S6E17: Michael Dowling - Talks Aging, Storytelling & Gun Violence

Healthcare thought leader Michael J. Dowling returns to Irish Stew to discuss his new book The Aging Revolution: The History of Geriatric Health Care and What Really Matters to Older Adults, the launch of Northwell Studios to tell stories that humanize health care, and why he sees gun violence as a public health priority. Last on Irish Stew in April, 2021, the Limerick-born Northwell Health CEO shares insights into the progress of geriatric healthcare, the societal challenges posed by an aging population, finding the one thing that matters to older adults, and the role of immigration in a graying world. “We all want to age, nobody says I don"t want to get older. So, we should have respect for people as they get older because we will be there someday ourselves,” he says. Michael also tells how the new Northwell Studios will bring fresh storytelling to healthcare today, building on the success of the acclaimed Netflix documentary series Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC, and the Academy Award-shortlisted Covid-19 documentary The First Wave. We wrap with Michael’s advocacy for viewing American gun violence as a public health crisis and how corporate America is embracing this new thinking. To catch Michale Dowling’s infectious optimism, join us on this check-in episode of Irish Stew. LinksWebsiteBook: The Aging RevolutionNorthwell Health: Michael DowlingLinkedIn