The vision of International Community Health Services (ICHS) is "Healthier People. Thriving Families. Empowered Communities. A Just Society." In this episode we explore what “a just society” means and looks like for ICHS in the context of advocacy. ICHS Foundation Director Heidi Wong hosts this conversation with ICHS President & CEO Teresita Batayola and former ICHS Foundation Executive Director Ron Chew.

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Public health experts say vaccine equity is a must to end the coronavirus pandemic. What is vaccine equity and how do we achieve it? Dr. Beth Weitensteiner is here to talk about the barriers that communities of color face in accessing the COVID-19 vaccines and what we can do to close the gap.

Diabetes affects people of all cultures, races, and ethnicities. However, it impacts Hispanics, Blacks, Asian Americans, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives at higher rates. The good news is that diabetes can be prevented, treated, and managed. Aliya Haq, RDN, CD, is here to talk about how cultural awareness and sensitivity affect patient care.