John Holien is a wellness advocate and founder dedicated to expanding access to meditation, breathwork, yoga, and gratitude practices for individuals navigating recovery, burnout, and life transitions. Through Grateful Mind Foundation, he works to create meaningful opportunities for personal healing while empowering individuals to serve their communities through holistic education and outreach.

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Dr. Georgiou brings more than three decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, managed care, healthcare innovation, executive leadership, and public health communication. With senior leadership roles at major healthcare organizations, extensive board service, and over 2,000 health media segments translating medical complexity for the public, she offers a uniquely comprehensive perspective on how patients can better understand healthcare systems, make informed medical decisions, and advocate for the care they need. Her work as a physician, author, media expert, and healthcare strategist has made her a leading voice in empowering individuals to take control of their health journeys.

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Dr. Spector specializes in understanding the causes of childhood cancers, including leukemia, bone sarcomas, and hepatoblastoma, using both traditional and genetic epidemiologic approaches. He has led or collaborated on numerous National Cancer Institute–funded studies and currently serves as Chair of the Childhood Cancer and Leukemia International Consortium (CLIC), a global effort to better understand cancer causes. Through his work with the Children’s Oncology Group and international partners, Dr. Spector focuses on uncovering patterns, risk factors, and prevention strategies to improve early detection and long-term outcomes.

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Tom Glaser is a master’s-level licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience, specializing in working with trauma survivors. His professional work is deeply shaped by his own journey from childhood trauma to resilience, which informs both his clinical approach and his writing. He is also the author of Full Heart Living: Conversations with the Happiest People I Know, an Amazon bestseller that inspired both a live performance piece and a documentary.

In this episode, Tom shares insights from his latest book, an empowering exploration of how individuals can find their voice, reclaim their story, and rebuild their lives after trauma. Blending personal narrative with clinical expertise, he introduces the Seven Building Blocks of Trauma Resilience and offers a compassionate look at how therapy supports the journey from surviving to thriving.

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Dr. McJunkin brings a unique blend of scientific and veterinary expertise to the conversation. She spent roughly twenty years working as a clinical laboratory scientist at the University of Minnesota, including ten years in chemistry and another ten years in molecular diagnostics. She later pursued veterinary school and went on to practice small animal veterinary medicine for 22 years, caring for pets and supporting the health of the families who love them.

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Bubba’s Fund is a donor-advised fund of the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, created in memory of Charlie Lonning Weber (“Bubba”). After his sudden passing, his family and community turned their grief into action by launching an initiative to ensure every state-licensed childcare center in La Crosse is equipped with an AED. As of December 2025, this goal was achieved. For Bubba's Fund this is just the beginning - they are now supporting efforts to scale AED access and close the gap statewide through smart policy, community partnerships, and sustainable solutions— so childcare providers have both the training and lifesaving equipment to match.

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Tory Schafer brings a rich, multidisciplinary perspective shaped by years of teaching and leadership across North America. With specialties in Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, pranayama, and vibrational therapy, his work blends yogic wisdom, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed practice. Drawing from a background in music and performance, Tory creates immersive experiences that emphasize presence, intention, and attunement—helping individuals reconnect with their inner harmony through embodied practice and sound.

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Dr. Austin brings more than 20 years of clinical experience spanning pain management, women’s health, and integrative health. With both a DNP and PhD in Nursing Informatics—and dual training as a chiropractor and nurse—her work blends clinical insight with data science to address whole-person needs. Her research focuses on chronic pain and menopause, and she is a Research Mentee with the The Menopause Society as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the American Medical Informatics Association.

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Julie is a strategist who helps individuals, teams, and organizations move from ideas to measurable action through human-centered systems. Her work draws on co-design, CliftonStrengths®, Results Based Accountability, and stress management and resiliency—grounded in deep listening, connection-making, and a willingness to disrupt the status quo so people can lead with confidence and purpose. Julie brings experience across K–12 education, workforce development, community-based organizations, business, and higher education, and holds degrees in English and Human Development.

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Mary oversees rehabilitation services across HealthPartners’ community-based hospitals and clinics, including cardiac rehabilitation. A licensed physical therapist with 27 years of experience, she brings deep expertise and passion for geriatrics—particularly fall prevention, dementia and age-friendly care, osteoporosis management, and frailty. Beyond her professional work, Mary is also a caregiver to her 95-year-old father living with dementia, giving her both clinical and personal insight into the realities of aging and safety.

