Voices of Healthcare Equity

Women, Claim Your Power! | Dr. Gloria Esoimeme | Full Episode

Connect with Gloria: LinkedIn: @drgloriaesoimeme Instagram: @drgloriaesoimeme Facebook: @drgloriaesoimeme

Redefining 911 Emergency Care | Dr. Ramon Lizardo | Full Episode

What if calling 911 instantly connected you to a board-certified emergency physician? That’s the reality Dr. Ramon Lizardo has created. In this inspiring conversation, Ramon shares his journey—from a child of immigrants to earning his MD at just 24, selling his first company at 29, and founding Tele911. What started as an idea in 2015 became a national lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic—now transforming emergency access for millions. We dive into: 🚑 How Tele911 is breaking down barriers to specialist care in emergencies 🌍 Why understanding the social context of patients changes health outcomes 💡 The vision for nationwide access to emergency physicians—within seconds Dr. Lizardo’s mission is simple but powerful: Every patient deserves a specialist in their moment of greatest need. 🎧 Tune in for a story of innovation, perseverance, and the future of emergency care. Connect with Ramon: E-mail: lizardo@tele911.com Website: www.tele911.com

Voices from Kenya: A New Chapter in Rural Health | Steve Ogutu | Part II

Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development  Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/]

Voices from Kenya: A New Chapter in Rural Health | Steve Ogutu | Part I

Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/]

Working Women in Medicine and the Pitfalls of Seeking Profit-Based Healthcare | Dr. Dara Kass | Full Episode

Dara Kass, MD is the founder of FemInEM. An emergency medicine physician and advocate for the advancement of women in medicine, she is passionate about creating a community where women in EM can act as champions for one another. She is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital’s residency program. Previously the director of undergraduate medical education at NYU, she now serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Center in NYC. Under her leadership, FemInEM strives to achieve gender equity in emergency medicine and provide professional development, resources, and support for women who have been called to a life in EM. In addition to her work as an advocate and physician, she is mother to Hannah, Charlie, and Sam. She lives with her children and her husband, Michael, in Brooklyn, New York. Connect with Dara:  https://feminem.org/ [https://feminem.org/] LinkedIn: @FemInEM Instagram: @feminemgram Check out the Power of Women in Medicine Summit happening in September 2025!