Healthy Disruptions Podcast: Recent Episodes
Collaboration of team members: Michelle Burroughs, Amy Dao, Alejandro Echeverria, Sahar Foruzan, Juliet McMullin, Amairani Ramos, Katheryn Rodriguez, Jennifer Syvertsen, Joshua Liashenko
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated disparities surrounding economic inequality, racism, and a host of social issues that result in the devaluing of life. The CDC, local departments of public health, and other agencies post numbers showing that communities of color and economically disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit in rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. While these numbers tell us what is happening, they do not capture the experience of the pandemic or how community groups have responded where institutions have failed. Our podcast, Healthy Disruptions, features pandemic stories to highlight the lived experiences of COVID-19 across our communities in Southern California. Healthy Disruptions is supported by a grant from the University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI), the University of California Riverside (UCR) Department of Anthropology, the UCR Center for Health Disparities Research (HDR@UCR) and its Community Engagement and Dissemination Core (CEDC) and it is implemented in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). We would also like to thank the StoryCenter in Berkeley for training and support.
Este episodio promueve la Clínica Gratuita de Riverside (RFC, por sus siglas en inglés), una clínica comunitaria dirigida por estudiantes del sur de los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino. La RFC tiene como objetivo conectar a miembros de la comunidad con servicios integrales de atención médica y al mismo tiempo, involucrar a estudiantes que tienen ganas de servir a su comunidad. Acompañe a Stephanie Sandoval, una educadora de salud, y a Selina Hernández, la especialista en relaciones comunitarias del Centro para Comunidades Saludables de la Escuela de Medicina de la UCR, mientras exploran los servicios que brinda la Clínica Gratuita de Riverside y las oportunidades que ofrece para que estudiantes participen como voluntarios. En el episodio, también escuchará a Adamaris y Donna, voluntarios de la clínica que sirven como oficiales de investigación.
This episode promotes the Riverside Free Clinic (RFC), a community clinic led by Southern Inland Empire students. The RFC aims to connect community members with wrap-around healthcare services while engaging students eager to serve their community. Join Stephanie Sandoval, a Health Educator, and Selina Hernandez, a Community Relations Specialist at the UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities, as they explore the services offered by the Riverside Free Clinic and the opportunities for students to volunteer. You will also hear from Adamari and Donna, who both volunteer as Research Officers at the clinic.
Link: riversidefreeclinic.com/en/
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This episode will go over the health disparities and the implications of language barriers on health. Disclaimer: We understand that the Southern Inland Empire is diverse and there are many languages spoken. However, in this episode, we will primarily be discussing the barriers that exist for the Spanish-speaking community. Utilization of professional interpreters to facilitate communication between health care providers is essential to provide the best possible quality of care to non-native speaking patients. Unfortunately, these services are not always readily available to patients and interpretation is then done more often by untrained individuals, such as relatives or friends. This can lead to miscommunication and poor quality of care. It is essential to not just have clinical visits translated but also written material so that patients can feel empowered to ask questions and advocate for their health. So, join Stephanie Sandoval, Health Educator and Selina Hernandez, Community Relations Specialist at the UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities, as they explore the importance of professional translation services in healthcare. We will hear from Moises Martinez- Cortez, a translator for HDR and private translation consultant. Moises brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in languages as he not only speaks Spanish, but he also speaks Portuguese, Italian, and French.
Este episodio analizará las disparidades en la salud y las implicaciones de las barreras lingüísticas en la salud. Descargo de responsabilidad: entendemos que Southern Inland Empire es diverso y se hablan muchos idiomas. Sin embargo, en este episodio discutiremos principalmente las barreras que existen para la comunidad de habla hispana. La utilización de intérpretes profesionales para facilitar la comunicación entre los proveedores de atención médica es esencial para brindar la mejor calidad de atención posible a los pacientes que no hablan su idioma nativo. Desafortunadamente, estos servicios no siempre están fácilmente disponibles para los pacientes y la interpretación la realizan con mayor frecuencia personas no capacitadas, como familiares o amigos. Esto puede provocar falta de comunicación y mala calidad de la atención. Es esencial no solo traducir las visitas clínicas, sino también el material escrito para que los pacientes se sientan capacitados para hacer preguntas y defender su salud. Entonces, únase a Stephanie Sandoval, Educadora de Salud y Selina Hernández, Especialista en Relaciones Comunitarias del Centro para Comunidades Saludables de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCR, mientras exploran la importancia de los servicios de traducción profesional en la atención médica. Escucharemos a Moisés Martínez-Cortez, traductor de HDR y consultor de traducción privado. Moisés aporta un gran conocimiento y experiencia en idiomas, ya que no solo habla español, sino que también habla portugués, italiano y francés.
