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HealthCare UnTold — 240 episodes

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Paloma Chávez: Creator of the Lo‑Terapia Mental Health Board Game

2

Luz Sotelo, Youth Advocate and Community Leader-Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assitance Services

3

Pam Cusick, Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice (RPV): Advancing Health Together — Patients, Caregivers, and Researchers

4

Mireya Gomez‑Contreras, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms: Building a Just Food System

5

Hector L. Torres‑Diaz: Building Bridges for Civil Rights and Community Empowerment

6

George Carillo: Co-Founder & CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council – Supporting Latino Construction Businesses and Workers

7

Jill Mather, Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities — “Cleaning the Streets of Los Angeles”

8

Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation- "Endangered Latinx Landmarks 2025"

9

Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez: Healing Through Equity and Community

10

Kwamane Liddell, Founder and CEO of Thrive Link: Improving Access to Health and Services by Leveraging Telephonic AI.

11

Tina Cordova's Lifetime Commitment: Justice for New Mexicans and Indigenous Communities that were Radiated from the Atomic Bomb Testings

12

Matthew Feltrop, Executive Director of Patachou Foundation: Getting Good Food To Kids

13

Dr. Ann Lopez, Executive Director: Center for Farmworker Families

14

Elizabeth Bachman, CPS: Strategic Speaking for Results

15

GenteCare Alert: Jasmine Najera: Uplifting the Power of our Latino Communities and Organizations.

16

Aaron Painter CEO at Nametag: Protecting Our Digital Identities

17

Devon Peña, Founder & President of Acequia Institute: Resilient Agriculture, Water Democracy and Environmental Justice

18

Responding to the LA Fires, Supporting Our Latina/o/x Artists: Las Photos Project

19

Dante D. King, M.ED, CHRMP: Scholar, Thought Leader, and Author

20

Vanessa Villaverde, MPA, MHSA: Senior Program Investor, California Health Care Foundation

21

Jacob Kendall, Health Advocate: The Important Roles of Immigrant Health Workers

22

Loma Prieta Earthquake: The 35th Anniversary (Recast)

23

Mayukh Choudhury, Co-founder of Milaap and GetCoPayHelp

24

Itzel Maganda Chavez: Civic Engagement Director, Alliance San Diego

25

Bridge Medical Communications: Co-Founders, Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard

26

RECAST: Good News Miniseries: Hotfoot Teddy and the UnTold Story of Smokey the Bear

27

Build Healthy Places Network: Mario A Guel, Senior Program Manager

28

Our Chicano Hero: RIP: Profe. Armando Vasquez Ramos

29

Preserving Our Diverse Community Stories and Histories: Rebecca Hernandez PhD, Community Archivist at the UC Santa Cruz University Library

30

1st International Folklorico and Music Conference in Santa Cruz County: August 15th-25th, 2024

31

History of Chicana/o Murals and the Mexican Art Movement: Gabriela R. Gomez, Ph.D. Candidate, Chicana/o/x and Central American Studies at UCLA

32

CELEBRATING OUR 200th EPISODE! Preserving our Traditionss and the Sense of Place: Kateri Lopez: Cornerstones.Org, Albuquerque New Mexico

33

The Dreamer Study Abroad Program: Armando Vasquez-Ramos, President and CEO of the California-Mexico Studies Center

34

Hope for the Future and Continue the Struggle: Jon Silver, Director and Founder, Migrant Media Productions

35

Honoring The Patient Voice: Wes Michael, President and Founder of Rare Patient Voice

36

Centro de la Raza, John A Taboada's Photo Legacy Collection 1970-1985: Brian Chavez, Historical Society of Long Beach

37

Understanding Dis/Misinformation in Healthcare: Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA

38

The Importance of Sleep and Sleep Hygiene: Dr. Cyrus Haghighian, Sleep Medicine Specialist: Los Angeles Center for ENT

39

Sober Sidekick + Empathy Health Tech: Chris Thompson, CEO

40

Innovating E-Procurement for Health Care Systems; Luká Yancopoulos, CEO and Co-Founder of Grapevine

41

OSCAR WINNER OPPENHEIMER NEGLECTED: Honoring the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium: Their Fight for Justice for Victims of the Trinity Test

42

Empowering Families to End Homelessness and Poverty: Tracy Weaver, Executive Director, Saranam

43

Tylor Taylor, CEO of SASCC: Creating Solutions to Address the Needs and Challenges of Older Adults

44

RECAST: Honoring the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium: Their Fight for Justice for Victims of the Trinity Test

