In this deeply moving episode, the AT Last team sits down with Amir Nickerson, a young athlete whose life was saved after a sudden cardiac arrest during a high school track event, and Dr. Jonathan Drezner, world-renowned sports cardiologist, team physician for the Seattle Seahawks, and director of the UW Center for Sports Cardiology. Together, they unpack the science, systems, and inequities behind sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, and how access to emergency planning and trained professionals can mean the difference between life and death.

The conversation highlights the urgent need for AED access, emergency action plans, and cardiac screening programs in underserved schools, where resources are often scarce. Drawing from Amir’s experience and Dr. Drezner’s decades of research, the discussion becomes both a call to action and a roadmap for prevention.

From personal testimony to systemic insight, this episode captures how community partnerships, policy, and medical innovation can close the cardiac safety gap and protect the next generation of athletes.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

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Artwork by Jason Eisenberg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

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Guest

Website: https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/jonathan-drezner

Cardiology researcher and clinician Dr. Viet Le joins us to talk about the pressing need for equitable access to heart health services. Drawing on his work with underserved communities, Le explains how systemic gaps in screening, prevention, and treatment contribute to disproportionate rates of cardiovascular disease among communities of color and low income populations.

We discuss culturally tailored approaches to cardiac screening, the role of trust in patient-provider relationships, and how simple interventions can make life-saving differences. Dr. Le also shares insights from his own journey as a first generation healthcare provider, highlighting the value of representation in medicine. This conversation is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for making heart health truly accessible to all.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

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35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

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Artwork by Jason Eisenberg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vietheartpa/

References

1. Corrado D, Basso C, Schiavon M, Thiene G. Screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in young athletes. N Engl J Med. 1998 Aug 6;339(6):364-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199808063390602. PMID: 9691102.
2. Crawford MH. Screening athletes for heart disease. Heart. 2007 Jul;93(7):875-9. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2005.085365. PMID: 17569816; PMCID: PMC1994446.
3. Prakash K, Swarnakari KM, Bai M, Manoharan MP, Raja R, Jamil A, Csendes D, Gutlapalli SD, Desai A, Desai DM, Hamid P. Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes: A Primary Level of Prevention. Cureus. 2022 Oct 20;14(10):e30517. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30517. PMID: 36415444; PMCID: PMC9674198.
4. Magee C, Kazman J, Haigney M, Oriscello R, DeZee KJ, Deuster P, Depenbrock P, O'Connor FG. Reliability and validity of clinician ECG interpretation for athletes. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2014 Jul;19(4):319-29. doi: 10.1111/anec.12138. Epub 2014 Feb 12. PMID: 24520825; PMCID: PMC6932271.
5. Firoozi S, Sharma S, McKenna WJ. Risk of competitive sport in young athletes with heart disease. Heart. 2003 Jul;89(7):710-4. doi: 10.1136/heart.89.7.710. PMID: 12807837; PMCID: PMC1767726.
6. Williams EA, Pelto HF, Toresdahl BG, et al. Performance of the american heart association (Aha) 14‐point evaluation versus electrocardiography for the cardiovascular screening of high school athletes: a prospective study. JAHA. 2019;8(14):e012235.
7. MacLachlan H, Drezner JA. Cardiac evaluation of young athletes: Time for a risk-based approach? Clin Cardiol. 2020 Aug;43(8):906-914. doi: 10.1002/clc.23364. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32242971; PMCID: PMC7403680.
8. Pfister GC, Puffer JC, Maron BJ. Preparticipation cardiovascular screening for US collegiate student‐athletes. JAMA. 2000;283(12):1597‐1599.
9. Blank ZJ, Spicer RL, Robinson JA. Preparticipation state cardiac screening forms for Athletes. Pediatrics. 2023;151(1):e2022056798
10. Miliaresis C, Misra P, Friedman D, Altman R, Gewitz M. Increasing utilization of the preparticipation physical evaluation. Pediatrics. 2023;151(3):e2020049673
11. Spencer R, Quraishi S. Athlete screening and sudden cardiac death. Pediatrics in Review. 2023;44(12):669-681.
12. Drezner JA, Peterson DF, Siebert DM, et al. Survival after exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: can we do better? Sports Health. 2019;11(1):91–98

David Gallegos, NATA leader and advocate for underserved athletes, joins us to rethink one of sports medicine’s most routine practices, the pre participation physical exam (PPE). Rather than treating the PPE as a checkbox, Gallegos sees it as a powerful touchpoint for preventive health, education, and relationship building, especially in communities with limited access to care.

