The AT Last Podcast

In this episode, Christina Cady, MPH, MHS, PA-C breaks down the science and stories behind COVID-19 vaccination. With misinformation spreading faster than the virus itself, Christina brings clarity to the conversation, addressing the most common fears, questions, and misconceptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness. She shares both clinical insights and frontline experiences, highlighting why...

In this episode, entrepreneur Alisha Pennington unpacks the truth behind the saying, “people don’t quit jobs, they quit people.” Through her lens as a business leader and ally, Alisha explores how relationships, culture, and inclusion determine whether people stay, thrive, or walk away. She shares the story of helping launch AT Last by offering resources and a platform to amplify underrepresented...

In this episode, Dr. Alejandra Merriman explores how health is shaped by much more than medical care alone. From socioeconomic status and education, to access to safe environments and culturally competent providers, the social determinants of health play a decisive role in who thrives and who struggles. Through her work in sports medicine and community health, Dr. Merriman illustrates how these fo...

Dr. Charles Ramos brings both personal story and professional insight to the AT Last Podcast as he reflects on what it means to create equity in athletic training. His journey as a Latino leader in the field highlights how representation changes lives, both for the athletes who receive care and for the students who envision themselves in healthcare careers. During this conversation he shares the i...

Dr. Karlita Warren, sports medicine educator and advocate for diversity in healthcare, joins the AT Last Podcast to talk about what it really means to practice cultural competence. She explains how clinicians can better serve athletes from diverse backgrounds by understanding cultural context, breaking down barriers to communication, and addressing implicit biases in treatment decisions. This conv...

Welcome to the AT Last Podcast. In this debut episode, hosts Chris Bates, Kristen Ross & Adam Cady introduce listeners to the mission and vision behind AT Last, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity in sports medicine. The conversation sets the tone for the show, exploring why access to high-quality sports medicine care remains limited for underserved communities, and how AT Last is...

Dr. Vernon Williams, neurologist and sports concussion expert, joins the AT Last Podcast to tackle one of the most urgent issues in athletics: brain health. From youth leagues to professional sports, concussions remain both misunderstood and under-addressed, particularly in communities with limited access to specialty care. Dr. Williams explains the latest science on diagnosis, treatment, and long...