45

Responding to the San Diego Floods: Bob McElroy, Executive Director of the Alpha Project

46

Tracy Rodden, Executive Director of Feed New Mexico Kids

47

Dr. Josua Lee, Researcher, Clinician, Oar Health Chief Clinical Advisor: An Important Conversation About Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders

48

Danielle Parker, Associate Director: United Voices for Newcomer Rights, Albuquerque New Mexico

49

Dr. Laura Clapper, Market Medical Director of CCA Health California

50

Dr. Eric Fethke, Pediatric Cardiologist and Author of The Privilege of Caring: A Doctor's Call To Heal The U.S. Healthcare System

51

Molly Ellenberg Friedland, InStride's Vice President of Corporate Partnerships: Revolutionizing Staff Retention and Workforce Development

52

HealthCare UnTold Podcast: 2023 Year End Podcast Review

53

Bilingualism and its Impact on Cognitive Processes: Grace deMeurisse and Edith Kaan, University of Florida

54

The Effectiveness of Masks and U.S. Latino's Contribution to the US Gross Domestic Product

55

The World is Better with Betsy Guerra, PhD: Coaching for Greatness

56

Bill Bunting COO, Avendelle Assisted Living: Franchise Business Models to Meet the Future Housing Needs of Seniors

57

Artists Ofelia Esparza y Rosanna Esparza Ahrens: Our Chicana Mexicana National Treasures and their Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

58

Dane Wanniarachige, Physician/Medical Journalist: Improving Health Care for the Homeless

59

Gary Toranzos, Professor of Microbiology at University of Puerto Rico: Research on Fossilized Poop is Revealing the UnTold Histories of the Ancient People of the Carribean

60

Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, President/CEO of Levita Magnetics: Creating the Future of Magnetic Surgeries

61

Recast of Dr. Gilberto Lopez: Using Art as a Messenger to Protect our Community

62

Dr. Lloyd D. Barba, Assistant Professor of Religion and Author: Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentcostal Farmworkers in California

63

Ashton Perroni ND, Medical Director of Thyme Health: Naturopathic Medicine for Healthy Communities

64

James Matheson, Co Founder Carta Healthcare: Improving Healthcare Metrics

65

Honoring the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium: Their Fight for Justice for Victims of the Trinity Test

66

Alberto B. Mendoza, Managing Director John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship

67

Pre-Health Shadowing and Authors of the New Book: Heroes Behind the Mask

68

Lindsey Quam: Committing his Career to the Future of our Forests in New Mexico

69

Connie Hernandez, A Latina Leader from Logan Heights-San Diego: Making the World a Better Place

70

Charles Gellman, CEO of HiDO Health: Pioneering AI-Assisted Robotics for Health Equity

71

How a Biologist, a Ranch Owner, and Thousands of Volunteers are Saving Sacred Forests on the Island of Maui

72

Dr. Jan Carney, A National Public Health Leader

73

Martha Nino, A Technology Leader and Author "The Other Side" From a Shack to Silicon Valley

74

Jeannie Economos, Farmworker Association of Florida: Their Commitment forJustice and Human Rights

75

Shauna Goodman, Executive Director of the National Sobering Colloborative

76

Good News Miniseries: Hotfoot Teddy and the UnTold Story of Smokey the Bear

77

Dr. Jay K Joshi, Physician, Author and Health Equity Advocate

78

Rohan Pardasani Cofounder and CEO of Avaana: Providing Australians Access To Comprehensive Health Services

79

ReBroadcast - Dr. Sandra Pacheco, Practioner of Curanderismo

80

JD Medina, WingsWork Director, Wings for Life International: Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

81

Jennifer Krippner, Chief Experience Officer: Institute for Healthcare Excellence

82

Rolando Bonilla, Our Hero's Hero: Chief Strategy Officer for Voler Strategic Advisors

83

Recast - In Honor of his June 11th, 2023 TEDx San Diego as Guest Speaker- Jesse Leon, Author of "I'm Not Broken."

84

NARCAN: Overdose Medication Approved For Over The Counter Purchase

85

Aisha Canfield-Allen, MPP, Director: Ceres Policy Research

86

Chanel Weise-Carl, Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation at New Mexico United

87

Good Health News in California: Medi-Cal Enrollment Before Individuals Leave Prison

88

Sylvia Bufanda-Courtney: Labor and Civil Rights Activist

89

Darnell Lamont Walker, Emmy-Nominated Writer and His Journey as a Death Doula

90

Matt Huerta: Dedicated to Affordable Housing and Community Development for Healthier Communities

91

Richard Raya, Chief Strategic Officer, Mission Economic Development Agency: Community Transformer

92

Nicole Lamoureux, President and CEO, National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

93

Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey - a Health Education, Maternal, Child Health Specialist and Founder of HALO for Families.

