39 episodes

In this podcast, produced by the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, we aim to unearth the voices of gente and health by highlighting Latino narratives and discussing the situation of Latinos in California, from the foundations of Cinco de Mayo to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gente and Health UCLA Health Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture (CESLAC)

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

In this podcast, produced by the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, we aim to unearth the voices of gente and health by highlighting Latino narratives and discussing the situation of Latinos in California, from the foundations of Cinco de Mayo to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Activating your Political Voice

    Activating your Political Voice

    In the episode, we’ll explore Denise Diaz’s journey into the political realm and her passion for mental health as she talks to us about leadership and political activism.

    • 27 min
    A Conversation with Dr. Ilan Shapiro

    A Conversation with Dr. Ilan Shapiro

    In this episode, we dive into Dr. Shapiro’s journey to medicine and discuss the importance of activating leadership at all stages of the health profession journey.

    • 38 min
    Daniel French and El Cinco de Mayo

    Daniel French and El Cinco de Mayo

    In this episode, we hear from Los Angeles storyteller, Daniel French, and their journey with music and history of the Cinco de Mayo Teatro.

    Follow Daniel French's creative journey at @frenchismexican



    To give to CESLAC and Gente & Health, click here.

    • 32 min
    Latinos and the Construction of Race

    Latinos and the Construction of Race

    In this episode, Dr. Michael Yudell, public health scientist whose work focuses on the history and ethics of public health and medicine, joins us to discuss how the construction of race is a double edge sword.

    • 40 min
    Physicians and Activism

    Physicians and Activism

    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Gloria Sanchez & Dr. Theresa Nevarez define activism and how pre-health students can begin advocating for their communities while both balancing personal lives and work and prevent burnout or compassion fatigue.

    • 31 min
    The Latino Dentist Shortage with Dr. Paul Hsu

    The Latino Dentist Shortage with Dr. Paul Hsu

    In this episode, we talk with our in-house expert, epidemiologist Dr. Paul Hsu about our recently published report titled, “Latino Dentists in the U.S. Census from 1980 to 2019: Implications for dental care access.”

    Dr. Hsu brings a diverse background and experience to inform his research and teaching, investigating the role of culture and other factors in minority health.

    Give to CESLAC here.

    • 25 min

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