Voices of Healthcare Equity

Kim Tranquada
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The leading voices in global healthcare equity.

  1. NOV 11

    Women, Claim Your Power! | Dr. Gloria Esoimeme | Full Episode

    Connect with Gloria: LinkedIn: @drgloriaesoimeme Instagram: @drgloriaesoimeme Facebook: @drgloriaesoimeme

    48 min

  2. SEP 6

    Redefining 911 Emergency Care | Dr. Ramon Lizardo | Full Episode

    What if calling 911 instantly connected you to a board-certified emergency physician? That’s the reality Dr. Ramon Lizardo has created. In this inspiring conversation, Ramon shares his journey—from a child of immigrants to earning his MD at just 24, selling his first company at 29, and founding Tele911. What started as an idea in 2015 became a national lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic—now transforming emergency access for millions. We dive into: 🚑 How Tele911 is breaking down barriers to specialist care in emergencies 🌍 Why understanding the social context of patients changes health outcomes 💡 The vision for nationwide access to emergency physicians—within seconds Dr. Lizardo’s mission is simple but powerful: Every patient deserves a specialist in their moment of greatest need. 🎧 Tune in for a story of innovation, perseverance, and the future of emergency care. Connect with Ramon: E-mail: lizardo@tele911.com Website: www.tele911.com

    1 hr

  3. JUN 10

    Voices from Kenya: A New Chapter in Rural Health | Steve Ogutu | Part II

    Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development  Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/

    23 min

  4. JUN 10

    Voices from Kenya: A New Chapter in Rural Health | Steve Ogutu | Part I

    Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/

    28 min

  5. APR 21

    Working Women in Medicine and the Pitfalls of Seeking Profit-Based Healthcare | Dr. Dara Kass | Full Episode

    Dara Kass, MD is the founder of FemInEM. An emergency medicine physician and advocate for the advancement of women in medicine, she is passionate about creating a community where women in EM can act as champions for one another. She is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital’s residency program. Previously the director of undergraduate medical education at NYU, she now serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Center in NYC. Under her leadership, FemInEM strives to achieve gender equity in emergency medicine and provide professional development, resources, and support for women who have been called to a life in EM. In addition to her work as an advocate and physician, she is mother to Hannah, Charlie, and Sam. She lives with her children and her husband, Michael, in Brooklyn, New York. Connect with Dara:  https://feminem.org/ LinkedIn: @FemInEM Instagram: @feminemgram Check out the Power of Women in Medicine Summit happening in September 2025!

    57 min

  6. MAR 30

    The People and Purpose that fuel a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center - and Why they are the Heart of Medicine | Eloisa Perard | Part II

    Eloisa Perard is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience driving organization design to align with business strategy and a track record of success partnering with business leaders. She currently serves as CEO & President of Gracelight Community Health, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center organization. In partnership with the executive management team, Ms. Perard creates strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals while accelerating and deploying technologies that improve patient care and operational efficiency. Before joining Gracelight Community Health, Mrs. Perard held several increasingly responsible executive-level and consulting roles across a broad spectrum of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Ms. Perard is known for her strong project management skills and for driving growth and profitability through technology solutions that increase organizational capacity. A long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Perard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee for Health Care L.A., an Independent Physician Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Chicago School Board of Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Primary Care Association. Connect with Eloisa: LinkedIn: @gracelightcommunityhealth, @EloisaPerard Instagram: @gracelightcommunityhealth Facebook: @gracelightcommunityhealth

    20 min

  7. MAR 30

    The People and Purpose that fuel a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center - and Why they are the Heart of Medicine | Eloisa Perard | Part I

    Eloisa Perard is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience driving organization design to align with business strategy and a track record of success partnering with business leaders. She currently serves as CEO & President of Gracelight Community Health, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center organization. In partnership with the executive management team, Ms. Perard creates strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals while accelerating and deploying technologies that improve patient care and operational efficiency. Before joining Gracelight Community Health, Mrs. Perard held several increasingly responsible executive-level and consulting roles across a broad spectrum of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Ms. Perard is known for her strong project management skills and for driving growth and profitability through technology solutions that increase organizational capacity. A long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Perard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee for Health Care L.A., an Independent Physician Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Chicago School Board of Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Primary Care Association. Connect with Eloisa: LinkedIn: @gracelightcommunityhealth, @EloisaPerard Instagram: @gracelightcommunityhealth Facebook: @gracelightcommunityhealth

    29 min

  8. 12/20/2024

    Creating Change in Medicine for Patients and their Doctors | Dr. Todd Otten | Part II

    Connect with Todd: LinkedIn: @toddrottenmdfaafp E-mail(s): rippleofchange.us medicineforward.org Check out "Ripple of Change" now on Audible!

    27 min
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The leading voices in global healthcare equity.

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  • Creator
    Kim Tranquada
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
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    © 2025 Voices of Healthcare Equity
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