94

Nonprofit CEOs Discuss the Important Roles of Community Based Organizations in Response to Disasters.

95

Albino Garcia Jr., Executive Director of La Plazita Institute, Albquerque, New Mexico

96

Yarida Estrada, Community Leader/Organizer/Activist and Future Executive Director

97

Catie Harris, CEO and Founder of Nursepreneurs

98

Luis Granados, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Agency in San Francisco; Board Chair, UnidosUS

99

Recast: Racial Justice During A Pandemic 2020, with Nane Alejandrez from Barrios Unidos & Luis J. Rodriguez, Activist Author

100

Marco Mendoza, Renowned Rock and Roll Musician: His Journey of Recovery and Artistry

101

Co-hosts Gerado and Barbara talk about the Extraordinary Latino Domestic Product (GDP): the Power of the Latino Dollar

102

Juan Antonio Cuellar - Frontera Collection Curator at Arhoolie Foundation

103

Rafael Salazar, Author and Podcast Host: Humanizing Health Care

104

Odilia Romero, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Communidades Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO)

105

Covid-19, Flu, and RSV: A Triple Health Threat Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO, Calilfornia Health Care Foundation

106

Health Entrepreneurs, Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman, Creators of "troop" Mushroom Gummies for Optimal Health

107

Jesse Leon, Author of "I'm Not Broken."

108

Recast - Artists Ofelia Esparza y Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, our Chicana Mexicana National Treasures and their Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

109

Carol J. Ornelas, CEO of Visionary Home Builders; Building Healthy Homes and Healthy Communities

110

Remembering the Loma Prieta Earthquake on its 33rd Anniversary (Recast)

111

Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in National City, CA

112

Standing Together for Justice: Jodi L. Schwartz, Social Justice Advocate

113

Dr. Daniel M. Fernandez, Professor and Researcher from Cal State Monterey Bay: Collecting and Studying Water from Fog on the California Coast

114

Recast In Memoriam: Wonderful, Whole and Complete": Arturo Olivas shares his life journey as a Latino Gay Activist

115

Gerardo and Barbara Talk about the Importance of Drinking Water and the Impact on Your Health from Sugary Drinks

116

To Listen is to Heal: A Conversation with the Hosts of RAMA BLUEPRINTS Podcast

117

BAYADA, Heroes on the Home Front: Fighting Against Federal Cuts to Home Health Care Services

118

How Watsonville Community Hospital was Saved by the Community

119

Physician Advocate and Author Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT

120

Karen Elizabeth Nuñez, Nurse Practitioner: Shares her life commitment to our most vulnerable communities in Jail, Homeless Shelters and the Streets.

121

Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County - National Health Center Week

122

Dulce Juarez, State Co-Director of Chispa Arizona: Organizing to Protect Our Mother Earth

123

COVID Variant Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO, California Healthcare Foundation

124

Gerardo and Barbara talk about Nutrition and Benefits of a Latino Diet: National Lipid Association

125

Mark Magana the Founding President and CEO of GreenLatinos

126

Olga Talamante: Justice Activist

127

Gerardo and Barbara talk about the Mayo Clinic's Article: The 7 Benefits of Regular Exercise Activity

128

Recast Episode #69 - In Memoriam: Laura Segura, Executive Director of Monarch Services, Social Justice Warrior, Chicana Leader, Advocate, Community Hero, Athlete y La Mera Mera Chingona.

129

Elba Rosario Sanchez: Language Scholar and Poet: How to Empower and Support Latino and Chicano University Students

130

UVALDE: How to Help and Learn More about Reducing Gun Violence

131

Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis For Which We Are All Responsible

132

Nelida Robles: New Scholar in the Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania

133

Sheila Talton, CEO and President, Grey Matter Analytics

134

Keisha Browder - CEO, United Way of Santa Cruz County

135

HealthCare UnTold Celebrates its 100th Episode!

136

Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Care Foundation with a Covid-19 and Foundation Update.

137

Monica Limon, Program Manager at National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders

138

Missing Logic

139

In Memoriam: Juan Pablo Gutierrez Sanchez: Artist, Curator, Cultural Guardian.

