Public Health Heroes is a podcast dedicated to talking about amazing people who have contributed to better health for all. Social justice, reproductive rights, equitable housing, high quality healthcare, it's all here! Amazing people. Better health for all.
Public Health Heroes!
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Public Health Heroes is a podcast dedicated to talking about amazing people who have contributed to better health for all. Social justice, reproductive rights, equitable housing, high quality healthcare, it's all here! Amazing people. Better health for all.
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Publishing Since
7/30/2023
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August 10, 2023
13. Nilufar Kayhani, BS
<p>Nilufar Kayhani graduated with her bachelors in public health from UC Berkeley in May 2022.</p> <p>Kayhani is the child of Afghan refugees and is committed to resolving health inequities among forcibly displaced communities. Motivated to address the health needs she witnessed growing up, Nilufar decided to pursue a career in public health. During her time at UC Berkeley, she initiated multiple community-based participatory research projects with historically marginalized populations. Nilufar is passionate about health equity and ensuring all communities have access to the resources they need.</p> <p>Kayhani is the co-founder of the Afghan Clinic, a health education initiative by and for Afghans, dedicated to promoting the wellbeing and agency of Afghan people. The program not only provides health education relevant to Afghan people, it provides public health services in order to promote the strength, wellbeing, and autonomy of the people it serves.</p> <p>Thank you, Nilufar Kayhani, for being a public health hero!</p> <p>This biography is based on publicly available information and was edited by Hugh Dunn and Adam Graczyk.</p> <p><br></p>
August 10, 2023
12. Dr. Salvador Moncada
<p>Dr. Salvador Moncada is a Honduran-British Pharmacologist and professor born in 1944.</p> <p>He studied medicine at the University of El Salvador, and earned his doctorate at Royal College of Surgeons in London.</p> <p>His research has contributed substantially to the understanding of cardiovascular disease and diabetes treatment. Dr. Moncada helped discover how aspirin works in the body, which led to the use of low doses of aspirin as a preventative tool in millions of people. He also contributed to the development of many life saving medications. Despite his contributions to public health, Dr. Moncada was not considered for a Nobel prize with his colleagues for their work in cardiovascular disease.</p> <p>Today, he is spearheading initiatives to improve medical education programs in Latin America.</p> <p>Thank you, Dr. Moncada, for being a public health hero!</p> <p>This biography is based on publicly available information and was edited by Hugh Dunn and Adam Graczyk.</p>
August 10, 2023
11. Dr. Margaret Chung
<p>Dr. Margaret Chung lived from 1889 to 1959.</p> <p>Dr. Chung was born in Santa Barbara in 1889 to Chinese immigrants and was the oldest of 11 children. She studied at the University of Southern California, obtaining her bachelor's and medical degrees. She was the first American born Chinese woman to become a physician. She was originally rejected by her medical missionary due to her race, but instead worked as a surgical nurse and did her medical residency in Chicago.</p> <p>She started one of the first Western Medical Clinics located in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1920s, providing care to chinese immigrants who often had no access to care. She supported hundreds of military servicemen who lovingly referred to her as their adopted mom. During World War 2, she used her influence to work for the allied war effort, sending letters, gifts, and care packages to her adopted children on the front lines. She was also known for hosting weekly dinners for these family members.</p> <p>She fought for the creation of WAVES, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, which allowed women to join the military.</p> <p>Thank you, Dr. Chung, for being a public health hero!</p> <p>This biography is based on publicly available information and was edited by Hugh Dunn and Adam Graczyk.</p>
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