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Dr. Kopecky is a consultant and chair of education in the Division of Preventive Cardiology within the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He also serves as director of the Familial Hypercholesterolemia Clinic, Statin Intolerance Clinic, and the Cardiovascular Emergency Department Consult Service. A nationally and internationally recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, Dr. Kopecky’s work focuses on the role of lifestyle in heart health and innovative treatments for elevated cholesterol, particularly in patients with genetic risk factors. He is the best-selling author of Live Younger Longer: 6 Steps to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, and More, has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Heart Health.

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Ellie Wilson brings two decades of experience supporting children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum. With a background in public health administration and policy, Ellie has completed advanced fellowships through Minnesota LEND (Leadership and Education in Neuro-Developmental Disabilities) and the National Institute of Educational Leadership. Her work spans recreation programs, K–12 and post-secondary education, emergency response systems, clinical and therapeutic settings, and community living environments. Ellie is widely recognized for building energized, collaborative partnerships that strengthen inclusion, acceptance, and equitable access for individuals with autism and other disabilities.

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Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan, PharmD, MPH, exemplifies the intersection of clinical expertise and public health advocacy in pharmacy practice. An alum of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and School of Public Health, her diverse career spans 15 years in Pharmacy Benefit Management and over 5 years as a Medication Therapy Management pharmacist in community practice. Her commitment to healthcare equity shines through her work addressing infant mortality, opioid abuse prevention, and her service on the Minnesota Department of Human Services Drug Formulary Committee, where she helps shape medication access policies across the state.

Dr. Ai-Ja Jackson, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over five years of experience in hospital and specialty pharmacy settings. Having begun her career in acute care in Baton Rouge, she now focuses on U.S. specialty biologics access and pharmacogenomics program implementation to improve patient outcomes. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Jackson is deeply committed to advancing health literacy and mentorship as a Wellness & Education Program Strategist at Victory Rock Prep and a Board Member at Edison Academics. Her work bridges patient care, education, and community impact, highlighting how pharmacists can drive both clinical excellence and social change.

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Susan Mau Larson has spent her career leading strategic and policy efforts to strengthen organ donation systems nationwide and support donor families through the process. She has held leadership roles across national donation advocacy and public education organizations.

Sarah Sonn leads communications at LifeSource and focuses on public education, storytelling, and community partnerships to increase donor registration and address misinformation.

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Dr. Alter has more than 35 years of experience as a clinician, educator, trainer, and researcher. His career spans clinical practice, international teaching, and authorship of books and peer-reviewed articles. Beyond psychology, he is also an adventurer and photographer, using his lens to explore humanity’s shared heritage and our deep connections to nature. At the heart of his work is a passion for understanding relationships—within our biological systems, between brain, mind, body, and environment, and how these connections influence health and healing. He is also the co-host of the podcast Trance-forming Relationships.

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In this episode, the team reflects on the many factors - big and small - that shape personal health management, from daily habits and self-care to navigating healthcare systems and making lifestyle choices.

Tune in for a lively discussion that will leave you thinking about your own approach to health and how small changes can make a big difference.

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Dr. Bender was born and raised in the Bronx, NYC, and earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He went on to graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bender founded Dermatology Specialists PA in Edina, Minnesota, which has grown into a 15-member practice. Though he retired from clinical practice in 2022, he continues to serve as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School and as Clinical Professor at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.

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Dr. Fonkoue serves as the director of the Neurobiology of Emotion, Sleep and Trauma (NEST) lab, where she and her team investigate how trauma affects neurocirculatory and hormonal systems, particularly as they relate to cardiovascular disease risk in women.

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Diana brings a refreshingly unconventional path to her work - opting for sunlit cliffs and cross-continental adventures instead of fluorescent lights and cubicles. Her life has been guided by curiosity, creativity, and a belief that joy and self-expression are essential to wellness. As a longtime artist, activist, and coach, she helps people break free from societal “shoulds” and reconnect with the boldest version of their lives.

Join us for an insightful conversation about what it means to live your Big Dream—and how imagination, adventure, and intention can impact your mental and physical health.

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Dr. Finnegan, who holds an MA and PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota, has contributed decades of experience to public health education, research, and service. His work includes leadership roles with organizations such as Children’s HeartLink, HealthEast, and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, as well as involvement in initiatives focused on sexual assault prevention and gun violence research.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing public health today, and how the field continues to adapt to a dynamic political and social climate.

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Patty works alongside a passionate team to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, promote early detection, and support the health and wellbeing of both caregivers and individuals living with dementia. Her work is rooted in advancing health equity and ensuring that all Minnesotans have the opportunity to age with dignity, connection, and care.

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Dr. Lundblad leads Stratis Health, an independent non-profit based in Bloomington, Minnesota, focused on collaboration and innovation in health care improvement. With a strong foundation in leadership, organizational development, and program management, she brings deep experience from both the nonprofit and healthcare sectors.

