medical services are accessible to every individual, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographical location.  HiDO Health's groundbreaking AI robotics is showcased in our episode with the development of AI-powered medication dispensing units for patients to have at home. These dispensing units are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to ensure that patients have their medications dispensed at the right time with immediate updates to health providers to ensure medication compliance or needed changes.Charles provides a compelling vision of how AI-assisted robotics can support homecare providers by reducing their focus on medication management and allow them to focus on the other important needs of patients, ultimately benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals.  Under Charles leadership HiDO Health is dedicated to health equity by harnessing the potential of AI-assisted robotics and transforming and improving our home health services. He reaffirms HiDO Health's dedication to innovating, collaborating with healthcare stakeholders, and continuously improving their technology to make healthcare accessible to all.AI-assisted robotics for health care can be harnessed for the greater good, making a significant impact on global health equity for a more inclusive and healthier world,#AI#HealthEquity#robotics#hidohealth#healthcareuntold@gmail.com

27 Jul 202319min

Forest Restoration is Cultural Restoration:With less than 3% remaining, Hawaiian dry forests are the most threatened ecosystems in the state of Hawaii and worldwide. The Auwahi forest, often regarded as one of the most intact and diverse dry forest areas in the state is one of best example of what our people can do for forest and cultural restoration. Since 1997, the mission of the Auwahii Project has been to restore and preserve tracts of native forests through volunteerism and donations. The Auwahi Project is led by Dr. Art Medeiros, who for over 26 years with thousands of volunteers and the generosity of of the Ulupalakua ranch have literally saved these forests and are now seeing new seedlings that have not been seen in over 100 years.Let's help restore and preserve our dry land forest on Maui by contributing to their organization at: Auwahii.org. HealthCare UnTold honors Dr. Medeiros, Ulupalaku Ranch and the volunteers of the Auwahii Project!

22 Jul 202318min