Root of the Issue

Updated: 26 Aug 2024 • 64 episodes
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Conversations with Health Equity Champions The Root of the Issue shares the personal and professional journeys of nationally recognized health equity advocates and their work to end disparities in access to healthcare and basic needs in America. Our podcast provides inspiration to become involved in our collective quest for health equity and offers common sense solutions to the underlying injustices that prevent all Americans from living a life of health and well-being.  

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In this episode of Root of the Issue, we explore the powerful intersection of food, health, and equity with Pamela Schwartz, the Executive Director of Community Health for Kaiser Permanente. Pamela shares her journey and the motivations behind her work in advancing health equity. She discusses her role in leading initi

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Welcome to Root of the Issue, the podcast of the Root Cause Coalition. Our program explores the motivations and stories behind the individuals who have dedicated their lives to achieving health equity for all. In this episode, we speak with Ipyana Spencer, the Chief Health Officer of Meals on Wheels America (MOWA). Ipy

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Welcome to Root of the Issue, the podcast of the Root Cause Coalition where we delve into the motivations and stories behind those dedicated to achieving health equity for all. In this week's episode, we are joined by Kim Prendergast, Vice President of Policy for Community Care Cooperative (C3), a federally qualified h

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 In this episode of the Root of the Issue, host Barb Petee speaks with Stacy Wathen, Secretary of the Board of Trustees at the Root Cause Coalition and Manager of Community and Child Health at the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA). CHA advances child health through innovation and quality cost and delivery of care w

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Welcome to "Root of the Issue," the podcast of the Root Cause Coalition. This week, we are joined by Jeffrey Smythe, the Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) in Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in as we discuss Jeff’s journey, the impactful work of ARCHI, and the ongoing efforts

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In this episode of Root of the Issue, we delve into the inspiring journey of Tracy Douglas, Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Community Health Care Association. Tracy shares her insights, challenges, and triumphs as she champions health equity for all in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Join us as we uncover the mot

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