In Memory of and Homage to Maria X Martinez: Community Health and Justice Leader
This podcast is in memory and homage to Maria X Martinez. Maria dedicated her life to the service of others. She worked for the San Francisco Health Department for over 23 years, and she was the top Latina Administrator when she passed on July 15, 2020. She shared her talents to improve the lives of San Franciscans; she was truly a Public Health Hero.
16 Sep 202035min
Racial Justice During A Pandemic 2020, with Nane Alejandrez from Barrios Unidos & Luis J. Rodriguez, Activist Author
We should imagine the world differently for the future in the post-pandemic era:A world where justice prevails and our brothers and sisters in the criminal justice systems are treated fairly and mass incarceration is a practice of the past. Those released from our jails and prisons have support when they come back into the communities, support that helps them succeed.Nance Alejandrez and Luis J. Rodriguez are justice activists and they share their thoughts and wisdom about a better world in the future.
9 Sep 202033min
(Rebroadcast) Covid19 Update #4 Let's protect our Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities by managing and avoiding the 3C's: Close Contact, Closed Spaces, and Crowded Conditions.
Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities continue to have high rates of Covid 19.Living in crowded conditions and working in closed spaces can be managed by wearing masks inside, washing hands, and distancing especially if someone is sick.Managing how your familia comes together for visits, no more than 10 at a time, visiting outside instead of inside, distancing and wearing masks can reduce our transmission rates.Getting tested and going to our medical services for any sickness can help us to know our Covid 19 status. If your are sick, stay home and protect your loved ones.
2 Sep 202018min
Dr. Danielle Ofri, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Physician, and Author of the recent book: When We Do Harm A Doctors Confronts Medical Error
The challenge for physicians to provide quality health care in the limited time allowed.Health Care billing and procedures that direct doctors care.Suing physicians and hospitals for medical errors create environments of fear and intimidation that do not support health care improvement.
26 Aug 202034min
Dr. Sandra Pacheco, a Practitioner of Curanderismo during troubled times
Dr. Pacheco's journey in higher education, therapy and western medicine, and her rediscovery of her ancestral medicines.The importance of understanding both traditional practices and western medicine in both therapy and primary care.The role of capitalism in health care delivery and its impact on people of color.The importance of being self aware and close to nature during this pandemic, embracing our traditional practices and wellness to help us through these troubled times.
19 Aug 202031min
Covid19 Update #4 Let's protect our Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities by managing and avoiding the 3C's: Close Contact, Closed Spaces, and Crowded Conditions.
Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities continue to have high rates of Covid 19.Living in crowded conditions and working in closed spaces can be managed by wearing masks inside, washing hands, and distancing especially if someone is sick.Managing how your familia comes together for visits, no more than 10 at a time, visiting outside instead of inside, distancing and wearing masks can reduce our transmission rates.Getting tested and going to our medical services for any sickness can help us to know our Covid 19 status. If your are sick, stay home and protect your loved ones.
12 Aug 202018min
Lets Talk About Racism with Dr. Cynthia Morris Kallam, Behavioral Scientist
The impact of both the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement on Communities of Color.Her research on Maternal Health throughout the history of African Americans in the Untied States.The importance of protest in addressing systematic racism.The importance of talking about racism throughout all communities.
5 Aug 202036min
Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan
We talk to Ruby Vasquez & Yesenia Molina leaders of the Watsonville Campesino Appreciation CaravanWatsonville Community Leaders come together to show appreciation and support to our farm workers and field workers.
29 Juli 202027min
