Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency

Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency

Author: HealthPartners Language: English Episodes: 52
In a world where health outcomes can be predicted by zip code, Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency confronts the systemic gaps head-on. Hosted by physicians Kari Haley and Steven Jackson, this podcast from HealthPartners moves beyond clinical walls to explore how culture, societal structures, and personal relationships fundamentally shape our well-being. Each episode features unscripted conversations with researchers, community advocates, and policy experts, digging into the real-world factors that create disparity. You’ll hear specific stories and evidence-based discussions that challenge conventional thinking about medicine and fitness, aiming to redefine what a truly healthy community looks like. This isn't about abstract ideals; it's a grounded, candid examination of the barriers to equitable care and the tangible solutions being built to overcome them. Tune in for a podcast that treats health equity with the urgency it demands, fostering a necessary dialogue that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply human.
Episodes
Reflections and Insights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:15
Hosts Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD, close the year by looking back on six seasons of the award-winning “Off the Charts.” The pair share what they’ve learned and how they’ve applied it to their day-to-day work.
Melrose Center Helps with Eating Disorders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
Dr. Margaret Funk is passionate about the treatment of eating disorders at Melrose Center. She shares what inspired her to pursue this area of medicine and impactful moments she has had with patients. She also covers the…
Honoring Different Food Cultures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
Family nurse practitioner Munira MaalimIsaq and Dr. Yeng Yang share how they’ve helped patients from various cultural backgrounds manage high blood pressure and diabetes without giving up the foods that mean the most to…
Dementia and Music to Access Memory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:34
Shelley Quiala and Paul Scholtz of Cantus Vocal Ensemble explore the powerful intersection of music and memory through the group’s performances. Quiala, Cantus’ executive director, and Scholtz, artistic co-director, shar…
Opioids, Outreach and Innovation in St. Paul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:25
Dr. Aaron Burnett, medical director for Regions EMS and the St. Paul Fire Department, and SPFD assistant chief Steve Sampson discuss how their teams are confronting the opioid crisis on St. Paul streets. They share how a…
Clinical Simulation Team Creates Exercise Focused on Belonging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:00
Sumaya Noor, a hospital medicine physician assistant at Regions Hospital, and Ryan Aga, director of clinical simulation at HealthPartners, discuss the origin and impact of innovative training they created after experienc…
TRIA's Innovative Care in Women's Sports Medicine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:54
The women’s sports medicine program at TRIA addresses the unique challenges female athletes face, such as higher rates of ACL injuries and the effects of hormonal changes on training and recovery. Dr. Heather Bergeson em…
Breaking Down Stereotypes About International Adoption [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:23
Nicole Wojowski, a registered nurse at Regions Hospital, joins the show to explore the complexities and often misunderstood international adoption process. The discussion delves into myths and misconceptions. Nicole shar…
Unhoused Population in St. Paul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
A pair of experts with Healthcare for the Homeless share their perspectives working with unsheltered populations and addressing homelessness. Kat Donnelly, a family nurse practitioner with Minnesota Community Care, and J…
Mentorship and Belief Inspire Role with Hmong Nurses Association [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
Xiongmee Chang shares how mentorship and unwavering belief inspired her to accomplish goals and take on roles previously unimagined. The Regions Hospital nurse manager joined the Hmong Nurses Association board of directo…

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