140

Jennifer Esteen: Registered Nurse and Candidate for California State Assembly

141

Maria Cadenas, Executive Director-Ventures

142

A Series Highlighting Members of the COVIDLATINO Project: Tanya Jeanette Alderete, Medical Student

143

Glaucoma Eye Diseases an Increase Risk Among Latinos: Dr. Marilyn Hernandez, OD

144

Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among Latinos: Dr. Marilyn Hernandez, OD

145

A Series Highlighting Members of CovidLatino.Org: Lalo Alcaraz: Lead Artist for CovidLatino.org

146

A Series Highlighting members of CovidLatino.Org: Gabriela Lopez, Bertha Lopez & Aashish Yadaav

147

Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan -Update

148

Recast: Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan

149

GENTECARE HEALTH ALERT: Omicron Spreading Quickly in our Communities

150

Recast: Dr. Joy DeGruy: Healing Humanity

151

RECAST: Sunny Schwartz: Restorative Justice Advocate

152

Arnold Torres: Our Latino Truth Teller Making a Difference For Farmworkers

153

Dr. Gilberto Lopez: Using Art as a Messenger to Protect our Community

154

Good News Latinos And X - Being Grateful for Farmworkers and Their Need for a Living Wage.

155

Sonia Hunt, Food Allergy Advocate and Author of NUT JOB: How I Crushed My Food Allergies to Thrive

156

Gloria Romero, Executive Director: Instituto Familiar De La Raza

157

Covid-19 Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO, California Health Foundation. October-November 2021.

158

Margaret Cariño-Condon & Theresa Cariño, Co-Founders of Salud y Cariño

159

Pauline A Guillermo: HOLE IN ONE! Health and Disability Rights Advocate

160

The UnTold Stories and Lessons Learned from the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake

161

Good News Latinos And X: Philadelphia Latino Organizations Succeed in Ensuring Access to Vaccines

162

Raquel Mariscal: Transforming Social Systems that serve Children towards Justice and Well-Being

163

Mercedes Márquez, Housing Advocate and City Revitalizer

164

Erica Padilla-Chavez, CEO-Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance

165

Maria Elena de la Garza, Executive Director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (CAB)

166

Mónica Morales, Deputy Director - California Department of Public Health

167

Marcia Rincon-Gallardo, Executive Director, The Alianza for Youth Justice

168

Mentorship, Growing Our Own

169

Laura Segura, Co-Executive Director of Monarch Services

170

EXCITING UPDATE: HealthCare UnTold Welcomes New Hosts and Co-Hosts, Gerado Sandoval and Jasmine Najera, LCSW!

171

Dr. Camilo Werlin, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Officer, Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center

172

Dr. Magdalena Avila, Public Health Expert and Activist-Scholar

173

Covid-19 Update #11 with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Foundation

174

Tom Perez: An inspirational Veteran, High Tech Diversity Advocate and Blind Tandem Stoker

175

Jacob Martinez, Executive Director of Digital NEST.

176

Shipra Narruhn: Spiritual Teacher and Reiki Master.

177

Dr. Joy DeGruy: Helping Humanity to Heal

178

Gabriela Chavez Lopez: President, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley

179

HealthCare UnTold: A Year in Reflection with Host Barbara Ann Garcia and Producer Gerardo Sandoval

180

Sandy Ouye Mori: Activist, Public Servant and Mentor.

181

George Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Latino Connection.

182

Episode Update with Gina Upchurch, Founder/Executive Director of Senior PharmAssist.

183

Covid Update-NOW IS THE TIME TO REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN VACCINATED

184

"Wonderful, Whole and Complete": Arturo Olivas shares his life journey as a Latino Gay Activist

185

Juan Pablo Gutierrez Sanchez: Artist, Curator, Cultural Guardian.

186

Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy, Race and Trauma and their impact on Health Outcomes - (Rebroadcast)

187

Covid-19 Update #9 with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Foundation.

188

The Caravan For The Children Campaign with Co-Chairs: Olga Talamante and Gloria Romero

189

Part 2: Elevating Fathers with Dr. Ken Epstein, PhD, LCSW.

190

Part 1: Elevating our Young Fathers: Johnny Wilson, Executive Director of Fathers New Mexico.

191

Celebrating Alva Moreno, Woman's Advocate and Community Activist.

192

By God's Grace: Barrios Unidos New Mexico dedicated to the families of Chimayo and the North, before the Pandemic, during the Pandemic, and after.

193

Rebroadcast - Covid-19 Update #8: Covid-19 Vaccine Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Foundation.

