Have you ever felt intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the health care system? In those moments it can be hard to advocate for yourself and those you care about. Join our host Ashley Danyel Freeman as she speaks with patients, providers and caregivers who have found the strength to advocate for equitable access to affordable quality health care. Advocates in Action is created by the Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit with the objective of prioritizing the patient voice to achieve person-centered care. We are dedicated to amplifying the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of various communities across the country.
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Have you ever felt intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the health care system? In those moments it can be hard to advocate for yourself and those you care about. Join our host Ashley Danyel Freeman as she speaks with patients, providers and caregivers who have found the strength to advocate for equitable access to affordable quality health care. Advocates in Action is created by the Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit with the objective of prioritizing the patient voice to achieve person-centered care. We are dedicated to amplifying the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of various communities across the country.
Unpacking Health Inequities: How Social Determinants Shape Our Health Outcomes
The conditions in which we live—safe housing, access to transportation, freedom from violence, access to nutritious foods, and clean water—are far more than just conveniences; they are critical to our overall health outcomes. But what happens when these basic needs are out of reach? Dr. Zinzi Bailey dives deep into the concept of social determinants of health and how they shape the health journeys of individuals and communities.
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Bailey explores how racism, classism, heterosexism, and ableism intertwine to influence the availability and quality of these essential living conditions. These social systems drive the unequal distribution of resources, creating a vicious cycle where certain communities are trapped in environments that negatively impact their health.
But Dr. Bailey doesn’t just highlight the problems—she challenges us to rethink the preconceived notions we’ve formed about these inequities. She urges us to see how these social injustices are linked to poorer health outcomes and asks us to imagine a world where all people have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Join Dr. Bailey as she unpacks the profound impact of social systems on health and calls us to action in creating a more equitable and just healthcare system for all.
This season is brought to you in collaboration with ZERO- The End of Prostate Cancer (ZERO). This builds upon the Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: A Virtual Workshop hosted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) which was co-chaired by Gwen Darien of PAF and Reggie Tucker-Seeley of ZERO.
Advocates in Action
Have you ever felt intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the health care system? In those moments it can be hard to advocate for yourself and those you care about. Join our host Ashley Danyel Freeman as she speaks with patients, providers and caregivers who have found the strength to advocate for equitable access to affordable quality health care. Advocates in Action is created by the Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit with the objective of prioritizing the patient voice to achieve person-centered care. We are dedicated to amplifying the powerful stories of individuals and the collective needs of various communities across the country.