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Dr. Houts brings a wealth of experience in geriatric medicine, having served in diverse clinical and leadership roles across the country. From her early work with PACE programs in Chicago to launching a physician house call service for underserved seniors at Hennepin County Medical Center, she has long been an advocate for accessible, community-based elder care. Currently, she leads as Medical Director for Ambulatory Services at the Minnesota Department of Human Services and continues to provide personalized care through her private practice, Wraparound House Calls, LLC.

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Dr. Smith's research focuses on health disparities at the intersection of infectious diseases, substance use, and unstable housing. She develops structural interventions to support clinical workers in delivering culturally specific and trauma-informed care for marginalized patients. Her expertise spans HIV, STIs, infectious disease dynamics, intervention science, sexual health, and healthcare stigma.

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Dr. Fu's research focuses on smoking cessation and tobacco-related health disparities, particularly among diverse and disadvantaged populations. His work aims to improve the delivery and utilization of tobacco dependence treatments, ensuring better health outcomes for those who have served. With an extensive background in medicine and public health, Dr. Fu brings valuable insights into the challenges and advancements in Veteran healthcare.

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Dr. Thomas E. Kottke is the medical director for well-being at HealthPartners, a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota, and a health services researcher at the HealthPartners Institute. With a background in internal medicine, cardiology, and public health, his work focuses on preventive care and community well-being.

Kathleen Anderson is a clinical social worker, mother of three, and a volunteer educator with Be SMART, a national campaign dedicated to promoting secure firearm storage. Through education and advocacy, she helps raise awareness about the role safe storage plays in preventing accidental shootings, suicides, and gun theft.

Thea Williams works at Hennepin County Medical Center, supporting families who have lost a loved one to firearm violence. She oversees multiple community outreach programs connected to the Next Step Program, a hospital-based violence intervention initiative. Her work includes managing the Monthly Women’s Group, the Harriet Initiative, and the Summer Basketball program, all aimed at fostering healing and community engagement.

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Dr. Litchy is a naturopathic doctor who treats people of all ages, focusing on digestive and cardiovascular health, chronic illnesses, and overall wellness. He is also a faculty member, meditation teacher, and collaborator with research programs aimed at integrating naturopathic approaches and mindfulness practices into broader healthcare solutions.

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Listen along as the team attempts to make sense of a variety of health insurance complexities. This episode is merely an introduction with more detailed episodes to come.

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Dr. Chrystian Pereira, Pharm.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in the department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems. As the Director for Interprofessional Education, Dr. Pereira spearheads initiatives that enhance collaborative care across health professions. In addition to his role at the College of Pharmacy, he practices as a clinical pharmacist and trains diverse healthcare learners at Smiley’s Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Pereira’s expertise extends to the Center for Interprofessional Health, where he has been a key faculty member since its inception in 2021.

With a unique lens on healthcare accessibility and education, Dr. Pereira delves into the factors driving pharmacy deserts, the challenges they pose for underserved communities, and innovative strategies for improving medication access and health outcomes.

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Dr. Kathleen (Kate) Garland is a pediatric hematologist at Children's Minnesota, specializing in hemostasis and thrombosis with a passion for advancing care through clinical trials and research. With training from East Tennessee State University, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and Oregon Health & Science University, she excels in delivering evidence-based, technology-driven care and mentoring the next generation of hematology specialists.

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Dr. Tom Kottke is the Medical Director for Well-Being at HealthPartners and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. With a career dedicated to cardiovascular health and preventive medicine, Dr. Kottke brings a wealth of experience in evidence-based practice and public health leadership. A member of the inaugural U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, he has contributed to federal guidelines on tobacco treatment and co-chaired the National Quality Forum’s Cardiovascular Standing Committee. Dr. Kottke earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and his Master of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, Dr. Kottke's work exemplifies his passion for creating healthier communities.

Dr. Amy Lansky serves as the Director of the Community Guide Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she leads efforts to deliver evidence-based public health solutions. Over her extensive career, Dr. Lansky has driven innovation in HIV prevention, surveillance, and policy, including serving as Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy. She holds a PhD and MPH from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Swarthmore College. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lansky is a recognized leader in advancing public health through strategic partnerships and data-driven interventions.

Dr. Alison Cuellar is a Professor of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Her research spans behavioral health, criminal justice, Medicaid policy, and health system innovations, with a focus on equitable care and evidence-based improvements. Dr. Cuellar has contributed to the National Academies' efforts to promote health equity and transformation in youth care systems. With a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a track record of impactful policy research, Dr. Cuellar brings critical insights to community and system-level health initiatives.

