All Episodes

April 8, 2024 35 mins

In this episode of Root of the Issue, we are honored to be joined by two remarkable individuals: Marcie Mir, the Chief Executive Officer of El Centro de Corazón, and Simone Simon Gardner, Lead Director of Senior Community Affairs at Aetna, a CVS Health Company.

Sponsored by Aetna, El Centro de Corazón has been a cornerstone of Houston's East End community since 1994. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), El Centro provides a comprehensive range of health care services for the underserved, uninsured, and underinsured. From family practice to dental and behavioral health services, El Centro goes above and beyond to ensure that every individual receives the care they need.

Join us as Marcie and Simone share their insights into the challenges and triumphs of working towards health equity. From overcoming barriers to accessing care to fostering community partnerships, they offer valuable perspectives on the journey towards a healthier, more equitable future for all. Tune in to learn how El Centro de Corazón and Aetna are making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Intentionally Disturbing

Intentionally Disturbing

Join me on this podcast as I navigate the murky waters of human behavior, current events, and personal anecdotes through in-depth interviews with incredible people—all served with a generous helping of sarcasm and satire. After years as a forensic and clinical psychologist, I offer a unique interview style and a low tolerance for bullshit, quickly steering conversations toward depth and darkness. I honor the seriousness while also appreciating wit. I’m your guide through the twisted labyrinth of the human psyche, armed with dark humor and biting wit.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.