Bridging the Gap: Health Equity and Community Engagement

Advocacy, Policy, and the Future of Healthcare in Illinois

advocacy-policy-and-the-future-of-healthcare-in-illinois [https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/3f95d9b771ca60b2e10cee1201461031_S.jpg]https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/3f95d9b771ca60b2e10cee1201461031_Generic.jpg In this episode of More Than Medicine, Dr. Ngozi Ezike is joined by A.J. Wilhelmi, President and CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, for a timely conversation on healthcare policy, advocacy, and equity.  Drawing on his background in law, public service, and the Illinois Senate, A.J. shares how policy decisions directly shape health outcomes in communities across the state. Together, they explore the critical role of safety-net health systems like Sinai Chicago, the growing challenges facing hospitals amid a shifting political landscape, and what it will take to protect and strengthen access to care for the most vulnerable. The conversation also looks ahead to upcoming elections, evolving federal policies, and the actions leaders, organizations, and communities can take to advance a more just and equitable healthcare system.

Cerrando la brecha: equidad en salud y participación comunitaria

cerrando-la-brecha-equidad-en-salud-y-participacion-comunitaria [https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/1ba6c3d3dad7336e4b7c95fab463a00e_S.jpg]https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/1ba6c3d3dad7336e4b7c95fab463a00e_Generic.jpg  En este episodio, la Dra. Ngozi Ezike recibe al Dr. David Ansell, vicepresidente senior de Equidad en Salud Comunitaria en Rush University Medical Center. Conversan sobre las fuerzas estructurales que impulsan las desigualdades en salud en Chicago y cómo los hospitales pueden transformarse en instituciones ancla que promuevan la equidad. Descubre la importancia de la colaboración y de las estrategias centradas en la comunidad para construir un futuro más saludable. Learn more about David Ansell, MD, MPH [https://www.rush.edu/david-ansell-md-mph]

Bridging the Gap: Health Equity and Community Engagement

bridging-the-gap-health-equity-and-community-engagement [https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/6d056085d99e1e1bb21742fb2ecbfb65_S.jpg]https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/6d056085d99e1e1bb21742fb2ecbfb65_Generic.jpg In this episode, Dr. Ngozi Ezike welcomes Dr. David Ansell, Senior Vice President for Community Health Equity at Rush University Medical Center. They delve into the structural forces driving health disparities in Chicago and how hospitals can transform into anchor institutions fostering equity. Discover the importance of collaboration and community-focused strategies in building a healthier future.  Learn more about David Ansell, MD, MPH [https://www.rush.edu/david-ansell-md-mph]

Aliados en el Progreso: Rutas hacia la Salud y las Oportunidades de la Comunidad Latina en Chicago

aliados-en-el-progreso-rutas-hacia-la-salud-y-las-oportunidades-de-la-comunidad-latina-en-chicago [https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/eb1c770871994f0c5c09200769920357_S.jpg]https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/eb1c770871994f0c5c09200769920357_Generic.jpg En este episodio de More than Medicine, la Dra. Ezike conversa con Luis Gutiérrez, fundador y director ejecutivo de Latinos Progresando, en una poderosa charla sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud y su impacto en las comunidades de Chicago. Juntos exploran cómo las barreras sistémicas contribuyen a las disparidades en la salud y cómo organizaciones como Sinai Chicago y Latinos Progresando están colaborando para impulsar un cambio significativo y mejorar los resultados donde más se necesitan.

Sinai Urban Health Institute Celebrated 25 Years

sinai-urban-health-institute-celebrated-25-years [https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/828a30004bad14a0049e27de326e4e4a_S.jpg]https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/828a30004bad14a0049e27de326e4e4a_Generic.jpg In this episode, join us for an enlightening discussion on how the Sinai Urban Health Institute has turned research into actionable solutions for health inequities. Dr. Helen Margellos-Anast reveals the journey from data collection to real-world impact.