This show provides actionable skills in cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity so clinicians, leaders, and neighbors can serve every community better.
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This show provides actionable skills in cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity so clinicians, leaders, and neighbors can serve every community better.
Hosted by family physician and healthcare leader Dr. Raj Sundar, each episode explores cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity through the voices of patients, clinicians, and system designers who live the work every day.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
Practical ways to deliver culturally competent & culturally responsive care, language-concordant, and trauma-informed care.
Strategies for tackling social determinants of health at both the clinic and policy levels.
Real stories showing how culture, history, and environment shape health outcomes—and how clinicians can respond.
Design ideas for health-care leaders building inclusive, patient-centered systems.
Community insights that help all of us become better neighbors and advocates.
WHO IT’S FOR
Frontline clinicians, public-health and hospital leaders, medical educators, and anyone curious about making cross-cultural care the norm.
WHEN
. Follow now to keep cultural humility—and culturally responsive care—at the center of your practice and healthcare system
66 I Japan — Between Authority and Rice: Cross-Cultural Healthcare with Japanese Americans
Healthcare for Humans
27 minutes
8 months ago
66 I Japan — Between Authority and Rice: Cross-Cultural Healthcare with Japanese Americans
We explore the complexities of Japanese food culture and its impact on health, addressing how American influences have altered traditional diets. Jeff discusses the importance of rice in Japanese meals and his personal transition to healthier rice options. We delve into portion control within Japanese dining customs and the concept of intuitive eating. The conversation shifts to Japanese cultural nuances, including language, religion, and familial expectations, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging expertise both in healthcare and family matters. Additionally, we discuss the role of social support systems, religious influences, and the cultural dynamics surrounding aging and caregiving in Japanese American communities.
Overview:
Transition from Short to Long Grain Rice
Exploring Cultural Elements
Patterns and Power in Interactions
Japanese American Religious Identity
Japanese American Family Care Traditions
Keirog Japanese Nursing Home Closur
Navigating Uncertainty in Medical Decisions
"Evaluating Two Treatment Choices"
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Healthcare for Humans
This show provides actionable skills in cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity so clinicians, leaders, and neighbors can serve every community better.
Hosted by family physician and healthcare leader Dr. Raj Sundar, each episode explores cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity through the voices of patients, clinicians, and system designers who live the work every day.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
Practical ways to deliver culturally competent & culturally responsive care, language-concordant, and trauma-informed care.
Strategies for tackling social determinants of health at both the clinic and policy levels.
Real stories showing how culture, history, and environment shape health outcomes—and how clinicians can respond.
Design ideas for health-care leaders building inclusive, patient-centered systems.
Community insights that help all of us become better neighbors and advocates.
WHO IT’S FOR
Frontline clinicians, public-health and hospital leaders, medical educators, and anyone curious about making cross-cultural care the norm.
WHEN
. Follow now to keep cultural humility—and culturally responsive care—at the center of your practice and healthcare system
