HealthCare UnTold

Gerado received a vaccine as a volunteer for the Moderna Clinical Vaccine Trial. This trial was a blind study, so he did not know whether he got the "real" vaccine or a placebo. Gerado's family wanted to help move the vaccine approval forward because they wanted to protect their son's future as well as to ensure that there was representation from the Latino and Latinx communities. His hope is that he can encourage the Latino and Latinx communities to get protected by taking the vaccine when it is available. Those interested in exploring about Clinical Trials: ClinicalTrials.gov

Marco Mendoza has been a performing artist for over 40 years, performing around the world with multiple Rock and Roll bands.Marco has also dedicated himself to his solo performance and producing his own albums, working hard to continue to improve his musical craft.Marco has over 33 years of sobriety and believes his recovery, treatment, and surrendering to God saved his life and gave him another opportunity to continue his musical career.

Many immigrants like Nkazi Sinandile come with skills and abilities to the United States that they are not always able to perform as undocumented individuals.Nkazi and her husband began by helping another African with his health needs and soon recognized that many immigrants and asylum seekers had similar needs; they decided to support them in their transition to the United States.Nkazi is the co-founder of the Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque (IRRVA).IRRVA provides provides job and educational skills development, most recently in collaboration with the Southwest Organizing Project. African and Afghan women and girls, together with many volunteers, sewed over 18,000 masks for the general population in Albuquerque.

Ciel started her activism as a young person during the United Farmworkers Grape Boycott. Her commitment to justice and racial equality has been her driving force throughout her careers.Ciel worked in Mental Health and witnessed the devastating impact of Mental illness prior to the new treatments and new medications. This experience forged her interest in health care and she subsequently became the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Woman's Health Center in Santa Cruz, California where she led the clinic's expansion and development.Ciel became a health leader in the rebuilding of Santa Cruz after the Loma Prieta Earthquake which destroyed a large part of the downtown area of Santa Cruz. Ciel continues her activism supporting voter access and is a thought leader and mentor in the Santa Cruz area.

Guillermina Porras represents community health advocates who are recruited from communities to help Community Health Centers and Nonprofits reach individuals and communities who are reluctant to seek help, Community Health Promotors are essential health providers and can provide essential information and education to communities .During the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, Guillermina became a disaster response worker for the Clinic and distributed water, food and clothing to Farmworkers and the Homeless living on the river banks.Mayor Oscar Rios from Watsonville provides translation and insights into Guillermina's contributions to the Health of communities in Watsonville, California.

Rates of Covid-19 are at dangerously high rates around the country.You can keep your family safe by keeping your Holiday activities within your household.People with no symptoms are a major cause of these high rates of transmission.Masks and distancing are effective to keep you safe outside your home.New Vaccines are being developed as another major tool against this virus.

The importance of listening to the needs of our communities when working in institutions and organizations.Restorative Justice requires commitment to bringing everyone to the table so all voices are heard.Responding to Covid-19 will require stable testing and contact tracing to ensure that we can help individuals and families.

Diane and Roma have committed their lives to improving health and justice for our communities.In the first part of this two part series, Diane Jones shares a research project with the University of California San Francisco after Physicians identified that the majority of the transmissions of Covid-19 was within the Latino/Latinx communities. Diane reached out to and worked closely with the Latino/ Latinx leadership in San Francisco to involve them in the research project to identify who was being infected and how best to respond. Diane was pivotal in this research because she was able to build bridges with Latino/Latinx communities.Roma Guy discusses her work fighting a new proposed jail that would cost the city millions of dollars. She talks about the community organizing that was done to block this jail and to focus on the needs of those incarcerated including bail reform, health care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment.This episode continues next week.....

The Esparza family, led by Ofelia Esparza, has continued to bring Dia De Los Muertos Altars and activities to the community during the Covid19 restrictions by going virtual in association with Self Help Graphic in Los Angeles, California.Ofelia Esparza shares her rich history of Altar making and her mother's influence on her artistic development.Honoring our Ancestors is so important to our wellbeing and health, remembering how their lives contributed to our family histories.The Esparza Family also provides health and wellness activities through their Tonalli Studio to the greater communities and women who are incarcerated.

*Correction from Jasmine Najera. The requirement for LCSW licensing a 3,000 supervised hours*The importance of mentors in career development. The challenges of working in health care systems as a Woman of Color.The importance of developing programs that integrate social workers into community policing.Supporting the wellness of law enforcement and clinical staff who work in jails.Keeping youth out of criminal justice systems by providing wraparound services in times of crisis.

