HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT

In this final episode of the series from guest host, Dana Trampas, we wrap up our Global Health Equity Week content with an enlightening conversation featuring Bre Loughlin. From her early days at the bedside to becoming a nurse executive at Epic, Bre's career is a powerful illustration of her steadfast commitment to healthcare. Her diverse experience equips her to mend healthcare disparities, facilitating meaningful collaboration between health organizations and communities. Tune in for an uplifting dialogue and find out how Bre is steering constructive shifts in healthcare. Don't miss this concluding episode that brings our focus on Global Health Equity Week to a close, and offers invaluable insights from a true healthcare visionary.

In this episode, guest host Dana Trampas talks with Dr. Anne Snowdon, a trailblazer in healthcare strategy and equity, with extensive research contributions spanning health system innovation and transformation, supply chain, automotive health and safety, and injury prevention. Dr. Snowdon's work extends to advancing workforce sustainability and economic recovery post-pandemic. Explore her inspiring journey in this podcast episode.

In this episode, guest host Dana Trampas introduces Dr. Kimberly Chang, a powerhouse in the fight for healthcare equity and against human trafficking. As the Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy at Asian Health Services, she's a beacon of hope for vulnerable communities. Dr. Chang's boundless passion, brilliance, and innovation make her an indispensable force in the battle against human trafficking and the pursuit of fair healthcare, a compassionate leader in every sense.

In this episode, Dana Trampas talks with Christopher Roman, a seasoned digital strategist and marketing analyst, and a leading voice in the intersection of LGBTQ+ advocacy and health equity. As the Executive Director of OutCare Health, Chris is unwavering in his commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and championing LGBTQ+ affirming resources, ensuring that underserved communities have equitable access to essential care. His leadership, dedication to health equity, and marketing prowess make him an invaluable asset to the team.

In this episode, Dana Trampas introduces Shonta Chambers, who is a seasoned nonprofit executive and public health expert with over 20 years of experience. As the Executive Vice President of Health Equity Initiatives and Community Engagement at Patient Advocate Foundation, she leads the charge in addressing health disparities. Her pioneering initiatives empower minority populations with limited health literacy, ensuring they gain a firm grasp of medicine and healthcare.

In this episode, Joy introduces upcoming guest host Dana Trampas, a digital health advisor, a dedicated mom, and currently pursuing her MPH in grad school. Dana discusses her role in the "sandwich generation," caring for both an elderly parent and a young child. She provides a glimpse into her forthcoming role as a guest host during Global Health Equity Week in October, where she'll engage in insightful conversations with people making an impact in health equity.

Dana shares her perspective on public health, highlighting its influence on various aspects of our lives, from policy evaluation to epidemiology and social determinants of health. She emphasizes the importance of proactive healthcare and the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals to bridge the gap between public health ideals and reactive healthcare practices. Tune in to hear Dana's thought-provoking insights and her quest to make sense of the intricate mosaic that is healthcare.

In this episode Joy welcomes two inspiring guests, Kristen Ellefson and Bindu Chanagala, co-founders of the innovative healthcare startup, Nurtur. Kristen and Bindu share their journey from the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program to the Delta V Accelerator, where they developed a groundbreaking solution for maternal mental health. Their company, Nurtur, utilizes machine learning and AI-powered chatbots to predict and prevent postpartum depression, offering much-needed support to new mothers. They discuss the empathetic aspect of AI in mental health, the user interface of their app, and the comprehensive educational tools they provide to help exhausted new moms navigate this challenging period. Join the conversation as these trailblazing entrepreneurs reveal their mission to empower women and transform maternal mental health care.

In this episode, Joy welcomes Latoya O'Gere, the director at Optum Advisory and a nurse executive with extensive experience in nursing practice and leadership. Latoya shares her inspiring journey, from growing up in Jamaica assisting her diabetic grandmother to becoming a licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, and eventually a doctorate scholar. She discusses the distinction between clinical nursing and nursing executive roles, highlighting how nursing leadership involves making policies and decisions that impact patient care and the business aspect of nursing.

Latoya's passion for transforming healthcare is evident as she shares her involvement in the American Nurses Association's innovation advisory committee and her experience in setting up isolation hotel programs during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a safe and innovative solution for patients and relieve the burden on hospitals.

In this episode Joy talks with the top women in HLTH to discuss the inception and evolution of the HLTH event since its launch in 2018, emphasizing its mission to bring together various healthcare stakeholders and foster disruptive innovation. The episode also highlights how HLTH ensures its content and activities resonate with a diverse audience, offering tailored attendee journeys. It anticipates that Generative AI and large language models will be a key focus at the upcoming event, addressing applications, regulations, and biases.

The discussion underscores the interplay between innovation and traditional healthcare systems and emphasizes the success of programs like the hosted buyer and funding founders programs in promoting innovation in healthcare.