In this episode of Root of the Issue, we explore the powerful intersection of food, health, and equity with Pamela Schwartz, the Executive Director of Community Health for Kaiser Permanente. Pamela shares her journey and the motivations behind her work in advancing health equity. She discusses her role in leading initiatives that address critical needs such as food, housing, and financial security within Kaiser Permanente's communities. A highlight of the conversation is the groundbreaking Kaiser Permanente Food is Medicine Center of Excellence, which Pam helped establish to integrate food and nutrition into healthcare on a national scale. Join us as we delve into Pamela’s inspiring efforts to drive the uptake of food as medicine programs and her vision for a healthier future for all.
Popular Podcasts
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
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
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.