In the first episode we  learn about the NYC Department of Health’s community health work in the Bronx through speaking with one its leaders, Fernando Tirado. The breadth of Fernando’s work with community organizations throughout the borough gives a sweeping view of local public health efforts, providing a framework for future deeper, narrower dives on a range of topics that intersect with health and politics.

Fernando, Tirado is the Director of New Initiatives at the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, of the New York City Department of Health.