The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 14
In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne interviews Alicia Leigh Jurcazak. With a background in advocacy against sexual and power-based violence and a focus on integrating traditional Hawaiian healing practices into modern healthcare, Alicia addresses health disparities in Native Hawaiian communities.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Cultural Revival and Family Heritage: Alicia emphasizes the importance of reclaiming and celebrating Native Hawaiian culture within her family.
* Healthcare Challenges: Alicia discusses how the BMI chart, designed without consideration for Pacific Islander physiology, contributes to mistrust and frustration with Western medical approaches.
* Impact of Colonization on Diet and Health: Alicia discusses the Impact of Colonization on Diet and Health, highlighting how colonization has significantly altered the traditional Hawaiian diet.
* Spirituality and End-of-Life Care: Alicia touches upon Spirituality and End-of-Life Care in Native Hawaiian culture, noting how Native Hawaiian spirituality emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicialeighjurcazak
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About The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market: Each episode of Sheila Thorne’s The Kaleidoscope podcast highlights leaders and patients of color to discuss culturally linguistically appropriate strategies and services.
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* Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne
Connect with Sheila Thorne:
* Website: https://sheilathorne.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thorne-63b5a32
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/sthornemhmg
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne
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