There are many health benefits to being outside and involved in physical activities.Latinos are underrepresented in sponsored recreational and outdoor activities.Latinos Outdoors sponsor outdoor and physical activities for Latino families and youth.Latino Outdoors are responding to Covid19 by going to virtual activities and small group activities.Latino Outdoors, depends on volunteers, if you want to volunteer or donate contact Latinooutdoors.org

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and the determinants of disease frequency in human populations, as well as the application of research studies to control health problems.Health outcomes are influenced by educational access, income, housing status, and the environment.Although Covid 19 can impact everyone, those with risk factors and facing social inequalities will have a more difficult time protecting themselves.The importance of virtual engagement with friends and families to help with mental health during this time of isolation and social distancing.

Flu Shots are effective against Influenza (Flu). Flu Shots can also reduce symptoms of the Flu.Young Children, Pregnant Women and those with Chronic Illnesses are especially encouraged to get flu shots.Keeping up with Covid19 prevention activities: mask wearing, good hygiene, and social distancing continues to be important during flu season.

Technology employees work long hours and stress levels are high.Working from home increases pressure to work long hours.Taking personal control of stress helps prevent burnout.Working with co-workers and Human Resources to improve work environments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Importance of contact tracing.Social Distancing and wearing masks have proven to reduce transmission of Covid 19.Businesses open with new ways of protecting their patrons.Normalizing masks and social distancing.Wearing beautiful masks.

A health care leader's personal and professional experiences can improve health care for thousands of people.Health Access should ensure that everyone has a primary care doctor and specialty services to make sure that we can manage outbreaks of diseases.Solving health care access requires us to develop systems generated from patient/consumer needs.

Impact of Covid 19 on Black/African American Health and People of Color communities.Impact of race and poverty on health status.Importance of Mentoring and Volunteerism.Response to Natural Disasters and Pandemics for People of Color.Importance of People of Color Leaders in Health Care.

History of services for Mental Health and Substance Use.The need for integrated health services to better meet community needs.The development of programs for new needs like HIV/AIDS, wound care, and supportive housing.

San Francisco Hospitals Emergency Physicians responses to Covid19.The need to have strong communication across hospital systems to share data and supplies.Reducing Hospital Admissions during large emergency responses.The importance of continuing to protect oneself and others from Covid19 transmission.Managing the economy and pandemic recovery.

Community activism influence on health policies.HIV/AIDS service development for Gay Latino Men.importance of data collection for infectious disease management.Community Organizations and their contributions in Healthcare.

Sheltering in Place and its impact on Youth and Children. Dependency on technology for social and educational engagement. Children's and Adolescents anxiety levels differ for each child. Parental support and presence for Children will provide important support as we transition to more interactions with others.The uncertainty of going back to school is stressful for Families.

Importance of contact tracing.Social Distancing and wearing masks have proven to reduce transmission of Covid 19.Businesses open with new ways of protecting their patrons.Normalizing masks and social distancing.Wearing beautiful masks.

Services to support the incarcerated.The importance of Restorative Justice.Hope for people who have been incarcerated.Justice Reform.Five Keys Home Free, a program focused on serving survivors of abuse who were incarcerated.

Role of Pharmacy in Health Care System,Health Literacy for Older Adults.Assistance in decision making for Medicare Plans.Financial Assistance for medications.Referral and Case Management for needs of Older Adults.

Impact of HIV/AIDS leadership on the Covid19 Pandemic.Isolation and the impact of overdoses.The need to continue to support substance users during the Covid19 Pandemic.Activism and its impact on Health and Health Policy.

Trauma Informed CareImpact of Race on Health OutcomesMental Health ServicesInstitutional Racism

Mental Health Expert in multicultural communitiesHer background and Family Roots are grounded in the Mexican and Mexican American history of the United States.She is an accomplished administrator leading her organization to be one of the largest Mental Health providers in the Bay Area of California

Primary Care Provider, five generations of care.Farmworker Health CareCommunity Health ClinicsCovid19

Importance of staying inside to combat Covid19.Social DistancingWearing MasksWashing Hands, Disinfecting, Managing areas for those who are sick

Recommendations to reduce anxiety caused by Covid19.Importance of Mental Health in our Health Care Systems.Three Generations of commitment to the Social and Mental Health Fields.Health Care System Redesign to incorporate trauma informed practices to ensure improved health care outcomes.

Host Barbara Ann Garcias checks in with Dr. Sandra Hernandez