#5 - Dr. Christopher King: Addressing Systemic Racism in Healthcare

12/11/23 • 92 min

Dr. Christopher King is the inaugural Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Health and an associate professor whose work focuses on healthcare, public health, and racial justice. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Dr. King is a nationally recognized speaker on achieving equitable systems of care.

In this episode, Dr. King helps me navigate the complex terrain of racial inequalities in healthcare. We dissect systemic racism's deep-seated roots, from institutional biases to the pressing crisis of maternal mortality among African American women. Dr. King takes me through history to understand how past injustices shape today’s healthcare landscape, especially in the context of COVID-19 and Washington, D.C. He brings forward groundbreaking strategies to dismantle these disparities, focusing on atonement, diversity in the medical workforce, and the crucial role of public awareness. We conclude with a forward-looking discussion on how philanthropy, technology, and AI might reshape the pursuit of racial equality in healthcare.
Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Channel Intro

(00:02:00) Episode Intro

(00:05:40) Defining Race in Healthcare

(00:16:15) Defining Racism: Institutionalized, Personally-mediated, and Internalized

(00:26:19) Evidence: Maternal Mortality and Cancer

(00:32:50) Historical Context: Slavery, Jim Crow Era, Immigration, Eugenics, Sterilizations, Tuskegee Study, and Henrietta Lacks

(00:50:57) COVID-19 and Reconceptualizing Race

(00:54:50) Disparities in Washington D.C.

(01:04:00) Proximity to Black

(01:06:40) Medical Errors

(01:08:36) Tackling Racial Inequalities: Atonement, Measuring Racism, Workplace Diversity, and Awareness

(01:21:54) Philanthropy, Narcissism, and Social Media

(01:28:11) Artificial Intelligence

(01:31:04) Outro

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(00:00:00) Channel Intro

(00:02:00) Episode Intro

(00:05:40) Defining Race in Healthcare

(00:16:15) Defining Racism: Institutionalized, Personally-mediated, and Internalized

(00:26:19) Evidence: Maternal Mortality and Cancer

(00:32:50) Historical Context: Slavery, Jim Crow Era, Immigration, Eugenics, Sterilizations, Tuskegee Study, and Henrietta Lacks

(00:50:57) COVID-19 and Reconceptualizing Race

(00:54:50) Disparities in Washington D.C.

(01:04:00) Proximity to Black

(01:06:40) Medical Errors

(01:08:36) Tackling Racial Inequalities: Atonement, Measuring Racism, Workplace Diversity, and Awareness

(01:21:54) Philanthropy, Narcissism, and Social Media

(01:28:11) Artificial Intelligence

(01:31:04) Outro

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#4 - Beyond Medicine: How Social Determinants Shape Our Health

Explore how social factors like education, income, race, and neighborhoods impact our health. We discuss groundbreaking studies on the hidden forces shaping our well-being. Whether it's the challenge of food deserts or the promise of technological innovations in healthcare, this episode is packed with insights and stories that will change the way you think about health. We also talk about addressing social determinants of health with solutions through community engagement, policy advocacy, and public-private partnerships.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Channel Intro
(00:01:44) Introduction to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
(00:10:03) What are SDOH
(00:11:02) 5 Categories of SDOH
(00:14:52) SDOH or Not
(00:18:41) Global Perspective
(00:21:32) Deep Dive Into 5 Categories
(00:22:09) 1) Economic Stability
(00:28:39) 2) Education
(00:36:42) 3) Social and Community Context
(00:42:30) 4) Health and Healthcare
(00:45:28) 5) Neighborhood and the Built Environment
(01:01:01) Addressing SDOH
(01:02:01) 1) Community Engagement and Empowerment
(01:06:12) 2) Technological Innovations
(01:08:32) 3) Policy Changes and Advocacy
(01:12:12) 4) Public-Private Partnerships
(01:14:50) 5) Educational Initiatives
(01:17:35) 6) Built Environment and Urban Planning
(01:20:46) 7) Economic Interventions
(01:23:52) 8) Cultural Competence in Healthcare
(01:27:35) Conclusion
(01:29:37) Outro

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#6 - Ozempic and Beyond: Changing Tides in Health, Society, and Industry

Join us on "The Gustavo Franco Podcast" for a riveting exploration of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, which are reshaping more than just diabetes and obesity treatment. This episode ventures beyond healthcare, revealing the profound impact of these drugs on society, economy, and even fashion and fast food industries. Engage with us as we unravel the ethical debates and lifestyle transformations stemming from this pharmaceutical phenomenon. Don't miss the chance to discover the extensive influence of Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs in an episode packed with intriguing and insightful discussions.

Researched and produced by Brian Li.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Channel Intro

(00:02:00) - Episode Introduction

(00:04:41) - GLP-1 Drugs

(00:07:16) - Biology

(00:09:39) - Pharmaceutical Development

(00:15:17) - Rise to Fame

(00:18:19) - Growth of Industry

(00:20:14) - Ozempic’s Dual Use

(00:22:02) - Wegovy for Obesity

(00:24:10) - Introducing Zepbound