Este episodio cubrirá el impacto de Healing Circles, especialmente en las comunidades latinas. Descargo de responsabilidad: Entendemos que hay Latino/a/x/e pero en este podcast nos referiremos al colectivo como Latinx. La comunidad latina experimenta muchas barreras para acceder a los servicios de salud mental. Según la Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Abuso de Sustancias (SAMHSA), solo el 36% de los latinos reciben servicios de salud mental en comparación con los blancos no latinos. Esto se debe a una variedad de barreras que incluyen problemas de acceso al idioma, racismo y discriminación y estigma de salud mental. Esta puede ser una experiencia desafiante para los miembros de la comunidad latina, por lo que se ha demostrado que los círculos de curación tienen más éxito al abordar problemas de salud mental. Los círculos de curación son un enfoque basado en las fortalezas para desarrollar la resiliencia y curar el trauma. Para algunos, un círculo de curación puede ser una excelente manera de encontrar apoyo a través de dificultades como la adicción, el duelo o incluso el trauma. La idea del círculo es permitir que los miembros sean vulnerables, hablen sobre sus experiencias vividas y comiencen el camino de la curación. Entonces, únase a Stephanie Sandoval, Educadora de Salud y Selina Hernández, Especialista en Relaciones Comunitarias del Centro para Comunidades Saludables de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCR, mientras exploran la importancia de los círculos de curación. Escucharemos a Fátima Baldelomar, directora ejecutiva fundadora de Love and Nature Initiative.
This episode will cover the impact of Healing Circles especially on Latinx communities. Disclaimer: We understand that there are Latino/a/x/e but in this podcast, we will be referring to the collective as Latinx. The Latinx community experiences many barriers to accessing mental health services. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), only 36% of Latinx receive mental health services compared to Non-Latinx whites. This is due to a variety of barriers including, language access issues, racism and discrimination, and mental health stigma. This can be a challenging experience for Latinx community members, so healing circles have been shown to have more success in addressing mental health issues. Healing circles are a strength-based approach to building resilience and healing trauma. For some, a healing circle can be a great way to find support through hardships such as addiction, grief or even trauma. The idea of the circle is to allow members to be vulnerable, talk about their lived experiences and begin the path of healing. So, join Stephanie Sandoval, Health Educator and Selina Hernandez, Community Relations Specialist at the UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities, as they explore the importance of healing circles. We will hear from Fatima Baldelomar, Founding Executive Director of Love and Nature Initiative.
This episode will discuss black health and the different ways community members, health care professionals, and politicians can make strides to end health disparities. It is known that black people in the United States are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, making their life expectancies much shorter than their white counterparts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017, the average life expectancy of a black American is 75.3 years compared to 78.8 years for their white counterparts. The cause for these visible inequities isn't limited to systemic racism and bias in the healthcare and medical treatment, but also to the lack of access to care, information, and socio-economic differences. So, join Hemen Mekonnen, an incoming fourth year public policy major with a track in health and population and an intern at UCR School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities, as she explores this critical issue. We will hear from Michelle Burroughs, Director of UC Riverside Center for Healthy Communities and public health experts, and Dr. Sims, a professor in the UCR medical school Department of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health
En el episodio de hoy, hablaremos sobre la salud de las personas negras y las diferentes maneras en las cuales podemos seguir avanzando para acabar con las disparidades en la salud. Se sabe que las personas negras en los Estados Unidos son más probables a sufrir de condiciones crónicas como la diabetes, hipertensión, y asma, lo cual les lleva a una expectativa de vida más corta que la de sus compañeros blancos. Según el Centro para el Control de Enfermedades, en el 2017, la expectativa de vida promedia de una persona negra en Estados Unidos era de 75,3 años, comparada con los 78,8 años de sus compañeros blancos. Las causas de estas inequidades tan visibles no se limitan al racismo sistematizado y el sesgo en la atención médica, sino también a la falta de acceso al cuidado médico e información, como también diferencias socioeconómicas.Entonces, únase a Hemen Mekonnen, estudiante entrante de cuarto año de política pública con especialización en salud y población y pasante en el Centro para Comunidades Saludables de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCR, mientras explora este tema crítico. Escucharemos a Michelle Burroughs, directora del Centro para Comunidades Saludables de UC Riverside y expertos en salud pública, y al Dr. Sims, profesor del Departamento de Medicina Social, Población y Salud Pública de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCR.