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Shirlynn LaChapelle, President of Nursing is the Answer and a nurse consultant at Shirlynn LaChapelle & Associates, brings decades of expertise as a former surgical ICU nurse, nurse practitioner, and past president of the Minnesota Black Nurses’ Association. A member of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Drug Pricing Task Force, she joins Health Chatter to share her insights on the critical role of vaccinations in promoting public health.

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Listen along as Dr. Patten details the complexities and challenges of tobacco cessation.

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Ravyn Gibbs serves as the Tribal Liaison at the Minnesota Department of Health. Ravyn works to uplift Native communities, focusing on Indigenous rights and reducing health disparities. With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of Minnesota, Ravyn is also pursuing a Doctorate in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Drawing on previous work in federal Native and Tribal affairs policy, Ravyn is committed to addressing social injustices and advancing health equity.

Kris Rhodes was appointed Director of the Office of American Indian Health in 2024. With a deep commitment to public health, Kris leads initiatives to improve the well-being of Indigenous communities through policy and collaboration. Kris holds an MPH in Public Health Administration & Policy from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and an undergraduate degree in Community Health Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Over a decades-long career, Kris has founded initiatives like the American Indian Cancer Foundation, playing a key role in culturally grounded, sustainable public health programs across tribal, academic, and nonprofit sectors.

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Dr. Osterholm - a Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, and the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota - has an extensive and distinguished career in infectious disease. Dr. Osterholm has also held numerous positions throughout state and local governments serving as the Science Envoy for Health Security on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, Special Advisor to the then Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, and various roles at the Minnesota Department of Health. In addition to the countless published articles, Dr. Osterholm is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs.

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Jordyn serves as the Director of Community Education at SHALVA - the oldest independent Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States - where they focus on creating a prevention education program for young couples. Jordyn has also been a part of the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood Solidarity network, the planning committee for the JCFS Professional Network, the program committee for Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the steering committee for Run DV (domestic violence) Out of Town, and served as the SHALVA rep on the Chicago Network advocating against domestic violence.

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Dr. Miguel Ruiz is an internal medicine and palliative care specialist who has practiced in Minnesota for over twenty-five years. After working as an internist at the West Side Community Health Services/La Clinica serving Latinx and other diverse communities, he transitioned his practice to Regions Hospital where he worked as a hospital medicine physician and a palliative care specialist. Dr. Ruiz is also an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota and is actively involved in the training of students, residents, and fellows. Presently, he also serves as the HealthPartners Hospice’s medical director and is the lead physician for its Palliative Care Community-based program. Dr. Ruiz has been involved in several diversity, equity, and inclusion projects. He is currently a co-sponsor of the Regions’ Health Equity Committee and has a special interest in the areas of cross-cultural medicine and cultural humility.

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Dr. Waytz - an experienced Rheumatologist - began his career as a physician in med school at the University of Illinois with an Internal Medicine Residency and Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota. After two years in academic medicine, Dr. Waytz transitioned to private practice for the next 34 years. While Dr. Waytz retired from seeing patients in 2014, he continued with the clinic as a principal investigator for drug studies and clinical research focusing on implicit bias and DEI relations.

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Dr. Terri Harvath - Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing - is an internationally recognized expert in gerontological nursing practice and education and is currently serving as the Associate Director of the Clinical Science & Practice Core for the Center on Healthy Aging and Innovation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Harvath also serves on the National Advisory Committee for the CAP-CT (Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams), Advancing Caregiving Research and Evidence Network (CARE Network) Steering Committee, and the National Alliance for Caregiving. Whether in teaching, research, or clinical practice, Dr. Harvath’s passion centers on the well-being and health care of frail, older people and their family caregivers.

Lisa Brown - long-time social worker - has focused her career around older adults and their caregivers, working to keep people engaged in their community, remaining as independent as possible, and living a vibrant, dignified, and enriched life. Brown currently serves as the Caregiver Services Program Coordinator for Lyngblomsten, continuing her close work with informal/family caregivers providing care for someone with memory loss.

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Dr. Blewett has a long-standing career and experience in public health, health insurance models, health care policy, and access to health care. As the Director of SHADAC, Dr. Blewett supports state efforts to monitor and evaluate programs to increase access and coverage through funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Dean Pettigrew has an extensive public health career. Before her current role, Dean Pettigrew was the Anna M. R. Lauder Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. While at Yale, Dean Pettigrew held several leadership positions including interim dean, deputy dean, senior associate dean for academic affairs, and deputy Title IX coordinator. As a trained epidemiologist, Dean Pettigrew's research research focuses on the epidemiology of respiratory tract infections, the microbiome, and the One Health threat of antibiotic resistance.