We discuss ways to integrate mental health screening, nutrition counseling, and injury prevention education into PPEs, transforming them from a formality into a real service for athletes and families. Recorded for release on GivingTuesday, this episode is also a call for listeners to support AT Last’s PPE programming, which provides free and enhanced physicals to student athletes from underserved and underrepresented communities.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

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Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gallegos-nm/

X: https://x.com/crucesaggie?lang=en

References

1. LaBotz M, Bernhardt DT Preparticipation physical examination: Is it time to stop doing the sports physical?British Journal of Sports Medicine 2017;51:151-152.
2. Krowchuk DP, Krowchuk HV, Hunter DM, Zimet GD, Rainey DY, Martin DF, Curl WW. Parents' knowledge of the purposes and content of preparticipation physical examinations. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1995 Jun;149(6):653-7. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1995.02170190063011. PMID: 7767421.
3. Carek PJ, Futrell M. Athletes' view of the preparticipation physical examination. Attitudes toward certain health screening questions. Arch Fam Med. 1999 Jul-Aug;8(4):307-12. doi: 10.1001/archfami.8.4.307. PMID: 10418536.
4. Herring SA, Kibler WB, Putukian M. Team Physician Consensus Statement: 2013 update. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013 Aug;45(8):1618-22. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31829ba437. PMID: 23860390.
5. Pickham D, Chan G, Carey M. Pre-participation screening for athletes and the role of advanced practice providers. J Electrocardiol. 2015 May-Jun;48(3):339-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2015.03.003. Epub 2015 Mar 7. PMID: 25791248.
6. Koester MC, Amundson CL. Preparticipation screening of high school athletes: are recommendations enough? Phys Sportsmed. 2003 Aug;31(8):35-8. doi: 10.3810/psm.2003.08.460. PMID: 20086484.
7. Georgeson A, Lebenthal M, Catania R, Georgeson S. Obesity and elevated blood pressure in suburban student athletes. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2017;3(1):e000276.
8. Kropa J, Close J, Shipon D, et al. High prevalence of obesity and high blood pressure in urban student-athletes. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2016;178:194-199.
9. https://www.katherineeban.com/bottleoflies
10. https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/compliance-actions-and-activities/warning-letters
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12. Leclerc J, Blais C, Rochette L, Hamel D, Guénette L, Poirier P. Impact of the Commercialization of Three Generic Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers on Adverse Events in Quebec, Canada: A Population-Based Time Series Analysis. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2017 Oct;10(10):e003891. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.117.003891. PMID: 28974512.
13. Świątkiewicz I, Woźniak A, Taub PR. Time-restricted eating and metabolic syndrome: current status and future perspectives. Nutrients. 2021;13(1):221.
14. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/resources.html
15. Löwe B, Kroenke K, Gräfe K. Detecting and monitoring depression with a two-item questionnaire (PHQ-2). J Psychosom Res. 2005 Feb;58(2):163-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2004.09.006. PMID: 15820844.
16. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics
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18. Bedno SA, Li Y, Han W, Cowan DN, Scott CT, Cavicchia MA, Niebuhr DW. Exertional heat illness among overweight U.S. Army recruits in basic training. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2010 Feb;81(2):107-11. doi: 10.3357/asem.2623.2010. PMID: 20131650.

Public health scholar Dr. Kemba Noel London and Therapist Crystal Grimsley bring their expertise and lived experience to a critical conversation on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their effect on youth athletes. They explain how trauma in childhood can show up in unexpected ways on the field, in the classroom, and in long term health outcomes.

