A Health Podyssey

Research and Justice For All: Thread Unites Community & Combats Childhood Loneliness


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Guest: Sarah Hemminger, Co-Founder and CEO, Thread

Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH, Pediatrician and Child and Public Health Advocate, interviews Sarah Hemminger of Thread about social isolation and wellbeing, particularly for young people. They discuss innovative ways to connect people and achieve transformational change. 


This season is sponsored by Deloitte.

Learn more about Deloitte's work with Drivers of Health or the Deloitte Health Equity Institute.

Related Links:  

  • Advancing health through alternative sites of care (Deloitte)
  • Health Equity through Analytics: Social connectedness (Deloitte)
  • Health Affairs Health Policy Brief: Social Isolation and Health
  • Meeting The Needs Of Socially Vulnerable Patients: Views Of ACO Leaders On Moving From Intent To Action (Health Affairs
  • Networks Of Support Help Patients Navigate Complex Systems (Health Affairs

The views and opinions expressed by podcast speakers and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Deloitte or its personnel, nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse any individuals or entities featured on the episodes.


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