More likely to be essential workers and less likely to have insurance, the country’s Latino population has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to Alta-Med Chief Operating Officer Dr. Efrain Talamantes about how Covid-19 has highlighted racial disparities the Latino community faces.
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Jul 3
Wake Up, Brush Teeth, Start Day
We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improving overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss, author of “If ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 2022
'Under the Skin' shows how COVID exposed racial disparities in healthcare
Life expectancy in the U.S. has always been different for people of color. And since the pandemic, that gap has widened. In her new book, Under the Skin, journalist Linda Villarosa uncovers the hidden toll of racism in America and how racial disparities impact all aspects of heal ... Show More
7m 22s
Jan 2022
Pandemic in the Time of Capitalism
Maria is joined by Abdullah Shihipar, public health researcher at the People, Place & Health Collective at Brown University, and Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and a senior adviser at the Pandemic Prevention Institute. They break down the latest on the C ... Show More
40m 29s
Aug 2022
Vaccine Education Roundtable Series: Maternal Health Equity & COVID-19
Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH and Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on maternal mortality, the downstream effects from unequal access to care and how providers can advocate for health equity.
14m 58s