This episode discusses how the University of California Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine (SOM) has supported community college students on their pathway to medical school amidst the physician shortage in the Inland Empire. According to the California Health Care Foundation, the Inland Empire has only 39 Doctors per 100,000 people. A physician shortage leads to limited access to health care, increased health care cost, lower quality of health and greater health disparities. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, UCR SOM took proactive measures by becoming part of the Regional Hubs of Healthcare Opportunity (RHHOs) of the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), an innovative pipeline program aimed at increasing the number of physicians. CMSP identifies promising students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. These students are provided with mentorship, guidance, and education opportunities that prepare them for success in the medical field. Throughout the program, aspiring physicians gain exposure to various medical disciplines, engage in hands on experiences, and receive academic support to excel in their studies. The program's comprehensive approach helps cultivate a new generation of healthcare professionals who are passionate about serving their community. So, join Stephanie Sandoval, Health Educator and Fara Aidul, Community Health Project Manager, as they explore this crucial issue. We will hear from Kaylynn Rivas, Rechelle Patterson, Alexiana Quinones, and Rubbab Naqvi, California Medicine Scholars (CMSP) interns as they each share their own experience with CMSP and how it has impacted their career path as first-generation students.
Fore more information about CMSP at UCR please visit: https://cmsp.ucr.edu/
Fore more information about CMSP please visit: https://californiamedicinescholarsprogram.org/
Este episodio abordará la escasez de médicos en Inland Empire y cómo el sistema de la Universidad de California (UC) la ha abordado. Según la California Health Care Foundation, Inland Empire tiene sólo 39 médicos por cada 100.000 habitantes. La escasez de médicos conduce a un acceso limitado a la atención médica, un aumento del costo de la atención médica, una menor calidad de la salud y mayores disparidades en la salud. Reconociendo la urgencia de la situación, el Sistema de la Universidad de California tomó medidas proactivas mediante el desarrollo del Programa de Becarios de Medicina de California (CMSP), un programa innovador destinado a aumentar el número de médicos. CMSP identifica estudiantes prometedores de diversos orígenes que estén interesados en seguir una carrera en medicina. Estos estudiantes reciben tutoría, orientación y oportunidades educativas que los preparan para el éxito en el campo de la medicina. A lo largo del programa, los aspirantes a médicos se exponen a diversas disciplinas médicas, participan en experiencias prácticas y reciben apoyo académico para sobresalir en sus estudios. El enfoque integral del programa ayuda a cultivar una nueva generación de profesionales de la salud apasionados por servir a su comunidad. Únase a Stephanie Sandoval, educadora de salud y Fara Aidul, gerente de proyectos de salud comunitaria, mientras exploran este tema crucial. Escucharemos a Kaylynn Rivas, Rechelle Patterson, Alexiana Quinones y Rubbab Naqvi, pasantes de California Medicine Scholars (CMSP), mientras cada una comparte su propia experiencia con CMSP y cómo ha impactado su trayectoria profesional como estudiantes de primera generación.
In this episode, will cover homelessness and how it impacts our own community. Homelessness isn't just a label—it's a journey that individuals endure, and it certainly doesn't define who they are as people. Believe it or not, we encounter homelessness in our daily lives more often than we realize. We see it waiting at a bus stop, strolling into a convenience store, or even fueling up at a gas station. It's all around us. Each night, over half a million people in the United States find themselves without a home. And guess where things hit particularly hard? Yep, you guessed it—California takes the spotlight, accounting for a whopping half of all unsheltered individuals in the entire country. Our own community is being affected too. The city of Riverside alone is home to 25% of the unsheltered population in the entire Riverside County area. So, join Stephanie Sandoval, Health Educator and Sergio Gastelum, California Medicine Scholar and UCR School of Medicine-Center for Healthy Communities’ intern as they explore this crucial issue. We will hear from Eddie Ortiz, a Housing Navigation Expert at the County of Riverside-Housing Authority Outreach Team as he shares his own experience with homelessness and how it has impacted his work.
