On this episode of EquiTEA, we are celebrating Women's History Month and highlighting women in leadership. The team had the opportunity to meet with leaders of Riverside University Health System - Public Health to discuss the importance of women empowerment, mentorship, and inspiration. 

On this episode of EquiTEA, we are celebrating Black History Month and highlighting National Cancer Prevention Month. Greg and Lupita had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Steve Serrao Chief of Gastroenterology at Riverside University Health System- Medical Center to discuss how the Black/African-American community is disproportionately impacted by Colorectal Cancer and amplify the importance of early screening.

On this special mini-sode of EquiTEA, Greg had the opportunity to attend the Riverside County Health Coalition and connect with local community organizations and leaders on the importance of collaboration and representing the community.

On this special mini-sode of EquiTEA, the Riverside County Health Equity team reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and why it is important to recognize and celebrate this federal holiday.  

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On this episode of EquiTEA, Dorothy had the opportunity to speak with Myeshia Bobo, Monique and Sean Cortes of Riverside County’s Behavioral Health and Teen Suicide Awareness Prevention Programs. Please listen as these mental health experts discuss the importance of recognizing the signs of crisis and share valuable resources.  

Resources 

To learn more about the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition please visit: https://www.rivcospc.org  

To learn more about the Know the Signs campaign please visit: https://www.suicideispreventable.org  

If you or someone you know is experiencing crisis, please call any of the following 24/7 free and confidential helplines:  

On this episode of EquiTEA, Dorothy and Greg had the opportunity to chat with Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson. Dr. Jackson represents the 60th Assembly District and is the face behind the Anti-Racism and Mental Health Bill Packages. Please listen as Dr. Jackson discusses these packages and other initiatives he has in store in the upcoming year.  

Resources 

To learn more about Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson and his initiatives please visit: https://a60.asmdc.org/ 

On this special Hispanic Heritage month episode of EquiTEA, Greg had the opportunity to chat with Luz Gallegos, Executive Director of TODEC Legal Center. TODEC is a grassroots immigration justice organization that services the Perris and Coachella Valley regions of Riverside County. Please listen as Luz shares valuable legal, disaster and COVID resources her organization provides for our immigrant communities and their families. 

Resources 

For more information on TODEC Legal Center please visit: https://www.todec.org  

En este episodio especial del mes de la Herencia Hispana de EquiTEA, Greg tuvo la oportunidad de hablar con Luz Gallegos, Directora Ejecutiva del Centro Legal TODEC. TODEC es una organización de justicia migratoria de base que presta servicios en las regiones de Perris y Coachella Valley en el condado de Riverside. Por favor, escuche mientras Luz comparte valiosos recursos legales, de desastre y COVID que su organización ofrece a nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y sus familias.

Recursos Para obtener más información sobre el Centro Legal TODEC, visite: https://www.todec.org

On this episode of EquiTEA, we are joined by Black Infant Health (BIH) staff Keiyana Carter and Maya Davis as we take a deep dive into breastfeeding disparities. Please listen as Keiyana and Maya discuss their personal experiences with breastfeeding as well as the services the BIH program provides for breastfeeding mothers and birthing people in Riverside County.  

Resources 

For more information on Riverside County’s Black Infant Health Program please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/black-infant-health or call (800) 794-4814. 

https://thousanddays.org/updates/indigenous-milk-medicine-week-nourishing-our-futures/ 

https://www.zippia.com/lactation-consultant-jobs/demographics/ 

On this episode of EquiTEA, Andie had the opportunity to chat with breastfeeding peer counselors Tatiana Jackson and Charita Logan of Sistah Connection. Sistah Connection is breastfeeding support group for African American mothers receiving services through the Women Infant Children (WIC) program in Riverside County. Please listen as Tatiana and Charita discuss the benefits and challenges associated with breastfeeding as well as the services the WIC program provides for breastfeeding mothers and birthing people in Riverside County.  

Resources 

For more information on Riverside County’s Women Infant Children’s (WIC) Program please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/wic or call (855) 748-4376. 

For more breastfeeding information, resources or assistance please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/breastfeeding or call the 24/7 Loving Support Breastfeeding Helpline (888) 451-2499.