Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders.
I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside to the boardroom, C-Suite roles in renowned health systems, advising game-changing startups and established companies, and educating the next generation of healthcare leaders.
In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with distinguished guests, including innovators, scholars, practitioners, and influencers shaping the healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights from their perspectives and stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and noteworthy news.
Join us on this exciting journey and become a part of the Healthcare Nation community. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay in the loop.
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Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders.
I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside to the boardroom, C-Suite roles in renowned health systems, advising game-changing startups and established companies, and educating the next generation of healthcare leaders.
In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with distinguished guests, including innovators, scholars, practitioners, and influencers shaping the healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights from their perspectives and stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and noteworthy news.
Join us on this exciting journey and become a part of the Healthcare Nation community. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay in the loop.
The Power of Social Justice in Modern Healthcare: Conversations with Vincent Guilamo-Ramos
Healthcare Nation
49 minutes
2 years ago
The Power of Social Justice in Modern Healthcare: Conversations with Vincent Guilamo-Ramos
Vincent's unique career trajectory, from social welfare to public health and nursing.
The challenges communities face in the South Bronx and Vincent’s commitment to addressing them.
Insight into the gaps and inequities in the US healthcare system and the need for policy change.
A deeper dive into Vincent’s new role at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and his vision for the future of healthcare in the US.
[00:02:00] Introduction: Welcoming Vincent and a brief about his background.
[00:03:00] Vincent's unique journey: Growing up in the South Bronx and recognizing health inequities.
[00:04:00] Initial career interest in social welfare due to its social justice focus.
[00:05:00] Transition to public health and epidemiology, focusing on the South Bronx's health patterns.
[00:06:00] Vincent’s unconventional journey into nursing: Becoming a nurse during his tenure as a professor at NYU and Columbia.
[00:07:00] Blending clinical expertise, social justice, and public health in nursing.
[00:08:00] The Radix Up project: Addressing COVID challenges in public housing.
[00:09:00] Rick's reflections on New York and its diverse healthcare challenges.
[00:10:00] Discussion on Vincent's new role at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the impact of being based out of DC.
[00:11:00] Alarming trends in US health: Increase in chronic conditions and declining life expectancy.
[00:12:00] The grim comparison of life expectancy between parts of the US and other countries.
[00:13:00] Flaws in the current US healthcare model: Emphasis on acute care over prevention.
[00:14:00] The pressing issue of inequities in healthcare and the need for fair distribution of resources.
[00:15:00] Real-world example: Disparity in vaccine distribution during the impacts epidemic in North Carolina.
[00:16:00] Vincent's motivation for joining the Policy Institute: Addressing systemic health inequities and making a meaningful change.
Healthcare Nation
Welcome to Healthcare Nation, the podcast for enthusiasts passionate about the healthcare sector and eager to explore its current state and future trajectory. Join us as we delve into the heart of the healthcare, biotech, and MedTech industries with the help of top thought leaders.
I'm your host, Rick Gannotta, with over four decades of experience in healthcare, spanning from the hospital bedside to the boardroom, C-Suite roles in renowned health systems, advising game-changing startups and established companies, and educating the next generation of healthcare leaders.
In each episode, we'll bring you conversations with distinguished guests, including innovators, scholars, practitioners, and influencers shaping the healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights from their perspectives and stay updated on the latest developments, trends, and noteworthy news.
Join us on this exciting journey and become a part of the Healthcare Nation community. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to stay in the loop.
