On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Dr. Alex Garza, Chief Community Health Officer at SSM Health, to talk about the intersection of healthcare, community impact, and leadership in St. Louis.
Dr. Garza shares powerful insights from his career as an emergency physician, former head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, and Army veteran. We dive into his mission at SSM Health to create healthier communities through innovation, compassion, and access to care, especially for underserved populations.
From the importance of mental health to lessons learned from leading through COVID-19, this conversation highlights how local healthcare leaders are shaping a better future for all St. Louisans.
Topics covered include
• Dr. Garza’s path from emergency rooms to public health leadership
• How SSM Health is addressing health equity across the region
• Reflections on leading during the COVID-19 pandemic
• What makes St. Louis special and how we can all help enhance community health
Whether you're in healthcare or simply passionate about the wellbeing of your neighbors, this episode will leave you inspired.
Recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studio in St. Louis MO
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