Author: Grapevine Health

Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Podcast

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Dr. Reed Tuckson, former health commissioner in Washington, D.C. Tuckson discusses leadership in the community, showing respect and humanity for community members, and his new organization called the Black Coalition Against COVID....
Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

Respect and Trust In Medicaid

by | Sep 11, 2020 | Podcast

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Shantie Morgan Palmer, founder of Evelyn’s Closet which provides clothing to residents in Washington, D.C. Palmer talks about her personal experiences with Medicaid. She talks about how she felt that she was treated poorly...
Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

Healing Trauma In The Community

by | Sep 4, 2020 | Podcast

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick talks on the street with Charnal Chaney, a meditation teacher who is using her abilities to heal trauma in the community. Chaney talks about her personal journey to finding meditation as a tool as well as how she feels it can benefit community...
Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

The Silver Lining of the Pandemic

by | Aug 28, 2020 | Podcast

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Dr. Roger Mitchell, the Chief Medical Examiner of Washington, D.C. Dr. Mitchell discusses the challenges his office has faced during the pandemic. He uses statistics from his work that show the pandemic has disproportionately...
Disparity and Humanity During the Pandemic

Medicaid and the Digital Divide

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Podcast

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Nkechi Feaster, a community advocate who has had experiences with Medicaid and other social services. Feaster talks about her experiences with Medicaid, and how she feels that there is a lack of trust and respect between doctors and...