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Community Care Chronicles

Community Care Chronicles

Written by: Christine and Pedro
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Co-Hosts: Christine Moon, DNP & Pedro Villafana, ADN, RN A Mayo Clinic podcast created by the Belonging | Community Internal Medicine (CIM) Committee. Together with our unified by a shared commitment to community health, belonging, and inclusion; our mission is to empower individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations to actively participate in promoting impartiality and shaping healthier futures. It’s time to begin this new journey with you, Chronicle Keepers, our listeners, in unlocking the library towards wisdom!!Christine and Pedro Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • The Reading Center & Dyslexia
    Oct 6 2025

    A discussion with, "The Reading Center: Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota," about dyslexia; what it is and what resources there are in the community for our patients.

    "We are very grateful for Mayo Clinic being one of our most charitable donors supporting the Partnership Tutoring Program that began in 2022; this has enabled us to offer this valuable service to low income families for their children." - Cindy Russell, Executive Director of The Reading Center

    Guest Speakers:

    Cindy Russell, Executive Director of The Reading Center

    Fay Van Vliet, Fellow/OGA, CDT/IDA, Clinical Director of The Reading Center

    Socials:⁠⁠Tree Link ⁠⁠

    How to Help: Support the Reading Center

    Editor/Producer Director: Richard Andresen, Mayo Clinic Multimedia Production Services (Producer/Director)

    Resources: Mayo Clinic Dyslexia & The Reading Center

    "Thank you all who have helped in the production and bringing to fruition this podcast!!!"


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    35 mins
  • Language Barriers, SAY WHAT!!
    Feb 22 2025

    A discussion about language barriers, external/internal language resources, and the methods that Mayo Clinic uses through innovation to aid in the quest of equitable health care.

    Guest Speakers:

    Dr. Pham, Van (DNP, APRN,FNP-C)

    Youngbauer, Heidi (MSN, RN, CNE/Senior Patient Education Specialist)

    Socials:⁠Tree Link ⁠

    Volunteer/Services: Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association, Southern MN Regional Legal Services, MedlinePlus Health Info in Multiple Languages, Immunization Org (Vaccine Info Sheets in Multiple Languages

    Editor/Producer Director: Richard Andresen, Mayo Clinic Multimedia Production Services (Producer/Director)

    Resources: Mayo Clinic Interpreter Services, RST Diversity Stats,

    "Thank you all who have helped in the production and bringing to fruition this podcast!!!"


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    30 mins
  • Neurodiversity & the Limitless Possibilities
    Nov 15 2024

    Join is in our conversation about Neurodiversity with a deeper dive into Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with a Mayo Clinic ADHD Expert and learn about the NEW Neurodiversity Subcommittee at Mayo Clinic. Furthermore, listen as some of us discuss our experiences and struggles being Neurodivergent.

    Guest Speakers:

    Wilfhart, Robert

    (M.D. | Family Medicine Doctor | ADHD Expert)

    Streiff, Tina

    (LIT | Neurodiversity SubCommittee Outreach Coordinator)

    Editor/Producer Director: Richard Andresen

    Socials: ⁠Tree Link ⁠ | Volunteer | Community Resources:

    PossAbilities, The Reading Center (Dyslexia Inst. of MN), & JAN: Job Accommodation Network


    Pedro's ADHD Mentions: NostalgixTCG & AGS: Automated Grading System by AI

    "Thank you all who have helped in the production and bringing to fruition this podcast!!!"

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    44 mins
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