This episode breaks down the science behind ACEs, the role coaches and healthcare providers can play in early intervention, and the community level strategies that can build resilience in young athletes. It is a must listen for anyone who works with youth in sports and wants to understand the connection between emotional health and physical performance.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

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Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guests

Crystal

Website: https://www.fablescec.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-grimsley-ma-451b06a0/

Kemba

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kembanl/

X: https://x.com/kcnolo

References

1. https://www.acesaware.org/learn-about-screening/benefits-of-ace-screening/
2. Miller GE, Chen E, Parker KJ. Psychological stress in childhood and susceptibility to the chronic diseases of aging: Moving toward a model of behavioral and biological mechanisms. Psychological Bulletin 2011; 137: 959–97.
3. Liu SR, Kia‐Keating M, Nylund‐Gibson K, Barnett ML. Co‐Occurring Youth Profiles of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors: Associations with Health, Resilience, and Racial Disparities. American Journal of Community Psychology 2019; published online Sept 6. DOI:10.1002/ajcp.12387.
4. Felitti VJ. The Relation Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health: Turning Gold into Lead. Perm J. 2002 Winter;6(1):44-47. doi: 10.7812/TPP/02.994. PMID: 30313011; PMCID: PMC6220625.
5. Sarah Loveday, Teresa Hall, Leanne Constable, Kate Paton, Lena Sanci, Sharon Goldfeld, Harriet Hiscock; Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics February 2022; 149 (2): e2021051884. 10.1542/peds.2021-051884
6. US Preventive Services Task Force, Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, et al. Primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment: us preventive services task force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2024;331(11):951.
7.  Kodner C, Wetherton A. Diagnosis and management of physical abuse in children. Am Fam Physician. 2013;88(10):669-675
8. American Academy of Pediatrics. Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Accessed January 26, 2024. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/child-abuse-and-neglect/prevention-of-child-abuse-and-neglect/
9. Noel-London K, Ortiz K, BeLue R. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) & youth sports participation: Does a gradient exist? Child Abuse Negl. 2021 Mar;113:104924. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104924. Epub 2021 Jan 15. PMID: 33461113.

Dr. Kimberly N. Carr, interdisciplinary scholar and researcher, takes us deep into the realities of food apartheid, the structural inequities that create food deserts and food insecurity, particularly in communities of color. Unlike the term “food desert,” which suggests a natural phenomenon, Dr. Carr explains how these conditions are the product of policy decisions, disinvestment, and systemic racism.

We talk about the health consequences of limited access to nutritious food, from chronic disease to mental health, and how community led initiatives are challenging the status quo. Dr. Carr shares examples of grassroots success stories, the role of cultural relevance in nutrition programs, and why healthcare providers should care about what is on their patients’ plates. This episode connects the dots between public health, social justice, and economic opportunity and leaves listeners with a sense of both urgency and hope.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

20% OFF Xcelerated Recovery products: Code Rain20: https://xrscience.org/

Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-n-buford-phd-mph-55572a8b/

X: https://x.com/drkimberlycarr?lang=ar-x-fm

Live from Paris 2024, athletic trainers Aaron Ngor and AT Last CEO Chris Bates share what it is like to provide medical care for Olympic athletes and why representation in sports medicine matters at every level. The conversation dives into their experiences working with diverse teams, the challenges of cultural competence in high stakes environments, and how their presence alone sends a powerful message to athletes who rarely see providers who look like them.

We also explore the systemic gaps that keep underserved communities from accessing high quality sports medicine care, and how the lessons learned at the Olympic Games can translate to local high schools and community sports. It is a behind the scenes look at elite care through the lens of equity, mentorship, and opportunity.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

20% OFF Xcelerated Recovery products: Code Rain20: https://xrscience.org/

Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronngor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronngor/?hl=en

Jordan Robinson, journalist and podcast host takes us inside the intersection of sports storytelling and social justice. She shares her path from covering games to covering the deeper narratives about who gets to play, who gets heard, and how sports can be a vehicle for change.