Resources:
https://harivco.org/
En este episodio, cubriremos la falta de vivienda y cómo afecta a nuestra propia comunidad. La falta de vivienda no es sólo una etiqueta: es un viaje que las personas soportan y ciertamente no define quiénes son como personas. Lo creas o no, nos topamos con personas sin hogar en nuestra vida diaria con más frecuencia de lo que creemos. Lo vemos esperando en una parada de autobús, entrando en una tienda de conveniencia o incluso repostando combustible en una gasolinera. Está por todas partes a nuestro alrededor. Cada noche, más de medio millón de personas en Estados Unidos se encuentran sin hogar. ¿Y adivinen dónde las cosas se ven especialmente afectadas? Sí, lo has adivinado: California es el centro de atención y representa la enorme mitad de todas las personas sin refugio en todo el país. Nuestra propia comunidad también se está viendo afectada. Sólo la ciudad de Riverside alberga al 25% de la población sin refugio en toda el área del condado de Riverside. Entonces, únase a Stephanie Sandoval, educadora de salud y Sergio Gastelum, becario de medicina de California y pasante del Centro para comunidades saludables de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCR mientras exploran este tema crucial. Escucharemos a Eddie Ortiz, un experto en navegación de viviendas del equipo de extensión de la Autoridad de Vivienda del condado de Riverside, mientras comparte su propia experiencia con las personas sin hogar y cómo ha impactado su trabajo.
Recursos:
https://harivco.org/
En este episodio, aprenderemos sobre el Mpox (anteriormente llamado la viruela del mono o Monkeypox) y su impacto desproporcionado sobre la comunidad LGBT+ en el Valle de Coachella. El Mpox fue noticia de primera plana en el verano de 2022 y fue motivo de preocupación, ya que muchas personas comenzaron a bajar su guardia después de tres años de la pandemia de COVID-19. Después de una campaña de concientización y vacunación para combatir el Mpox que muchos en la comunidad médica percibieron como exitosa, poco se ha escuchado sobre la amenaza que representa para la salud pública... hasta ahora. A principios de 2023 surgieron reportes sobre un posible nuevo brote de Mpox, lo cual ha dejado a muchos en la comunidad LGBT+ luchando por aprender más y estar preparados para un aumento en los casos. ¿Por qué se frenó la propagación del Mpox tan rápidamente y cómo están respondiendo expertos de la comunidad en el Valle de Coachella, un área con insuficientes recursos, a las noticias de un posible aumento en los casos? Acompañe al Dr. Joshua Liashenko, la candidata de doctorado Sahar Fourzan, y la profesional de salud pública Selina Hernández mientras exploran el tema del Mpox. Escucharemos de Jeff Taylor, el director ejecutivo de la ONG, Proyecto de Investigación sobre el VIH y el Envejecimiento de Palm Springs (HARP-PS por sus siglas en inglés) y de Jacob Rostovsky, el fundador y director ejecutivo de Queer Works, un proveedor de servicios de salud mental para la comunidad LGBT+, mientras comparten detalles sobre su trabajo al frente para educar y vacunar a gente y frenar la propagación de Mpox en el Valle de Coachella
In this episode, we learn about Mpox (formally Monkeypox) and its disproportionate impact within the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley. Mpox was front page news in the summer of 2022 and was cause for alarm as many people started letting their guard down three years into the COVID-19 pandemic. After what many in the healthcare community viewed as a successful awareness and vaccination campaign to combat Mpox, little has been heard about the threat posed to public health...until now. Reports surfaced in early 2023 about a possible resurgence of Mpox which has left many in the LGBTQ+ community scrambling to learn more and be prepared for a rise in cases. Why was the spread of Mpox slowed so quickly and how are community experts in the under resourced Coachella Valley responding to news of a possible uptick in cases? Join Dr. Joshua Liashenko, PhD candidate Sahar Fourzan, public health practitioner Selina Hernandez as they explore all things Mpox. We will hear from Jeff Taylor, the Executive Director of the HIV services non-profit HIV and Aging Research Project-Palm Springs (HARP-PS) and Jacob Rostovsky, CEO and founder of the LGBTQ+ mental health service provider Queer Works as they share details about their work on the front lines to educate, vaccinate, and slow Mpox’s spread in the Coachella Valley.
