“Everyone should have the same opportunity to have good health and no one should suffer for reasons that are preventable.” Voices of Health Equity in Chicago Interview No. 12 Topic: Perceived discrimination and mortality among older adults Lisa L. Barnes, PhD Professor of Neurological Sciences and Behavioral Sciences, Rush University Medical Center Cognitive Neuropsychologist, Rush … Continue reading Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #12
Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #11
“…if we want to attack fear, there are certain policies and procedures that clinics and providers can implement to make their institutions more immigrant friendly or immigrant safe.” Voices of Health Equity in Chicago Interview No. 11 Topic: Immigrant and refugee rights Luvia Quiñones, MPP Health Policy Director Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights … Continue reading Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #11
Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #10
“If we want to make our city healthier, I believe we need to get out of our comfort zones and see the world from the perspective of the neighborhoods” Voices of Health Equity in Chicago Interview No. 10 Topic: Type II diabetes and the use of Community Health Workers Steven K. Rothschild, MD Associate Professor … Continue reading Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #10
Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #9
“We understand health equity through empathy, so you have to put yourself in situations so you can feel what it’s like” Voices of Health Equity in Chicago Interview No. 9 Topic: Violence, acquired disability, and masculinity Noam Ostrander, PhD, LCSW Associate Professor & Chair Department of Social Work DePaul University Read the interview. Be sure … Continue reading Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #9
Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #8
“What we’re finding is even sliding fee scales are a barrier to access…” Voices of Health Equity in Chicago Interview No. 8 Topic: Access to mental health services in the Latino community Arturo Carrillo, PhD, LCSW Mental Health and Family Support Services Saint Anthony Hospital Read the interview. Be sure to check out more of … Continue reading Voices of Health Equity in Chicago: Interview #8