Episode 8: Sustainable Development Goals

04/22/23 • 14 min

Happy Earth Day! I thought reviewing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals would be a great way to celebrate Earth Day with you all! This info can be found in more detail on the official website: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
You can also download their SDGs in Action app for more tips and connections: https://sdgsinaction.com/

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong

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Episode 7: Podoconiosis with Mia and Maison

Student Doctors Mia Panlilio and Maison Evensen-Martinez guide us through a discussion on what Podoconiosis is and what is being done about it.
Co-Host/Guest Information:
Mia Panlilio is a second year medical student originally from Walnut Creek, California. She did her undergrad at San Diego State University and then completed a post-bacc program at UC San Diego prior to starting at RVU, and in her free time she loves traveling, teaching yoga, cooking, and going to concerts.
Maison Evensen-Martinez is a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his undergraduate in Spanish at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and enjoys traveling and reading. As a future physician, he plans to work with underserved communities both nationally and internationally.
For more information on Podoconiosis, check out the following resources:
https://podo.org
https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/lymphatic-filariasis/podoconiosis-endemic-non-filarial-elephantiasis

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Episode 9: Guinea Worm Disease with Brogan

Student Doctor Brogan Crockett walks us through Dracunculiasis: Guinea Worm Disease. Dracunculiasis: Hard to say...hard to eradicate...but we are making progress!
Co-Host/Guest Information:
Brogan Crockett OMS, MS, MHA, NR-P is a medical student at Rocky Vista University and first-generation graduate student. A Utah native, he is an alumnus of The University of Utah and Dixie State University. Brogan has been actively working in healthcare over the last decade in various settings with his primary position being a paramedic. He is passionate about improving access to healthcare, standard of care improvements, global health, emergency services, and infectious disease. In his spare time, he enjoys serving where he can, enjoying the outdoors climbing or mountain biking, and hanging out with his soon to be wife.
For additional information on Dracunculiasis (GWD) check out:
WHO: https://www.who.int/health-topics/dracunculiasis#tab=tab_1
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/guineaworm/index.html
The Carter Center: https://www.cartercenter.org/health/guinea_worm/index.html

Disclaimer intro by Claire Eliason.
Intro/Outro Music by Westin Wong