Unlocking health equity is not just a goal—it's a necessity. In this insightful and powerful podcast, we dive deep into the complex web of structural determinants that fuel health disparities for marginalized communities. Join Dr. BFran with leading experts, innovators, and change-makers as they explore the root causes of these inequities and share actionable strategies to break down barriers, empowering us all to create a more just and equitable health landscape. Whether you're a health professional, advocate, or simply passionate about making a difference, this pod class offers the knowledge and inspiration you need to help shape a healthier future for everyone. Tune in and join the movement towards true health equity. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Higher Education with Dr. B Fran
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Unlocking health equity is not just a goal—it's a necessity. In this insightful and powerful podcast, we dive deep into the complex web of structural determinants that fuel health disparities for marginalized communities. Join Dr. BFran with leading experts, innovators, and change-makers as they explore the root causes of these inequities and share actionable strategies to break down barriers, empowering us all to create a more just and equitable health landscape. Whether you're a health professional, advocate, or simply passionate about making a difference, this pod class offers the knowledge and inspiration you need to help shape a healthier future for everyone. Tune in and join the movement towards true health equity. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 5, 2026
One Big Beautiful Compromise: Will we have health insurance?
<p>Are you ready for a brand-new episode of Higher Education with Dr. BFran, this one will be a little long but absolutely worth it. </p><br><p>Dr. BFran is joined by Dr. Tiffany Joseph, Associate Professor of Sociology and expert on health care in the U.S., to discuss the history, complexity, current cuts, and future of health care in the U.S. Significant portions of the population was able to gain access to health care after the Affordable Care Act and subsidies for the marketplace, but the One Big Beautiful Act has challenged it all. Imagine deciding between increasing gas prices and increasing premiums due to major cuts from the federal government. This episode begins with how the U.S healthcare system came to be after World War 2 and takes us all the way to what to expect in 2027. </p><br><p>Together we talked about whether the ACA did what is was supposed to do, how anti-immigrant sentiment expedited the dismantling of healthcare infrastructure, the inevitable disparities gap that will widen due to lack of coverage, and how states will suffer due to a lost in federal funding. We further the conversation about how money is being taken directly from social safety nets to put more ICE agents on the street. </p><br><p>We can no longer afford to stay quiet. What happens when the public health infrastructure is dismantled and health insurance is unavailable. Join the conversation because our health literally depends on it. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Book: Not All In: Race, Immigration, and Health Care Exclusion in the Age of Obamacare, also at Amazon</p><p>Op-ed: We Are All Immigrants Now: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Decimates Healthcare Access for All but a Privileged Few</p><br><p><br></p><p>For more from Dr. Brittney Francis:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drbfran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tik Tok </a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbfran/?next=%2Fp%2FB5hhIwpHG9N%2F&hl=ko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=5_xw7ykAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Publications</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 29, 2026
Reproductive Injustice
<p>For more from Dr. Brittney Francis:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drbfran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tik Tok </a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbfran/?next=%2Fp%2FB5hhIwpHG9N%2F&hl=ko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=5_xw7ykAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Publications</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 22, 2026
HELLP Us Move From Advocacy to Action
<p>Are you ready for a brand-new episode of Higher Education with Dr. BFran, where today’s conversation will tug on both your heart and mind. </p><br><p>Dr. BFran is joined by Koiwah Koi-Larbi, the executive director of Action on Pre-eclampsia Ghana and 4x Preeclampsia survivor, to discuss the development, diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) across the world. HDPS is not just another pregnancy complication, it is among the leading causes of maternal mortality, increases risk for cesearean section, infant mortality, stroke, and cardiovascular disease later in life. The episode begins by grounding us in her survivorship story of experiencing an HDP from still birth to eclampsia. </p><br><p>Together we talked about how limited healthcare infrastructure, cost to families, women not being listened to or informed, social and cultural determinants, and the normalization of preeclampsia symptoms shape the outcomes we see globally. We further the conversation with insights from the first Global Preeclampsia Summit sponsored by the World Health Organization and the launch of the African Preeclampsia Network and their advocacy, clinical, and research efforts. </p><br><p>From pain to passion, this episode pushes listeners to learn the signs of HDPs, speak to pregnant people that they know and think about ways to advocate for change. </p><br><p>Join the conversation because it’s not just about what we learn its how we use it.</p><br><p>Donate to <a href="https://apecghana.org/contact-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apec Ghana </a></p><br><p>For more from Dr. Brittney Francis:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drbfran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tik Tok </a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbfran/?next=%2Fp%2FB5hhIwpHG9N%2F&hl=ko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=5_xw7ykAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Publications</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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