Gente and Health
Gente and Health
UCLA Health Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture (CESLAC)
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
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.
Jul 12, 2023
27 min
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.
Jun 20, 2023
38 min
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.
May 17, 2023
32 min
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.
Apr 18, 2023
40 min
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.
Mar 29, 2023
31 min
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.
Feb 21, 2023
25 min
A conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez & the Hispanic Serving Institution Initiative
In this episode, we put into context the "California Master Plan for Higher Education" and our home institution's efforts in becoming an Hispanic Serving Institution. Guest: Inaugural Director of HSI at UCLA, Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez
Jan 18, 2023
37 min
Nuestras Raíces & Mental Health
This episode explores the importance of mental health and ways pre-health students can take care of themselves, how to navigate stressors and healthy coping skills.
Dec 13, 2022
28 min
Celebrating CESLAC - Lessons from the Past 30 years
In the episode, we discuss the history of CESLAC, why it was formed, the work done over the years, and lessons over the years, such as lessons learned from years of research, activity, and higher education. To support CESLAC, click here.
Nov 22, 2022
19 min
The 2022 Latino GDP
In this episode, Dr. Hayes-Bautista examines the first year of COVID-19 and how the pandemic affected the Latino GDP. This season we’ll focus on the theme of investing, the importance of investing in our gente, and investing in ourselves. Learn more about Gente & Health and CESLAC at: uclahealth.org/ceslac
Oct 11, 2022
19 min
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