Through her work, Jordan amplifies stories of women, nonbinary athletes, and athletes of Color whose journeys are often overlooked by mainstream media. We discuss the power of representation in sports media, the importance of creating your own platforms when doors are closed, and how sports journalism can be a tool for equity and empowerment.

AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

20% OFF Xcelerated Recovery products: Code Rain20: https://xrscience.org/

Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Guest

Website: https://jordanrobinson.media/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanligons/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-robinson-a0479180/

X: https://x.com/HeyJordanR

References

1. https://www.essence.com/entertainment/dawn-porter-37-words/

Dr. Neal Lester, cultural studies scholar and nationally recognized educator, joins us to discuss the often overlooked role of language in healthcare equity. He explores how words, cultural references, and communication styles can build or break trust between providers and patients. Using examples from both healthcare and everyday life, Dr. Lester illustrates how cultural competence starts with listening and evolves into true understanding.

We also talk about the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation, and why getting it wrong can have lasting effects on patient care. For anyone working in diverse communities, this episode offers a powerful reminder that equity is not just about access to resources, but also about respect in every interaction.

-AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

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Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / Content Creation by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

-Guest

Website: https://projecthumanities.asu.edu/who-we-are/founding-director

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Crjor-ZP0Uz/

References

1. https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=20384
2. Bronson, P. and Merryman, A. (2009) Nutureshock. London: Ebury Publishing. 
3. Brown, T.N., Tanner-Smith, E.E., Lesane-Brown, C.L. and Ezell, M.E. (2007), Child, Parent, and Situational Correlates of Familial Ethnic/Race Socialization. Journal of Marriage and Family, 69: 14-25. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3737.2006.00339.x-i1

Dr. Trevor Bates, higher education leader and university president, opens up about the challenges diverse leaders face when navigating spaces that were not built with them in mind. He reflects on his personal journey through academia and administration, sharing moments of both breakthrough and burnout. From mentorship gaps to unspoken biases in leadership pipelines, Bates reveals the subtle and not so subtle barriers that continue to keep diversity at the top from being the norm.

Listeners will gain insight into what it takes to lead authentically while pushing against systemic resistance, and why representation in leadership roles transforms organizational culture. Timed with the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this conversation amplifies the importance of honoring diversity not only in cultural heritage but also in who holds the power to make decisions.

-AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

20% OFF Xcelerated Recovery products: Code Rain20: https://xrscience.org/

Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

-Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-m-bates-dhsc-atc-1b1b0234/

Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew, legal scholar, author, and Dean of The George Washington University Law School, delivers a compelling examination of how bias, both implicit and structural, continues to shape health outcomes in America. Drawing on decades of work at the intersection of civil rights and healthcare, she explains how inequities in housing, education, and employment are compounded by biases in medical decision-making, access, and policy enforcement.

From the legacy of redlining to the subtle ways patient care can be influenced by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, Dean Matthew makes the case that health equity cannot be achieved without confronting bias head-on. This episode is a call to action for healthcare providers, policymakers, and community leaders to recognize their role in dismantling these barriers and to commit to systemic change. As our Season 3 opener, it sets the tone for a series dedicated to breaking down inequity at its roots.

-AT L.A.S.T.

Website: WeAreATLast.org

Email: [email protected]

Support: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/athletic-trainers-leveraging-activism-for-social-transformation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/at-l-a-s-t

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlastpod

35% OFF Thorne Products compliments of http://raincrosshp.com/ go to https://thor.ne/Ch2Uc

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-Artwork by Jason Eisenberg 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dots_and_squares/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoneisenberg00/

-Music by Willie B the Ichiban Don

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichibandon/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-brown-25945b168/

-Production / Engineering / Editing / by Gerson Sandoval

Website: www.davyrover.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davy.rover/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gersonsandovalengineer/

Music Credits: Davy Rover, West Coast Bop

-Guest

Website: https://www.law.gwu.edu/dayna-bowen-matthew

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayna-bowen-matthew-jd-phd-55156213/