Episode 9: Guinea Worm Disease with Brogan

06/01/23 • 13 min

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

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

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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/

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Episode 10: Lessons Learned from Antonella Lozano (Reflection Series)

As part of our Reflection Series, Student Doctor Antonella Lozano shares some of her thoughts and lessons learned through her personal experiences in Global Medicine.
Co-Host/Guest Information:
Antonella Lozano is a medical student passionate about women's health and pediatrics. Growing up as a minority, raised by a single mother, and not having health insurance, she understands how uncomfortable a medical experience can be. As a physician she would like to change that narrative and engage with patients in a caring and meaningful way that will provide them with a welcoming and safe environment. She would like to change medicine by changing patients perspective on what medicine can be. She wants to be an advocate for women, children, and underrepresented minority groups so that they feel seen at their doctor's office.
To learn more about Antonella, visit: https://63ed68700ba82.site123.me/

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