289 episodes

The HIT Like a Girl pod mission is pretty simple: to amplify and celebrate women leaders in healthcare and health IT. We advocate for and create more paths to leadership positions for girls and young women to follow.
We want women to feel supported, uplifted, recognized, appreciated, and rewarded for their professional contributions. And if we happen to fix the U.S. healthcare system while doing it, even better.

HIT Like a Girl Pod HIT Like a Girl Pod

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 34 Ratings

The HIT Like a Girl pod mission is pretty simple: to amplify and celebrate women leaders in healthcare and health IT. We advocate for and create more paths to leadership positions for girls and young women to follow.
We want women to feel supported, uplifted, recognized, appreciated, and rewarded for their professional contributions. And if we happen to fix the U.S. healthcare system while doing it, even better.

    Digital Health Dialogues: Bridging Equity and Access

    Digital Health Dialogues: Bridging Equity and Access

    In this episode, Joy Rios welcomes Dr. Jhaimy Fernandez, a family medicine resident and digital health equity leader, and Betty Villantay, an aspiring physician and advocate in the digital health equity space. The episode delves into the complexities of healthcare, with a particular focus on digital health equity and the challenges of telemedicine, especially in underserved communities. Dr. Fernandez shares her journey from being the first in her family to attend medical school to recognizing the importance of giving back and supporting non-traditional, underrepresented students in medicine. Betty's story highlights the obstacles of navigating a career in biomedical engineering and medicine without a clear guide. Together, they discuss their collaboration in hosting a digital health conference aimed at bringing together people of color to share their experiences in the digital health space. The conversation also touches on the practical aspects of implementing telemedicine, addressing biases from healthcare providers, and the importance of communicating effectively with patients to overcome language barriers and technological challenges. This episode sheds light on the necessity of digital health equity and the power of innovative communication strategies like leveraging common platforms such as WhatsApp to improve patient engagement and access to care.

    • 25 min
    Health IT Horizons: A Journey of Innovation, Education, and Empowerment

    Health IT Horizons: A Journey of Innovation, Education, and Empowerment

    In this episode, Joy welcomes multifaceted health IT expert Juliette Nwagbara, who shares her journey and contributions to the field of health IT. Juliette wears numerous hats as a project manager at a health IT AI company, an instructor in health IT at UT Austin, and the founder of RHIA Essential, where she prepares future professionals for the RHIA certification. She discusses the significance of the RHIA certification, administered by AHIMA, which validates expertise in patient data governance, law, data standards, and project management. Juliette's mission is driven by her own challenges in finding support while studying for the RHIA exam, leading her to create resources that make learning engaging and accessible. She emphasizes the transformative power of health IT education in providing confidence, knowledge, and opening up diverse career paths for her students. Juliette's personal journey from discovering health IT amidst career uncertainty to becoming a passionate educator and advocate for the field underscores the impact of dedication and the desire to give back to the community.

    • 25 min
    Empowered Healing: The Fight for Health Equity and Advocacy

    Empowered Healing: The Fight for Health Equity and Advocacy

    In this episode, Joy Rios welcomes Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a dedicated physician, mother, and health equity advocate. Dr. Curry-Winchell shares her impactful journey in the medical field, focusing on advocating for historically excluded and underserved communities of color. Through her multifaceted role, which includes being a medical contributor, TEDx speaker, and creator of the "Beyond Clinical Walls" series, she addresses critical issues like race-based medicine practices and the maternal mortality crisis among black women. Dr. Curry-Winchell's personal experience with unconscious bias during her childbirth highlights the deep-rooted challenges in healthcare. The conversation delves into the importance of acknowledging and addressing unconscious biases, the role of patient-centered teams, and the necessity of community engagement to build trust and provide culturally competent care. This episode is a compelling call to action for systemic change in healthcare to ensure equitable treatment for all.

    • 19 min
    From Combat to Community Health: A Doctor's Journey and the Healthcare Divide

    From Combat to Community Health: A Doctor's Journey and the Healthcare Divide

    In this episode, OB/GYN physician Heather Irobunda shares her remarkable career journey, from serving in the army to working in private practice and now in public community health in New York City. She discusses the stark differences between these healthcare sectors, shedding light on the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in accessing proper healthcare. Heather emphasizes the critical need for health literacy and education, especially in a society where access to information is constantly evolving. She also highlights the role of technology in democratizing information and the importance of medical advocacy in addressing the gaps in healthcare access and understanding.

    • 26 min
    Cheryl Cheng Spills the Tea on Digital Health Mafia and Investing in HIT

    Cheryl Cheng Spills the Tea on Digital Health Mafia and Investing in HIT

    Welcome to HITea With Grace’s “Fund Like a Girl” series where we're thrilled to feature Cheryl Cheng, founder of Vive Collective, a dynamic VC in health IT.
    Join us as Cheryl shares her career journey that led to Vive Collective and delves into the Vive Collective survey conducted via LinkedIn, revealing the top 4 "Digital Health Mafia Companies" and sharing surprising findings. Listen in as Cheryl emphasizes the importance of founders being former high-growth startup operators and the key traits she looks for in companies and founders she invests in.
    In this episode, Cheryl also sheds light on the evolving landscape of digital health funding, discussing inclusivity and the challenges that still need to be addressed.

    • 32 min
    Caregiving Unplugged: Uniting Point Solutions and Empowering Caregivers

    Caregiving Unplugged: Uniting Point Solutions and Empowering Caregivers

    In this episode, Joy Rios explores the complexities of the healthcare industry with guest Katy Allen, EVP, Managing Director at Bounteous, a digital experience company. They discuss how the industry is filled with various point solutions that need integration into a cohesive platform. Katy highlights the roles of caregivers, both always-on caregivers and crisis caregivers, and the challenges they face in managing multiple solutions for their loved ones' healthcare. The conversation also touches on the importance of involving the caregiver's voice in healthcare solutions and the need to value and support caregivers more within the system. It's a thought-provoking discussion on the intricacies of healthcare and the evolving role of caregivers in it.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

PattyJTBanks ,

Appealing for non-techie or healthcare pros!

The "HIT Like a Girl" podcast has been a delightful discovery for someone not intimately associated with the world of healthcare or technology (I'm not a techie or healthcare pro!). I love that it appeals to a broad audience. Its capacity to transform intricate topics into compelling narratives, along with its celebration of diversity, makes it a noteworthy addition to any podcast lover’s faves.

LygeiaR ,

Thought provoking & inspiring!

I’m a big fan of HIT Like A Girl Pod. The podcast episodes highlight the insights and perspectives of women from throughout healthcare. I love the diversity and authenticity of the conversations—and the opportunity to learn while being entertained! I’m extra excited to hear more from the newest host, Dana Trampas!

Kchutleo ,

So important and timely

This pod is a breath of fresh air, especially during this time of upheaval in American policy and politics. Joy puts a singular focus on amplifying the voices of women in healthcare, an integral demographic responsible for keeping the American healthcare system running at every level. It is so enlightening to hear so many of their stories.

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