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Brandon is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH). His background is in Sociology, Community Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy. As a psychotherapist, professor, and behavioral health consultant before his leadership at MACMH, Brandon has worked as a school-based mental health counselor and specializes in therapeutic services within communities of color.

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Dr. Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of the Social Connection & Health Lab at Brigham Young University. She is also the founding scientific chair and board member for the U.S. Foundation for Social Connection and the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection. Her research focuses on the individual and population health effects, biological mechanisms, and effective strategies to mitigate risk and promote protection associated with social connection.

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Susan Mau Larson, the Chief Administrative Officer at LifeSource, has an extensive career advancing organ donation and supporting families. Susan positions LifeSource for continued growth and success by driving fulfillment of the long-term vision and strategic priorities ensuring effective internal and external communications, working with our state and federal officials, and leading key strategic initiatives.

Nichole Salaam, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at LifeSource, works to identify and drive strategies to eliminate systemic organizational marginalization and promote equity and inclusion practices. Nichole believes centering the work of donation through the lens of equity and inclusion will help position LifeSource as a specialized leader in the field of organ procurement to best serve all communities.

Listen along as Susan and Nichole share their knowledge and outline the importance of organ donation.

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Brandon is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH). His background is in Sociology, Community Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy. As a psychotherapist, professor, and behavioral health consultant before his leadership at MACMH, Brandon has worked as a school-based mental health counselor and specializes in therapeutic services within communities of color.

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Sophia Lenarz-Coy serves as the Executive Director of The Food Group, where she thinks creatively, collaborates with community partners, and brings good,

culturally connected food where it’s needed most. The food system is complex and interconnected, but making it more equitable is possible.

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Teresa manages the Diabetes and Health Behavior Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health guiding efforts to prevent diabetes and improve the lives of all Minnesotans affected by diabetes and arthritis.

Julie is the Diabetes Prevention Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division overseeing strategies related to implementing, spreading, and sustaining evidence-based, family-centered childhood obesity interventions.

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Dr. Gaugler is a distinguished University McKnight Professor and Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Dr. Gaugler’s research examines the sources and effectiveness of long-term care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and other chronic conditions. As an applied gerontologist, Dr. Gaugler's interests include Alzheimer's disease and long-term care, the longitudinal ramifications of family care for persons with dementia and other chronic conditions, and the effectiveness of community-based and psychosocial services for older adults with dementia and their caregiving families. Underpinning these substantive areas, Dr. Gaugler also has interests in mixed methods and implementation science.

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Listen along as the the MDH team shares their wealth of knowledge on water.

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Dr. Baines is a recently retired family physician and hospice & palliative medicine specialist with more than 25 years of experience as a hospice medical director. Dr. Baines is also the leading authority on the use of ethical wills in palliative care and other settings. Be sure to check out his book Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper. 

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Listen along as the group discusses growing concerns of the pharmaceutical industry.

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Dr. Kottke first joined Health Partners in 2004 and is now the Medical Director for Well-Being for the health plan, Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and a health services researcher at the HealthPartners Institute. Additionally, Dr. Kottke is a strong advocate for gun violence prevention.

Anthony serves on the Protect Minnesota board - a coalition of 16 statewide groups committed to working together to prevent gun violence. Find out more about Anthony and Protect Minnesota at https://protectmn.org

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Patty Wetterling was a stay-at-home mother of four children when her world was rocked by the abduction of her 11 year old son Jacob, on October 22, 1989. With a shattered heart, Patty began studying child abduction and sexual exploitation. Who abducts children, how are they located, what can we do to prevent these horrible crimes? Her advocacy led her to passing Federal legislation requiring sex offenders to register their addresses with law enforcement. She served on the Board of Directors for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for 22 years and was Chair of the board from 2012-2015. As a consultant with the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for 7 1/2 years at MDH. Associate with the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College, Patty has presented countless victim impact sessions to law enforcement about AMBER Alert and long-term missing programs across the country. She has been a keynote speaker at conferences addressing crimes against children and child sexual abuse and continues to fight for a world where children have the right to grow up safe and follow their dreams.

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Dr. Turesky currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota. Before this professorship, he served as the Director of the Masonic Cancer Center’s Analytical Biochemistry shared resource - a mass spectrometry facility devoted to cancer and chemo-prevention programs at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Turesky's research investigates the biochemical toxicology mechanisms of potential cancer-causing agents in the environment, tobacco, foods, cosmetic dyes, and traditional herbal medicines.

