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February 6, 2025 32 mins

The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 11

In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne speaks with Catherine Alicia Georges, an experienced professor. With a background in program evaluation, caregiving, and public speaking, Dr. Georges advocates for health equity and addresses the needs of aging populations.

Tune in for these key takeaways:

* DEI's Impact on Medicine and Healthcare: Dr. Georges highlights the proposed legislation aiming to ban DEI programs in medical schools and cut funding to those with DEI efforts.    

* Nursing's Historical Struggle for Diversity: Dr. Georges underscores the long-standing challenges faced by nurses of color in accessing education and opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of historical context in understanding the current state of diversity in nursing.

* Disruption in Healthcare: Dr. Georges advocates for disruption as a positive force for change, emphasizing the need for collaborative, interprofessional approaches to address healthcare disparities and promote diversity in nursing. 

Learn more about Catherine Alicia Georges:

* Connect with Catherine Alicia Georges on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-c-alicia-georges-ab37aa19/ 

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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.

 * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaleidoscope-healthcare-in-a-diverse-america-from-molecule-to-market/id1715004411

 * 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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