This episode of “Intention to Treat” tells the story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service — a group of Black laypeople in Pittsburgh who underwent intensive training to become the first paramedics in the United States.
A full transcript of this episode is available at nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2303614.
Sep 2023
Hope For The Best, Plan For The Rest: Innovations in End-of-Life Care with Dr. Sammy
In this episode, the guys are honoured to join Dr. Sammy! A distinguished medical professional with a wealth of experience and a passion for palliative care reform. Dr. Sammy, a McMaster University Medical School graduate, holds a remarkable record of accomplishment. With a backg ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2021
Honoring a Forgotten Medical Pioneer
Black women have made significant contributions to medicine and public health but all too often, their stories are overlooked and forgotten. Today, we’re honoring the life of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, a pioneer in our country’s medical history as the first Black woman to earn a m ... Show More
15m 2s
May 2023
Episode 65: The mental health needs of healthcare workers in crisis zones with Dr. Maya Bizri
<p>lease tune in to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Maya Bizri, MD MPH discussing a topic that is often underrecognized, the mental health of healthcare workers. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Bizri's recent trip to Ukraine with MedGlobal in which ... Show More
35m 7s