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Dr. Thomas is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with fellowship training in preventive cardiology. He attended the George Washington University School of Medicine and obtained internal medicine training at the Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as a chief resident for one year. He underwent fellowship training in preventive cardiology as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at Stanford University. Before joining Mayo Clinic in 1999, Dr. Thomas was a faculty member of the Department of Preventive Medicine and the Department of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois from 1992-1996, and was a faculty member of the Department of Medicine at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, South Carolina from 1996-1999. Dr. Thomas has previously served as director of the Cardiovascular Health Clinic at Mayo Clinic and continues to serve as the medical director for the Mayo Clinic Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. He has served on the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Committee and as Project Director for Healthy Living Rochester, a community-based project aimed at helping to improve the health of people living in the Rochester area. He has served as president of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and is currently chair of the American Heart Association's Council on Clinical Cardiology.

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Rabbi Goldberg graduated from Hebrew College and ordained in 2023. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Matt received a B.A. in English with a Minor in American History from Dalhousie University. After high school he lived in Israel on the USCJ’s Nativ gap year program, where he first met his wife Elana.

During rabbinical school he held internships at synagogues in Boston and Toronto, and was part of the 12th cohort of the iCenter’s Masters Concentration in Israel Education. Upon his graduation, Matt was awarded Hebrew College’s Cantor Rick Boyar Prize for Excellence in Hazzanut. His musical career began much earlier: from childhood piano lessons, to playing trumpet in his university stage band, he now writes original nigunim (wordless melodies) that are used in communities around the country. While in school, Matt completed a unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL, where he worked as a chaplain, visiting with patients and their families.

Matt is passionate about making Jewish ritual accessible, and Jewish community welcoming. He has brought that passion to synagogues across North America as a bnei mitzvah tutor, youth group advisor, teacher, and prayer leader. Having spent a year commuting to and from Boston to finish school, Matt is thrilled to be in Minnesota full-time, and is excited to bring his leadership, teaching, and enthusiasm to Beth El as the Assistant Rabbi.

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Dr. Patel serves as the Senior Director in Product Management for Healthcare at Orcal. Throughout this time, they have developed a deep understanding of the technical needs of healthcare, including AI based products. Dr. Patel is especially passionate about using electronic health records (EHR) and associated technologies to benchmark and improve outcomes across all medical specialties and venues of care.

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Dr. Penheiter - an experienced cancer expert - holds a doctoral degree in biochemistry and genetics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She then completed postdoc work at Mayo Clinic focusing on cancer biology and signaling pathways in carcinogenesis. Currently, Dr. Penheiter serves as manager and consultant within the Mayo Clinic strategy department advising on system optimization and enhancement.

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Dr. Desai - experienced epidemiologist - serves as the Section Manager of Chronic Disease and Environmental Epidemiology at the Minnesota Department of Health.

Kate Murray serves as a Program Coordinator for Long Covid and Post Covid Conditions at the Minnesota Department of Health.

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Listen along as Tony shares his patient story.

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Dr. Lamont, currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth Campus. Dr. Lamont's research interests focus on the intersection between chronic disease, social determinants of health, and Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias in indigenous populations. She also focuses on health equity, health literacy, cultural humility, and establishing meaningful and accessible health data on American Indians/Alaska Natives using community-based participatory research and building public health surveillance capacity to address native health.

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Dr. Baechler - board certified internist and cardiologist - currently serves as the Medical Director of Health Equity and Health Promotion at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and Health Promotion Specialist at Rosado Consulting. Dr. Baechler is especially interested in heart disease prevention and behavioral change to support overall wellbeing.

Dr. Peacock serves as the Cardiovascular Health Unit Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health.

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Jan Malcolm has an extensive 40 year career in public health leadership across public, for-profit, and not-for profit sectors. Additionally, the former Commissioner of Health has served across 3 different governors - Ventura, Dayton, and Walz - representing both political parties. Malcolm was also one of the first health care leaders to highlight health disparities and the impact of the social determinants of health. She laid the foundation for health legislation aimed at reducing health disparities in the state.

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Dr. Hussein is originally from Egypt, where he attended medical school and neurology residency at Ain Shams University in Cairo. After moving to the United States, he worked as a research fellow prior to completing his second neurology residency and stoke fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hussein now serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota as clinician, educator, and clinical researcher. He also serves as an investigator for several clinical trials. Dr. Hussein has co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to several textbooks, and is a reviewer for several journals. Lastly, Dr. Hussein is the president of the AHA Twin Cities Board and member of the Minnesota Department of Health Leadership Committee tasked with developing the states 10-year plan for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.

