The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 4
In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne invites Ruth Perot, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shire, an organization pioneering health initiatives. Ruth brings her extensive civil rights background and leadership at Shire, focusing on addressing health disparities among communities of color, notably in Washington, D.C., with a specific emphasis on combating type two diabetes among African Americans.
Tune in to this episode as Ruth Perot talks about:
* Ruth Perot’s Background and Shire's Evolution: Ruth Perot co-founded Shire in 1997, starting with a national focus on health disparities before turning attention to local communities, particularly in Washington, D.C., to combat urgent health issues like type two diabetes among African Americans and people of color.
* Shire's Founding Purpose: Eliminate health disparities in racial and ethnic groups while promoting wellness among African Americans and people of color for optimal health and well-being.
* Empowerment and Self-Determination: Shire's approach aims to empower individuals to take control of their health and advocate for themselves within healthcare systems, emphasizing self-determination and partnership in healthcare over traditional determinants.
Learn more about Ruth Perot
* Visit Ruth Perot website: https://shireinc.org/
* Connect with Ruth Perot on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-perot-92ba254
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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
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