Ep. 108: Children's Health Equity: A Fireside Chat with Dave Chokshi and Kara Odom Walker

Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast

"If you care about health, you must care about health equity." This sentiment was shared by Dave Chokshi, MD, former New York City health commissioner, during a day-long child health equity symposium in Orlando, Florida. The event was sponsored by the Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children's Health.

Today's episode features insights from Dr. Chokshi who emphasized that health inequities are preventable and solvable through systemic change. The conversation highlights lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced child poverty and improved access to health care, showcasing what’s possible with collaborative action.

Alongside Dr. Chokshi, Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, from Nemours Children’s Health, reflects on actionable strategies to make a measurable impact in eliminating health disparities and ensuring a brighter future for children nationwide.

Guests:
Dave Chokshi, MD, Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, City College of New York; former Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene for the City of New York, NY
Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, Nemours Children’s Health

Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.
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