Creating Social Spaces for Health Equity: Connecting People with LaTasha DeLoach

04/25/23 • 27 min

In this episode of the My City My Health podcast, host Natalie Rutledge talks with LaTasha DeLoach about her work in community outreach and connecting people, particularly women of color and older adults, with resources and social spaces for health equity. LaTasha shares her insights on the importance of taking the pressure off of black women, erasing the super-strong black woman trope, and creating safe social spaces for people of color. Tune in to learn more about actionable steps toward health equity and how to connect with LaTasha and her work.

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00:00 Introduction
01:20 LaTasha’s background and work in community outreach
03:45 Sankofa Outreach Connections and creating social spaces for women of color
06:30 The importance of taking the pressure off of black women and erasing the super-strong black woman trope
10:20 Connecting older adults with Resources and social spaces for health equity
14:50 The impact of connecting people and resources in the community
18:00 Actionable steps towards health equity: listening to people and donating resources
20:30 Creating safe social spaces for People of Color and the Importance of health equity
24:00 Looking forward to the My City My Health Conference in Iowa City
25:06 How to connect with LaTasha and her work
26:28 Conclusion

About the host: Natalie Rutledge is a student at the University of Iowa, studying health and human physiology. Natalie is part of a team supporting the My City My Health Conference in Iowa City. The conference aims to bring together the University of Iowa and the Iowa City corridor community to discuss health equity programs and collaborations. Interested individuals can register for the conference through www.mycity.health.

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About the host: Lauren Whiteman is a student at the University of Iowa, getting her bachelor's in health promotion. Lauren is part of a team supporting the My City My Health Conference in Iowa City. The conference aims to bring together the University of Iowa and the Iowa City corridor community to discuss health equity programs and collaborations. Interested individuals can register for the conference through www.mycity.health

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Show Notes:

[00:00] Introduction to the My City My Health Podcast and guest Dr. Marta Van Beek
[01:29] Dr. Van Beek's definition of health equity and the importance of addressing historical injustices
[04:24] Dr. Van Beek's involvement in national and local initiatives to improve health equity
[05:49] The work being done at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to provide culturally sensitive hair care products for black patients
[08:33] Dr. Van Beek's drive to obtain a master's in public health and the importance of frequent skin cancer screenings
[10:57] Improvements in health equity in medicine overall and the need to regain trust from marginalized populations
[13:20] Dr. Van Beek's upcoming panel at the My City My Health Conference on providing culturally sensitive haircare products for inpatients
[15:14] The Role of community involvement in addressing health disparities

About the host: Brooklyn is a health studies major at the University of Iowa. Brooklyn is part of a team supporting the My City My Health Conference in Iowa City. The conference aims to bring together the University of Iowa and the Iowa City corridor community to discuss health equity programs and collaborations. Interested individuals can register for the conference through www.mycity.health.