In this episode, we talk about the mental health impacts of the pandemic in our community. We begin by reflecting on our own mental health and how anxiety, social isolation, and prolonged uncertainty have shaped our lives since early 2020. Next, we check-in with a licensed therapist in the Coachella Valley to get a sense of how providers are navigating increased demand for mental health services. We then amplify the stories of Southern Californians who have experienced impacts to their mental health and highlight their strategies in managing stress and anxiety throughout the pandemic.
Hosts include Joshua Liashenko, Amairani Ramos, and Katheryn Rodriguez.
Mental Health Resources:
24/7 Resources:
· National Suicide Prevention Hotline
o (800) SUICIDE
(800) 784-2433
www.hopeline.com
· Alternatives to Domestic Violence
o www.alternativestodv.org
o 24-hour confidential hotline: (951) 683-0829
Or 1(800) 339-SAFE
· National Mental Health Association
o http://www.nmha.org
1(800) 969-6642
· National Institute of Mental Health
o http://www.nimh.nih.gov
1(866) 615-6464
· American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
o http://www.afsp.org
1(888) 333-2377
· American Association for Suicidology
o http://www.suicidology.org
1(800) 273-TALK (8255)
· The Jed Foundation
o http://jedfoundation.org
Local Resources (Inland Empire):
· Riverside Community Hospital ER
o 4445 Magnolia Avenue
o Riverside, CA 92501
o (951) 788-3200
o http://riversidecommunityhospital.com
· Riverside County Regional Medical Center
o 26520 Cactus Avenue
o Moreno Valley, CA 92555
o (951) 486-5650
o http://www.ruhealth.org/
· Parkview Hospital
o 3865 Jackson Street
o Riverside, CA 92503
o (951) 688-2211
o https://www.pchmc.org/
· Corona Regional Medical Center
o 800 S. Main Street
o Corona, CA 91720
o (951) 736-6241
o http://www.coronaregional.com
· Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center
o http://rarcc.org
o (951) 686-RAPE or (951) 686-7273
· Riverside Helpline
o 24 Hour Suicide/Crisis Intervention
o (951) 686-HELP or (951) 686-4357
In this episode, we ask the question, what sources of strength did members of our community rely on during the early days of the pandemic? We join in the conversation by sharing reflections on our own sources of strength while centering community voices in a discussion about perseverance, hope, and survival amid prolonged uncertainty. Through exploring diverse perspectives, we also challenge what is considered to be a source of strength while also reflecting on the pandemic’s silver linings. Hosts include Alejandro Echeverria and Joshua Liashenko.
In this episode, we look at how the pandemic affected our basic needs. How do we meet them? What happens when meeting your basic needs puts your life at risk? And we challenge what is a basic need by asking are basic needs merely just food, water, and shelter? Or things? We provide some memorable stories shared with us around basic needs as well include our own feelings and experiences of meeting our basic needs.
Hosts: Amy Dao, Michelle Burroughs, Alejandro Echeverria
Mask mandates, quarantine, and vaccines. These are some of the safety measures that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic that continue to cause controversy in the United States. But how and why did measures to protect public health and safety become increasingly polarized along party lines? Why did science and researchers progressively become targets of mistrust? Join Dr. Jennifer Syvertsen and her PhD student Sahar Foruzan as they examine the causes and consequences of pandemic politicization. We will hear from the chief executive officer of the local non-profit, Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), Dr. Jenna LeCompte-Hinely, and UCR Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Kim Yi Dionne about their experiences with pandemic politicization and the possible reasons behind it.
Welcome to the first episode of the Healthy Disruptions Podcast, a series about the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we reflect on the changes, issues, and sources of strength for the people of Southern California during the pandemic. In this first episode we will hear from our project leads and showcase this season’s episodes. We also give some reasons why you’ll want to tune in.
Hosts include Amy Dao, Juliet McMullin, Joshua Liashenko and Sahar Foruzan and Alejandro Echeverria as part of the production team.