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Melissa Winger - a devoted public health practitioner - has an extensive background in quality improvement and health systems. Melissa serves as a Quality Improvement Specialist for UnitedHealth Group and as a Health Care Home Site Surveyor for the Minnesota Department of Health. In addition, Melissa serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics National Social Determinants Health Board, the National Technical Advisory Committee on Screening Tools, the Family Partnerships Executive Committee, the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Committee with the Department of Health and Human Services, and more.

Listen along as Melissa details the challenges of the health care system and introduces her new book Who Cares? The Real Patient Experience - depicting our broken health care system through the realities a teen mom and her son with complex medical needs have faced over two decades. Purchase the book at your favorite book retailer.

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Dr. Louie is a pediatric emergency physician for M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. He also serves as Associate Professor for the Department of Pediatrics and Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Listen along as we chat about the most common pediatric ER concerns, risk factors, seasonal variations, and more.

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Dr. Trangle serves as HealthPartners Senior Medical Director for Behavioral Health and President of the Minnesota Psychiatric Society. In addition, Dr. Trangle serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Psychiatry.

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Dr. Brottman is a pediatric pulmonologist at Hennepin County Medical Center and M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic. She also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Brottman also holds several credentials and honors and has been featured in several newsletters, videos, and other media outlets.

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Senator Marty (40, DFL) has served as a Minnesota senator since 1987, authoring countless bills. His current legislative concerns include Climate, Health Care, Economic Justice, education, economic development, environment, ethics, energy, criminal justice, social justice, racial justice, and gender justice.

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Stefan Gingerich - Senior Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health - has extensive knowledge of suicide rates and trends in Minnesota. They have been cited and quoted in countless articles, publications, and reports. Listen along as we take another look at this alarming topic.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Or find additional resources with live chat at 988lifeline.org

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Angela Fields - Associate Executive Director of Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance - has a career in working throughout the community to expand community health relations. Similarly, Kristin Godfrey Walters - Community Health Worker Training Program and Community Engagement Director for the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division of the Minnesota Department of Health - plans, implements, evaluates, disseminates information, and recommends policies and practices to support the enhancement of the Community Health Worker workforce in Minnesota. Lastly, Nasadir Mohamed - Community Health Worker Training Program Data Coordinator - directs data coordination and program management by developing, implementing, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on assessment and evaluation activities for the training program.

These three folks bring an array of knowledge and experiences to community health work.

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Dr. Fischer - a retired faculty member of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota - spent his career specializing in knee and joint replacement surgery along with sports medicine. He brings a wide breadth of knowledge to this topic.

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Dr. Kennedy - Assistant Professor with the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program - and Dr. Leininger - Assistant Professor with the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program - research pain and pain management for the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing. Both also work with Partners 4 Pain - a collaboration between patients, community members, organizations, and researchers to learn, develop, and evaluate solutions to pain and opioid crisis.

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Kayte - athlete and Special Olympian - serves as Health Messenger for Special Olympics Minnesota. In this role, she helps athletes live healthier lives and educates others on the importance of inclusive healthcare for folks with intellectual disabilities. Kayte also works with Institute for Exceptional Care’s Individuals with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Project Committee, where she works to create better health outcomes for people with disabilities in partnership with payers, healthcare professionals, and researchers.

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Dr. Baines currently serves as Hospice Medical Director and Vice President of Living Wisely. Living Wisely encourages individuals and organizations to identify and communicate the core values and experiences that have given their lives meaning through a range of services including:

• presentations, seminars, and workshops designed to suit your individual and organizational needs

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• ethical wills, legacy letter (your Legacy of Values)

• Life Reflections Stories (your Legacy of Wisdom)

• Making a Difference Plans (your Legacy of Generosity)

• organizational legacies

• state-of-the-art resources and products

• a network of links and referrals

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Jennifer Walter is a life-long competitor and career personal trainer/coach. She began with soccer and moved into endurance sports including triathlon, road and mountain biking (two state cycling titles), marathons and ultra trail racing, and most recently, Hyrox Racing holding the world record in the 55-59 age group and prepping for a World Championship Title end of May in Manchester. Jen is a mom of three and can speak to the challenge of raising kids while trying to manage health and fitness goals. Her passion remains in building community for those who train for the long game of life.

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What does it mean to trust the health care system? How do you trust your physician? How have covid and politics shaped trust, or mistrust, in our healthcare system? Listen along as Stan and Clarence tackle these great questions while discussing the importance of trust.

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Jon currently serves as Assistant Professor and Program Director of Public Health Programs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Before this role, Jon served as an epidemiologist and supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health. While his experiences are largely centered on epidemiologic investigations of injury and violence, Jon has also worked on various other public health topics including diabetes, heart disease, oral health, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, excessive alcohol use, and occupational health.

