Best Lenz Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Kimbra Bell Balark - Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Care Center 21:01

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Dr. Kimbra Bell is a dynamic and accomplished physician with extensive experience in the medical field. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Northwestern University Medical school and in 2021 was appointed as medical director of the new Northwestern Bronzeville Outpatient Care Center (open Fall 2025).She is board certified in Inter…

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Celebrating BHM 2025: Dr. Paris Thomas of Equal Hope 8:12

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Wrapping up our celebration of Black History Month (BHM) 2025, we are featuring a conversation with Dr. Paris Thomas, CEO of Equal Hope, as she shares her personal story and Equal Hope's mission to reduce women's healthcare disparities.Equal Hope saves lives by tackling health inequities head-on by providing free breast and reproductive cancer serv…

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Celebrating Black History Month: Delores King of Livin' Through the Lenz 13:02

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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2025 with our special guest Delores King, Founder/CEO of Livin' Through the Lenz -- a nonprofit that combines photo-based therapy and visual storytelling to aid healing.https://www.livinthruthelenz.org/By Center for Health Equity Transformation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Special Guest Hosts with Dr. Joe Feinglass on the U.S. Healthcare System 59:05

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In this special episode, our guest co-hosts are Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC) Fellows Program Alumni David Bastos (Northwestern University) and Vanessa Pineda (University of Illinois at Chicago) sit down with Dr. Joe Feinglass, Research Professor at Northwestern University on health services with over 30 years of experien…

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From Ancient Maps to Digital Disasters 37:20

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This week, we’re doing something a little different! Selby & Hamish take us on a journey through the history of mapping—from the earliest clay tablets in Babylon to the interactive, real-time maps we rely on today. Maps have long been essential for exploration and navigation, evolving from ancient tools to complex digital systems in our pockets. Bu…

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2024 ChicagoCHEC Fellows: Reflections on Experience 57:45

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Join us in this special episode featuring the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (CHEC) Fellows Program 2024 cohort. This program brings undergrad and postbac students together in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in health care.They share with us their experiences with the CHEC Fellows program inclu…

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Capacity Conundrums: When Demand Outpaces Delivery 33:06

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In this episode, Selby & Hamish dive deep into the crucial concept of capacity in logistics. They explore key questions faced by industry professionals: How do you measure your capacity, maximise it, and maintain service quality? And how do you strike the perfect balance between service delivery and maintenance to avoid disruptions? Through data-dr…

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Old Rails, New Challenges 27:52

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This week, Selby & Hamish dive into the fascinating yet frustrating world of railway maintenance on infrastructure dating back to the Victorian era. While these railways are rich in history, they present modern-day logistical nightmares when it comes to maintenance. In this episode, we explore the monumental challenges of keeping services running s…

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Parts & Pitfalls: The Road to Production 37:20

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In this episode, Selby & Hamish delve into the intricate world of automotive supply chains, uncovering the complex journey a car’s components take before they hit the road. From sourcing the right parts at the right quality to managing the delicate balance of just-in-time manufacturing, the process involves countless steps—and even more potential p…

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Data's Dirty Tricks: When Truth Gets a Marketing Makeover 31:28

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In this episode of Ship Happens, hosts Selby & Hamish dive into the world of data interpretation, revealing how numbers and stats can tell different stories depending on who’s presenting them. From infamous ad campaigns claiming ‘more doctors smoke Camels’ to the ways graphs and charts can manipulate our perspective, we explore how data isn’t alway…

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Navigating Compliance Chaos 48:00

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In this episode of Ship Happens, Selby delves into his experience working with medical tech devices, where the stakes are high, and compliance requirements are non-negotiable. He and Hamish unpack some of the most memorable compliance horror stories from the field, offering valuable insights and a few laughs along the way. From unexpected roadblock…

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ONE spreadsheet error costing 6.5 BILLION DOLLARS! 28:01

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In this episode of Ship Happens, Selby & Hamish dive deep into the world of spreadsheets – the tool we love to hate. We discuss our personal experiences with spreadsheets, from saving the day to causing chaos, and share the ups and downs of relying on these digital grids. Then, we move on to some real-life stories, including the jaw-dropping tale o…

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Sorry for the delay. A lorry has driven into a bridge. 36:06

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Welcome to the debut episode of Ship Happens! Join your hosts, Selby and Hamish, as they explore the reasons behind train delays, share fascinating stories that shaped the history of our rail systems, and break down the most notable events in the world of logistics this week. Tune in for a fun and insightful episode packed with industry knowledge a…

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2023 ChicagoCHEC Fellows: Reflections on Experience 52:27

