NYC Health + Hospitals Starts New Season of The Remedy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 1: Community Health Workers highlights how these workers connect medical care with essential social services like housing and food.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest safety net health care system in the U.S., offering a unique perspective that no other health care podcast can provide. You can listen to The Remedy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms.
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals has launched the second season of its podcast, The Remedy. This season will include seven episodes, with one new episode every two weeks. Each episode focuses on front-line workers who provide vital care beyond the walls of hospitals. Episode 1 features Community Health Workers who bridge the gap between health care and social needs. With over 250 community health workers in the system, NYC Health + Hospitals has built one of the largest programs in the nation.
Host Dr. Michael Shen talks with Community Health Worker Supervisor Natasha McIntosh-Whyte and Community Health Worker Nkrumah Powell. They discuss their hands-on experiences assisting patients. From finding housing to providing meals, they share moving stories that illustrate the impact of their work.
“I often describe community health workers as family members,” says Dr. Shen. “They meet patients weekly, join them at appointments, and help them access important services. They play a crucial role in patient care.”
Natasha highlights, “Community health workers connect medical care with community resources. We build trust and advocate for our patients to help them live better lives.” Nkrumah adds, “We meet patients where they are, building relationships to show them they are not alone.”
The podcast illustrates how NYC Health + Hospitals serves everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. They address various community challenges like homelessness and health crises, providing innovative care methods such as music therapy.
Previous episodes of The Remedy covered topics like:
- Season 1 Episode 1: The Power of Primary Care – How primary care doctors shape leadership roles.
- Season 1 Episode 2: Food is Medicine – The benefits of plant-based diets on health.
- Season 1 Episode 3: Ready for the Next Pandemic – NYC’s response to health crises like COVID-19.
- Season 1 Episode 4: Women’s Health – Expanding access to reproductive health care.
- Season 1 Episode 5: Caring for the Newest New Yorkers – Support for asylum seekers in NYC.
- Season 1 Episode 6: Caring for Homeless Patients – Addressing the needs of over 70,000 homeless patients.
- Season 1 Episode 7: Helping Healers Heal – Supporting the mental health of health care workers.
Michael S. Shen, MD hosts The Remedy. He is a primary care doctor at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and has experience in creating health-related media.
About NYC Health + Hospitals: It is the largest municipal health care system in the U.S., serving over a million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 locations. The system aims to empower all New Yorkers to lead healthy lives. For more, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org.