Jon brings a wide breadth of knowledge to this episode. Listen along as Health Chatter explores the role of epidemiology in creating a healthier society.

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Dr. Baines - after completing his medical training at Georgetown University Medical and residency at the University of Wisconsin Maddison - developed an extensive career in family medicine with sub-specialties in palliative and hospice care. In this episode, he details how to have those all-important, yet often difficult, conversations with your doctor.

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Dr. Nicole Heinrich, DVM, DACVD, - the owner of McKeever Dermatology Clinics, the largest vet dermatology practice in the midwest - has loved and worked with animals since childhood. Fast forward to today, Dr. Heinrich has diagnosed and treated over 6,000 dogs and cats with skin and ear diseases. In addition, she is a contributing author for two textbooks - Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine and Color Handbook of Skin Diseases of the Dog and Cat (third edition) - and several publications.

To learn more about Dr. Heinrich and McKeever Dermatology, check out their website here: https://www.mckeevervetderm.com/

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Jeremy has a developed career as a healthcare journalist. In addition to being a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jeremy has completed fellowships at the Kaiser Family Foundation, Poynter Institute, and New York Times. Jeremy has received numerous awards for their work including, "a Premack Public Affairs award for scrutinizing a schizophrenia drug trial, a SABEW award for uncovering abuses of meatpackers, and a Casey Medal for examining deaths in foster care." (Star Tribune) Jeremy now reports for the Star Tribune.

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Tanya Carter, Supervisor of the Suicide Prevention Unit, and Mark Kinde, manager and Director of the Injury and Violence Prevention Unit, both from the Minnesota Department of Health, bring expansive knowledge on this topic.

Listen along as we better graple with this growing issue.

If you, or anyone you know, is in need of help call the Suicide Crisis Hotline number at 988.

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Kim Harkins, with over 30 years of experience, details the history and importance of CPR and AEDs.

To learn more about CPR and AED certification, check out the Red Cross's website here: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/aed-training/aed-certification

or the American Heart Assoication Here: https://cpr.heart.org/

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Mike currently serves as the Communications Director for the Minnesota Department of Health. Before this role, he served as the Communications Director for Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

In this episode, Mike shares his abundance of communication knowledge in conversation with the Health Chatter Team.

Don't forget to check out Part 1 here: https://rss.com/podcasts/healthchatter/465924/

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Dr. Wilcoxon currently serves as the President of Equity Strategies and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. Dr. Wilcoxon has built an expansive career with experiences in non-profit consulting, community relations, community engagement, health equity, and disparities. While also receiving numerous accolades and honors along the way.

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What does it mean to be happy? Is short-term happiness and long-term happiness the same thing? How does happiness relate to public health? And These are just some of the many questions we attempt to answer in this episode.

As you listen in, we encourage you to evaluate your own happiness and join the conversation on our website, healthchatterpodcast.com

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Courtney has over 15 years of experience working in housing insecurity. Her past experiences - including case management, policy, and program management - offer a broad perspective on this issue.

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Dr. McEvoy is an internal medicine specialist in lung and sleep health with special interests in sleep, obstructive airway disease, COPD, and bronchiectasis. Dr. McEvoy has completed research in Asthma, COPD, and adult sleep. Currently, Dr. McEvoy is the co-investigator in the NIH-sponsored COPD Research Network and COPD gene trials. Past experiences include Principal Research Investigator at HealthPartners Institute, Medical Director at Regions Sleep Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMN Medical School, Co-chair of HealthPartners Asthma Expert Panel, and Co-Director of HealthPartners Asthma Center.

This is an episode not to miss.

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Dr. Ntaba is an emergency medicine physician at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, 2021 Bush Fellow, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Emergency Medicine, and has a background in global health.

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Dr. Pronk - President of HealthPartners Institute and Chief Science Officer at Health Partners, Inc; Affiliate Full Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health; Visiting Scientist of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard School of Public Health; Co-Chair of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services' Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for the year 2030, among many other distinguished roles - shares his experience and thoughts on Healthy People 2030.

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Health Chatter recognizes that this one episode will not encompass all components of racism. Instead, this episode begins the conversation.

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More about Katherine and her memoir can be found at http://www.katherinestandefer.com/

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Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in partnership with the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in support of the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in support of the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in support of the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities.

More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

Brought to you in support of the Hue-MAN Partnership - a collaboration of members and community organizations to equip men, primarily men of color, to make healthy choices for themselves, their families, and their communities. More about their great work can be found here: http://huemanpartnership.org/

This episode begins a mini-series that will explore various components of diabetes. Check back soon; our next episode accounts the life of a patient with Erin Collins.

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This episode outlines the vision and future of Health Chatter, an emerging podcast.