HealthCare UnTold

Managing our disconnects created by the pandemic; not visiting our families and hugging our loved ones has been very trying  for our families. These recommended behaviors are the opposite of what we do in times of emergencies and that creates  confusion, anger  and maybe disregard for public health measures.  Dr. Pacheco encourages us to release our grief and sadness, and to connect to our belief...

Gerado received a vaccine  as a volunteer for the Moderna Clinical Vaccine Trial. This trial was a blind study, so he did not  know whether he got the "real" vaccine or a placebo. Gerado's family wanted to help  move the vaccine approval forward because they wanted to protect their son's future  as well as to ensure that there was representation from  the Latino and Latinx communities. His hope is...

Marco Mendoza  has been  a performing artist for over 40 years,  performing around the world with multiple Rock and Roll bands. Marco has also dedicated himself to his  solo performance  and  producing his own albums, working hard to continue to improve his musical craft. Marco has over 33 years of sobriety and believes his recovery, treatment, and surrendering to God saved his life and gave him  ...

Many immigrants like Nkazi Sinandile come with skills and abilities  to the United States that they are not always able to perform as undocumented individuals. Nkazi and her husband began by helping another African with his health needs and soon recognized that many immigrants and asylum seekers had similar needs; they decided to support them in their transition  to the United States. Nkazi is the...

Ciel started her activism as a young person  during the United Farmworkers Grape Boycott. Her commitment to justice and racial equality has been her driving force throughout her careers. Ciel worked in Mental Health and  witnessed the devastating impact of Mental  illness prior to the new treatments and  new medications. This experience forged her interest in health care and she subsequently becam...

Guillermina Porras represents community health advocates who are recruited from communities to help Community Health Centers and Nonprofits  reach individuals and communities who are reluctant to seek help,  Community Health Promotors are essential  health providers  and can provide essential information and education to communities . During the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, Guillermina became a di...

Rates of Covid-19 are at dangerously high rates  around the country. You can keep your family safe by keeping your Holiday activities within your household. People with no symptoms are a major cause of these high rates of transmission. Masks and distancing  are effective to keep you safe outside your home. New Vaccines are being developed as another major tool against this virus.  

The importance of listening to the needs of our communities when working in institutions and organizations. Restorative Justice requires  commitment to bringing  everyone to the table so all voices are heard. Responding to Covid-19 will require stable testing and contact tracing to ensure that we can help individuals and families.  

 Diane  and Roma have committed their lives to improving health and justice for our communities. In the first part of this two part series, Diane Jones shares a research project with the University of California San Francisco after Physicians identified that the majority of the transmissions  of Covid-19  was within the Latino/Latinx communities.  Diane reached out to and worked closely with the L...

The Esparza family, led by Ofelia Esparza, has  continued to bring  Dia De Los Muertos Altars  and activities  to the community during the Covid19  restrictions by going virtual in association with Self Help Graphic in Los Angeles, California. Ofelia Esparza shares her rich history of Altar making and her mother's influence on her artistic development. Honoring our Ancestors is so important to our...

*Correction from Jasmine Najera.  The requirement for LCSW licensing  a 3,000 supervised hours * The importance of mentors in career development.  The challenges of working in health care systems as a Woman of Color. The importance of developing programs that integrate social workers into community policing. Supporting the wellness of  law enforcement and  clinical staff who work in jails. Keeping...

There are many health benefits to being outside and  involved  in physical activities. Latinos are underrepresented in sponsored recreational and outdoor activities. Latinos Outdoors sponsor outdoor and physical activities for Latino families and youth. Latino Outdoors are responding to Covid19 by going to virtual activities and small group activities. Latino Outdoors, depends on volunteers,  if y...

Epidemiology is the study  of the distribution  and the determinants of disease frequency in human populations, as well as  the application of research studies to control health problems. Health outcomes are influenced by educational access, income, housing status, and the environment. Although Covid 19 can impact everyone, those with  risk factors and facing social inequalities will have a more d...

Flu  Shots are effective against Influenza (Flu).  Flu Shots can also reduce symptoms of the Flu. Young Children, Pregnant Women and those with Chronic Illnesses are especially encouraged to get flu shots. Keeping up with Covid19 prevention activities: mask wearing, good hygiene, and social  distancing continues to be important during flu season.

Technology employees work long hours  and stress levels are high. Working from home increases pressure to work long hours. Taking personal control of stress helps  prevent burnout. Working with co-workers and Human Resources to improve work environments.    

This podcast is in memory and homage to Maria X Martinez. Maria dedicated her life to the service of others. She worked for the San Francisco Health Department for over 23 years, and she was the top Latina Administrator when she passed on July 15, 2020. She shared her talents to improve the lives of San Franciscans; she was truly a Public Health Hero.

We should imagine the world differently for the future in the post-pandemic era: A world where justice prevails and our brothers and sisters in the criminal justice systems are treated fairly and mass incarceration is a practice of the past. Those released from  our jails and prisons  have support  when they come back into the communities, support that helps them succeed. Nance Alejandrez and Luis...

Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities continue to have high rates of Covid 19. Living in crowded conditions and working in closed spaces  can be managed by wearing masks inside, washing hands, and distancing especially if someone is sick. Managing how your familia comes together for visits, no more than 10 at a time, visiting outside instead of inside, distancing and wearing masks can reduce our trans...

The challenge for physicians to provide quality health care in the  limited time allowed. Health Care billing and procedures that direct doctors care. Suing physicians and hospitals for medical errors  create environments of fear and intimidation  that do not support health care improvement.  

Dr. Pacheco's journey in higher education, therapy and western medicine, and her rediscovery of her ancestral medicines. The importance  of understanding both traditional practices and western medicine in both therapy and primary care. The role of capitalism in health care delivery and its impact on people of color. The importance of being self aware and close to nature during this pandemic, embra...

Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities continue to have high rates of Covid 19. Living in crowded conditions and working in closed spaces  can be managed by wearing masks inside, washing hands, and distancing especially if someone is sick. Managing how your familia comes together for visits, no more than 10 at a time, visiting outside instead of inside, distancing and wearing masks can reduce our trans...

The impact of both the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement on Communities of Color. Her research on Maternal  Health throughout the history of African Americans in the Untied States. The importance of protest in addressing systematic racism. The importance of talking about racism  throughout all communities.      

We talk to Ruby Vasquez & Yesenia Molina leaders of the Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan Watsonville Community Leaders come together to show appreciation and support to our farm workers and field workers.  

Importance of contact tracing. Social Distancing and wearing masks have proven to reduce transmission of Covid 19. Businesses open with new ways of protecting their patrons. Normalizing masks and social distancing. Wearing beautiful masks.  

A health care leader's personal and professional experiences can improve health care for thousands of people. Health Access should ensure that everyone has a primary care doctor and specialty services to make sure that we can manage outbreaks of diseases. Solving health care  access requires us to develop systems generated from  patient/consumer needs.