How Bystander CPR Improves the Odds of Survival

How Bystander CPR Improves the Odds of Survival

Author: HealthPartners October 11, 2024 Duration: 32:52
Statistics show that women and communities of color are less likely to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest. Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah is the emergency medical services director at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and co-founder of Akoma United, an organization with the mission to save lives, especially in communities of color, and goal to empower everyday people to use CPR. She shares why it's important and reminds us that there’s no liability when doing CPR.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency
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Duration: 25:52
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Duration: 22:05
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