194

Raising the Roof- Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity makes it possible for low-income families to own decent, affordable homes.

195

Dr. Salem Magarian, a Pediatrician focused on multidisciplinary care and wellness for drug exposed babies and their mothers.

196

Covid-19 Update #7: Covid-19 Vaccine Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO of the California Health Foundation.

197

Gerardo Sandoval's Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Update

198

Rolando Bonilla: Covid19 Survivor, Community and Health Warrior.

199

ROADRUNNER FOODBANK : Providing Nutritious Food to New Mexicans.

200

Loving Thunder: A Therapeutic Horse Riding Program in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

201

Finding Our Way Forward: Dr. Sandra Pacheco, Practitioner of Curanderismo

202

Gerardo Sandoval: Media Artist, Health Advocate and a Volunteer for a Clinical Vaccine Trial.

203

Marco Mendoza, Renowned Rock and Roll Musician: His Journey and Artistry

204

Nkazi Sinandile, Co-founder Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque.

205

Ciel Benedetto, Health Care Administrator and Community Developer.

206

Honoring Guillermina Porraz, Community Health Educator and Community Health Promotor in Watsonville, California.

207

Covid-19 Update #6: The High Transmission Rates around the Country, and an Update on Vaccines.

208

Part 2 to Series: Diane Jones and Roma Guy; Listen to the People, see what they Need, and then Organize.

209

Two Part Series: Diane Jones and Roma Guy, A Century of Health and Social Change Activism.

210

Artists Ofelia Esparza y Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, our Chicana Mexicana National Treasures and their Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

211

Jasmine Najera a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working to improve Behavior Health Services for youth and families.

212

Latino Outdoors With Bryan Rodriguez and Juan Munoz, Volunteer Program Coordinators

213

Michaela Perez, Public Health Graduate Student in the time of a Pandemic.

214

Covid/Flu Update #5 Getting a Flu Shot

215

Managing Burnout in the Technology Industry: Elena Ontiveros, Content Strategy Lead.

216

In Memory of and Homage to Maria X Martinez: Community Health and Justice Leader

217

Racial Justice During A Pandemic 2020, with Nane Alejandrez from Barrios Unidos & Luis J. Rodriguez, Activist Author

218

(Rebroadcast) Covid19 Update #4 Let's protect our Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities by managing and avoiding the 3C's: Close Contact, Closed Spaces, and Crowded Conditions.

219

Dr. Danielle Ofri, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Physician, and Author of the recent book: When We Do Harm A Doctors Confronts Medical Error

220

Dr. Sandra Pacheco, a Practitioner of Curanderismo during troubled times

221

Covid19 Update #4 Let's protect our Chicano/Latino/LatinX communities by managing and avoiding the 3C's: Close Contact, Closed Spaces, and Crowded Conditions.

222

Lets Talk About Racism with Dr. Cynthia Morris Kallam, Behavioral Scientist

223

Watsonville Campesino Appreciation Caravan

224

REPLAY: Covid Update #3, Contact Tracing, Testing, Social Distancing, and Wearing Beautiful Masks

225

Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, National Health Care Thought Leader

226

James Loyce, M.S.: National Health Leader, Local Health Hero

227

Jonathan Vernick M.S. : Mental Health and Substance Use-A New Era of Treatment

228

Dr. Scott Campbell: The Pandemic Playbook Diary

229

Marcos Rodriguez - Anti-war Activist to Gay Latino Health Advocate

230

Two Part Episode: Ava Guerra, Youth Perspective on Sheltering in Place & Celina Cardenas, AMFT: Providing Therapeutic Support to Children, Adolescents and Families during Sheltering in Place.

231

REPLAY: Covid Update #3, Contact Tracing, Testing, Social Distancing, and Wearing Beautiful Masks

232

Sunny Schwartz: Justice Advocate

233

Gina Upchurch: Community Pharmacist Providing Advocacy and Medication/Health Literacy

234

Laura Tomas: HIV/AIDS Activist, Health Policy Expert, in a time of another Pandemic

235

Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy, Race and Trauma and their impact on Health Outcomes

236

Dr. Estela Garcia, Chicana/Latinx Mental Health Expert

237

Eileen Donnelly, Physician Assistant: Providing Primary Care to Farmworkers during Covid 19 Response

238

Coronavirus UPDATE 4/3/20, Importance of Staying Home and Wearing Masks. Barbara Ann Garcia and Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez

239

Dr. Kenneth Epstein, Mental Health Expert, Covid 19

240

Coronavirus Update