Partners for Advancing Health Equity

About Partners for Advancing Health Equity

Welcome to Partners for Advancing Health Equity, a podcast bringing together people working on the forefront of addressing issues of health justice. Here we create a space for in-depth conversations about what it will take to create the conditions that allow all people to live their healthiest life possible. Partners for Advancing Health Equity is led by Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, is a part of the Tulane Health Equity Institute, and is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of RWJF. CHECK OUT OUR COMPANION PODCAST:  The Skin You're In (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skin-you-re-in--5832057)

Publisher

Partners for Advancing H.E.

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2023

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Health Equity Across Sectors: Dr. Adaeze Enekwechi's Insights on Health Policy and Leadership

   In this episode of our companion podcast, The Skin You're In, host Thomas LaVeist sits down with Dr. Adaeze Enekwechi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-enekwechi-phd/), a former head of health programs at the White House Office of Management and Budget and the current CEO of Nadia Care (https://www.nadiacare.com/). They delve into Dr. Enekwechi's unique path through federal administration and her transition to the private sector, highlighting the critical role of leadership in shaping health policy. Dr. Enekwechi shares valuable insights from her time in the Obama administration, and reflects on the intricacies of navigating governmental structures and the importance of advocating for vulnerable populations. Now leading a venture-backed company, Dr. Enekwechi discusses how her experience in federal service informs her approach to entrepreneurship and the strategic partnerships necessary for driving impactful change in healthcare. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that explores how public health professionals can leverage their skills across sectors to create lasting improvements in health policy and practice. Host: Thomas LaVeist, PhD (https://sph.tulane.edu/hpam/thomas-laveist-phd), Dean and Weatherhead Presidential Chair, Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (http://www.sph.tulane.edu), Principal Investigator, Partners for Advancing Health Equity (http://www.partners4healthequity.org), Writer and Director, The Skin You’re In (http://www.tsyi.org) documentary Guest: Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-enekwechi-phd/), CEO, Nadia Care (https://www.nadiacare.com/), Operating Partner, WCAS (https://wcas.com/) Video Version (https://youtu.be/KK79B-a0YWA) Transcript (https://files.constantcontact.com/4c2e156f801/66a19941-7158-45bb-bdac-474840fa06c6.pdf)

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Closing Divides: Advancing Mental Health Equity Through Community-Driven Technology

   In this episode of the Partners for Advancing Health Equity podcast, host Dr. Caryn Bell (https://sph.tulane.edu/sbps/caryn-bell-phd) discusses the critical intersection of technology and mental health in Black communities with experts Dr. Rochelle Davidson Mhonde (https://publichealth.gmu.edu/profiles/rmhonde), Dr. Kaleea Lewis (https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/directory/personnel/kaleea-r-lewis/), and Dr. Henry Willis (https://psyc.umd.edu/facultyprofile/willis/henry). They emphasize the urgent need for mental health equity and how structural racism affects racially marginalized populations. The conversation highlights the importance of involving communities in the design of digital tools to ensure they address real needs and experiences. They explore how digital tools can facilitate better communication between parents and youth on sensitive topics like sexual health and trauma. And, looking ahead, the experts envision a future where leaders in tech and health truly represent Black communities. They advocate for accountability and genuine community engagement to improve mental health outcomes. This episode serves as a vital call to action for researchers, public health practitioners, policymakers, and tech developers to prioritize equity and representation in their work. Host: Dr. Caryn Bell, Associate Director, Partners for Advancing Health Equity, Assistant Professor, Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Guests: Dr. Kaleea Lewis, Assistant Professor, University of Missouri, College of Health Sciences · Dr. Rochelle Davidson Mhonde, Assistant Professor, George Mason University Dr. Henry Willis, clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, College Park Department of Psychology Video Version Transcript

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Behind Bars: Unmasking Health Inequities in America's Prisons with Homer Venters

   From our companion series, The Skin You’re In (https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/5832057/tsyi.org), we talk with Dr. Homer Venters, former Chief Medical Officer of New York Correctional Health Services, exploring the often-overlooked intersection of public health and the criminal justice system, as well as discussing Dr. Venters' groundbreaking work in correctional health and his latest book, Outbreak Behind Bars: Spider Bites, Human Rights, and the Unseen Danger to Public Health. (https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12714/outbreak-behind-bars?srsltid=AfmBOoqFNK6ugZxovGpkw3ZrsQZcM3B1yvsXVDYOgg7Y1m7v7B_8-Yml) Listeners will gain insights into the systemic health challenges faced by incarcerated individuals, including the impact of solitary confinement and the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 and scabies. Dr. Venters shares eye-opening stories from his experiences, emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and accountability in correctional health care. This episode not only highlights the pressing issues within the prison system but also offers a hopeful vision for reform, and the importance of integrating public health strategies in these settings. Host: Thomas LaVeist, PhD (https://sph.tulane.edu/hpam/thomas-laveist-phd), Dean and Weatherhead Presidential Chair, Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (http://www.sph.tulane.edu), Principal Investigator, Partners for Advancing Health Equity (http://www.partners4healthequity.org), Writer and Director, The Skin You’re In (http://www.tsyi.org) documentary Guest: Homer Venters, M.D (https://www.linkedin.com/in/homer-venters-bb7b0214/).,  Adjunct Faculty at the NYU School of Global Public Health (https://publichealth.nyu.edu/) and former Chief Medical Officer of New York Correctional Health Services. Author, Life and Death in Rikers Island (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=life+and+death+in+rikers+island&hvadid=777880913184&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9192369&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=15426926233466343010--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15426926233466343010&hvtargid=kwd-644926844374&hydadcr=22592_13821282&mcid=09822b2dadfc36b9abcb86f24c36acf4&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_ex07ib30h_e_p67), and Outbreak Behind Bars: Spider Bites, Human Rights & the Unseen Danger to Public Health (https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12714/outbreak-behind-bars?srsltid=AfmBOoqFNK6ugZxovGpkw3ZrsQZcM3B1yvsXVDYOgg7Y1m7v7B_8-Yml) Video version (https://youtu.be/SSg7a-gOWls) Transcript

Who has been a guest on Partners for Advancing Health Equity

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Caryn Bell
• Tim Leshan
• Erin O’Malley

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,195

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

27