Steve Burrows is a writer, director, performer, and producer who began his career in Chicago, joining Second City director Dell Close as a member of the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking improvisational comedy group ‘Baron's Barracudas’. After relocating to Los Angeles, Burrows began his film and TV career with an award-winning short film, "The Soldier of Fortune." Since then, he has gone on to win over 75 awards for writing and directing television commercials on five continents.

After Steve’s mom was harmed by medical care in Wisconsin, he took time out from his successful film career to advocate for her. In this episode of Lit Health, he touches upon his fascinating career, why stories matter, and delves deeply into his experience with the medical system, its need for policy reform, and the role he has taken on as an advocate in this space with our host, Tracy Granzyk.

Highlights:

• Steve’s background in comedy and storytelling
• His experience with the medical system while advocating for his mom
• His award-winning documentary film, Bleed Out
• The need for change in the medical system
• The need for more accountability in the healthcare industry
• The importance of patient advocacy and how patients can protect themselves
• The role of the media in bringing attention to healthcare issues
• The potential for change in the medical system and the need for policy reform
• The power of stories to drive change

Quotes:

"The medical industrial complex is so large and so powerful, it's hard for the average person to navigate." 

"If you don't have a voice, you don't have a choice."

"We need more accountability in the healthcare industry."

"Patient advocacy is not only a right, it's a responsibility."

"The truth is the only thing that will set us free."

Links:

LitHealth Homepage

Steve Burrows

HBO Documentary: Bleed Out