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Join us in this special episode featuring the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (CHEC) Fellows Program 2023 cohort. This program brings undergrad and postbac students together in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in health care.They share with us their experiences with the CHEC Fellows program inclu…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Dr. Melissa Simon 25:14

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with CHET Director/Founder -- Dr. Melissa Simon. Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH is the George H. Gardner Professor of Clinical Gyneco…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Birth Equity with Kelly Davis, MPA 32:46

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Kelly Davis, MPA who is co-founder and Chief Equity Officer at KINSHIFT. KINSHIFT supports healthcare and public health tra…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Binary Gender Dynamics with Dr. Kathryn Schubert 22:26

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Dr. Kathryn (Katie) Schubert who is President and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), where she leads th…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Pregnancy & Incarceration with Dr. Carolyn Sufrin 42:39

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Dr. Carolyn Sufrin who is a medical anthropologist and obstetrician/gynecologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She w…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Breastfeeding Support with Janel Hughes-Jones, PC 58:00

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Janel Hughes-Jones, a bilingual breastfeeding Peer Counselor (PC), with more than 18 years of experience working with many …

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | ACEs & PTSD in pregnancy with Dr. Ashish Premkumar 27:56

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Dr. Ashish Premkumar, a maternal-fetal medicine clinician/researcher at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in…

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"Well Mama" Maternal Health Limited Series | Poor Medicaid Policies with Dr. Rishi Agrawal 29:51

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In this limited series of episodes, we have conversations with a variety of experts and community leaders in the field of maternal and child health to discuss how to advance maternal health equity.In this episode we spoke with Dr. Rishi Agrawal, a pediatric hospitalist at La Rabida children's hospital - a partner of Lurie Children's Hospital. His r…

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S2E11: Maxson Joseph talks with students from UIC Champions COVID-19 Vaccination Cohort 40:16

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In this special episode, a ChicagoCHEC Fellows Alumnus -- Maxson Joseph -- talks with two high school students part of the UIC Champions Vaccination Cohort.UIC Champions is a summer program with its goal of empowering Chicago youth to become community leaders, create pathways to health professions careers and advance health equity. More info at htt…

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S2E10: Reflections on CHEC Fellows Program 2020 37:13

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Join us in this special episode featuring the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (CHEC) Fellows Program 2020 cohort. This program brings undergrad and postbac students together in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in health care. They share with us their experiences with the CHEC Fellows during a pan…

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Mini-Ep08: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Greg Trotter from the Greater Chicago Food Depository 19:50

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This episode was recorded on May 11, 2020.Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing physical distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.This episode features our co-host Araceli Estrada interview…

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S2E09: José López on Humboldt Park, Puerto Rican Culture & Identity in Chicago 47:48

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NOTE: This episode was recorded on January 9th, 2020.Our guest for this special episode during Hispanic Heritage Month is José López – a prominent community leader and Executive Director of The Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Chicago, which he co-founded in 1973. He has written extensively on the political and social reality of Puerto Ricans in the…

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S2E08: Urban Growers Collective | Food Access & Justice in Chicago 26:46

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NOTE: This episode was recorded in October 2019.The SkinnyTrees podcast team took a field trip to an urban farm on Chicago’s south side. Founded in 2017, the Urban Growers Collective (UGC) aims to address the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in underserved communities. Their vision is to use urban agriculture to cu…

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Mini-Ep07: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Garth Walker, MD, MPH 24:51

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This episode was recorded on May 4, 2020.Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.This episode features our co-host, Rabih Dahdouh, interviewing…

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S2E07: “SOME PEOPLE” (Every)Body. Art, Health & Language with Kimberly J. Soenen 54:34

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Note: This episode was recorded on March 12, 2020, just days before the Governor of Illinois instituted a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak.In this episode we connected with Kimberly Soenen (short bio below) to discuss the importance of language in health and her ongoing art exhibit "SOME PEOPLE" (Every)Body. The ongoing project ex…

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Mini-Ep06: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Grace Chan 20:15

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This episode was recorded on April 20th, 2020.Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.This episode features our co-host, Ivy Leung, interviewin…

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Mini-Ep05: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Fred Raz, RN 20:15

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This episode was recorded on April 9th, 2020. Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.This episode features our co-host, Rabih Dahdouh, intervi…

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Mini-Ep04: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Marcus Wong, MD 20:12

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Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.Each mini episode will focus on a different community in Chicago to find out how they are coping with t…

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Mini-Ep03: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Renee Flores, RN, BSN Dept of Veterans Affairs 16:59

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Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.Each mini episode will focus on a different community in Chicago to find out how they are coping with t…

