The Power of Social Justice in Modern Healthcare: Conversations with Vincent Guilamo-Ramos

• Vincent's unique career trajectory, from social welfare to public health and nursing.
• The challenges communities face in the South Bronx and Vincent’s commitment to addressing them.
• Insight into the gaps and inequities in the US healthcare system and the need for policy change.
• A deeper dive into Vincent’s new role at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and his vision for the future of healthcare in the US.

• [00:02:00] Introduction: Welcoming Vincent and a brief about his background.
• [00:03:00] Vincent's unique journey: Growing up in the South Bronx and recognizing health inequities.
• [00:04:00] Initial career interest in social welfare due to its social justice focus.
• [00:05:00] Transition to public health and epidemiology, focusing on the South Bronx's health patterns.
• [00:06:00] Vincent’s unconventional journey into nursing: Becoming a nurse during his tenure as a professor at NYU and Columbia.
• [00:07:00] Blending clinical expertise, social justice, and public health in nursing.
• [00:08:00] The Radix Up project: Addressing COVID challenges in public housing.
• [00:09:00] Rick's reflections on New York and its diverse healthcare challenges.
• [00:10:00] Discussion on Vincent's new role at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the impact of being based out of DC.
• [00:11:00] Alarming trends in US health: Increase in chronic conditions and declining life expectancy.
• [00:12:00] The grim comparison of life expectancy between parts of the US and other countries.
• [00:13:00] Flaws in the current US healthcare model: Emphasis on acute care over prevention.
• [00:14:00] The pressing issue of inequities in healthcare and the need for fair distribution of resources.
• [00:15:00] Real-world example: Disparity in vaccine distribution during the impacts epidemic in North Carolina.
• [00:16:00] Vincent's motivation for joining the Policy Institute: Addressing systemic health inequities and making a meaningful change.