May 27, 2020
This week, Ali talks to Esmeralda Tovar, a mental-health case manager and a medication aide at an assisted living facility in Kansas. She’s also a DACA recipient waiting in limbo for the Supreme Court to decide her fate in the U.S.
She spoke to Ali about her work in health care and how it’s changed amid COVID-19 —...
May 20, 2020
As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we hear about the unique healthcare challenges these communities face – and the incredible contributions they’re making amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ali talks to Kathy Ko Chin, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, about the...
May 13, 2020
For this week’s episode, Ali sits down with his mom, Najma, who tells him about her early days as a newcomer to the U.S. and opening a physical therapy practice — and how to properly cut a mango.
The pair discuss Najma’s journey to the U.S., the difficulties of building a life in a new country and living thousands...
May 13, 2020
For this week’s episode, Ali sits down with his mom, Najma, who tells him about her early days as a newcomer to the U.S. and opening a physical therapy practice — and how to properly cut a mango.
The pair discuss Najma’s journey to the U.S., the difficulties of building a life in a new country and living...
May 6, 2020
Even before COVID-19, our nation was facing a shortage of health care workers, one that is projected to grow. This week, we see how immigrants in rural areas are stepping up to meet this critical need.
Ali talks to Dr. Amit Vashist, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Ballad Health. Dr. Vashist talks...