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Mini-Ep02: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Dolores Castaneda, Little Village 25:09

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Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.Each mini episode will focus on a different community in Chicago to find out how they are coping with t…

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Mini-Ep01: COVID-19 in Chicago Communities | Esther Sciammarella, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition 17:47

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Thank you for joining us on SkinnyTrees: Lift Health for All. We like many of our fellow Chicagoans, are staying home and practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. We are here to present a mini-series: COVID-19 in our Chicago communities.Each mini episode will focus on a different community in Chicago to find out how they are coping with t…

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S2E6: “Community Health Equity: A Chicago Reader” with Raj Shah, MD & Fernando De Maio, PhD 34:56

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In this episode we sit with Dr. Fernando De Maio and Dr. Raj Shah. Together they are co-directors of the Center for Community Health Equity -- a collaboration between DePaul and Rush University -- founded in 2015. They are also co-editors of “Community Health Equity: A Chicago Reader” -- released in April 2019. We discuss the book as a framework to…

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S2E5: Preventing Gun Violence in Chicago ft. Noam Ostrander, Terry Williams & Valerie Burgest 1:03:45

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Join us as we talk about the inequities surrounding gun violence with our Strategic Operations Director Samantha Alonis as she leads the discussion with Noam Ostrander (DePaul University) and Terry Williams (UIC) from the Chicago Gun Violence Research Collaborative, with special guest Valerie Burgest from the Illinois Chapter of Moms Demand Action.…

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S2E4: Straight Talk about Biases in Healthcare with Dr. Clyde Yancy 33:21

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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Clyde Yancy -- Vice Dean for Diversity & Inclusion and Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (NUFSM).In our discussion we covered the dangers of implicit bias in healthcare, addressing inequities in academic medical institutions, and how Dr. Yan…

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S2E3: Reflecting on the ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program Summer 2019 31:25

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Join us in this special episode featuring the Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative Research Fellows Program 2019 cohort. This program brings undergrad and postbac students together in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in health care. They share with us their experiences, highlights and “aha” moments fr…

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S2E2: Dr. Julie Morita fmr. Commissioner of Chicago Dept. of Public Health & Current EVP at RWJF 37:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Julie Morita, former Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health and currently the Executive Vice President at the RWJF (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)"overseeing all programming, policy, research, and communications activities in support of its vision of building a Culture of Health in America in …

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S2E1 Dr. Melissa Simon Re-Introduction & the new CHET (Center for Health Equity Transformation) 18:11

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Welcome back! SkinnyTrees is happy to return with its second season. In this first episode of season two we bring back Dr. Melissa Simon to discuss what we have been up to since you last heard from us. Dr. Simon introduces an exciting new center launched this year -- the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET). She explains the work this cen…

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Mini-Episode 1: Conversations with a Health Services Researcher, Dr. Joe Feinglass 26:26

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Join Skinny Trees on their first Mini-Episode led by Anika Jagasia, a rising high school Senior. Anika speaks with Dr. Joe Feinglass on his long-time career as a historian, social activist, former factory machinist, community college professor, and now a full professor and health services researcher at Northwestern University.…

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SkinnyTrees Interviews Howard Brown COO 46:02

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SkinnyTrees Interviews Howard Brown COO by Center for Health Equity Transformation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineBy Center for Health Equity Transformation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Nothing About Us WITHOUT Us: A conversation with Access Living 52:56

9y ago52:56

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When you think of health inequities our visions are not automatically brought to a person in a wheelchair, but people with disabilities experience many barriers to care, are often living on public aid, and have - as you might imagine - general issues maneuvering - at times - an inaccessible world. Being one of the first ten centers for independent …

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EPISODE 2: Breaking the Rules’ with One of Chicago’s Dr. Linda Rae Murray 1:03:48

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EPISODE 2 | On ‘Breaking the Rules’ with one of Chicago’s most prominent Social Activists, Dr. Linda Rae Murray.www.skinnytreespodcast.comCHARGED. HAPPY. HOSTILE. ENRAGED. HOPEFUL. DISAPPOINTED.How do you feel about the last month?We have a new {future} President. We have a changing America.On Episode 2, we dive a little deeper into this…Dr. Murray…

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SkinnyTreesEpisode1October31.2 42:12

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Episode 1 was created to set the scene for the content of Skinny Trees and the reoccurring themes we will discuss over the next 6 months of season 1. We interview Dr. Melissa Simon to better understand the landscape of health equity and to learn more about the varying terms of health disparities/inequality/inequities.Intro Music:Artist: Elizabeth B…