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HealthCare UnTold

HealthCare UnTold

Written by: Barbara Ann Garcia Gerado Sandoval Jasmine Najera
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 HealthCare Untold is a Podcast dedicated to giving voice to everyday heroes and their untold health stories that can improve health to our most vulnerable communitiesHealthCare UnTold, LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Luz Sotelo, Youth Advocate and Community Leader-Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assitance Services

    Luz Sotelo, Youth Advocate and Community Leader-Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assitance Services
    Mar 18 2026

    HealthCare UnTold is excited to release our new podcast episode today in collaboration with PODCASTHON.ORG — a global charity event mobilizing thousands of podcasts to support an incredible range of nonprofit organizations.
    For this year’s event, we are proud to uplift and support Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) in Watsonville CA by highlighting the inspiring work of Luz Sotelo. Luz Sotelo is a dedicated youth advocate serving as Youth Program Manager at Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance in Watsonville.CA.
    These are challenging times for our communities and for the organizations that stand beside us. You can make a meaningful difference by supporting groups like PVPSA.org through your generous donations. Together, we help ensure that youth and families continue receiving the vital support they deserve. Please donate to: PVPSA.org
    #PVPSA.org
    #YouthEmpowerment
    #CommunityWellness
    #PreventionMatters
    #PodcastForGood
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    27 mins
  • Pam Cusick, Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice (RPV): Advancing Health Together — Patients, Caregivers, and Researchers

    Pam Cusick, Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice (RPV): Advancing Health Together — Patients, Caregivers, and Researchers
    Mar 5 2026
    Our guest today is Pam Cusick Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice. Rare Patient Voice is a national community that connects patients and caregivers with researchers who genuinely want to learn from their lived experiences. Through this work, RPV ensures that people living with rare and chronic conditions have a direct voice in shaping studies, treatments, and health innovations. Their model is built on trust, respect, and fair compensation, creating a space where stories become data that can drive meaningful change. Pam Cusick is a leader in patient engagement with more than three decades of experience in research design, implementation, and advocacy. As Senior Vice President of Rare Patient Voice (RPV), she works to ensure that patient and caregiver experiences help shape the future of medical research. Beyond RPV, Pam contributes to the advancement of women in healthcare through her work with Women in Research (WIRe), the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), and the International Society for Patient Engagement Professionals (ISPEP). She continues to mentor emerging leaders who share her dedication to connecting patient advocacy with meaningful scientific progress.
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    18 mins
  • Mireya Gomez‑Contreras, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms: Building a Just Food System

    Mireya Gomez‑Contreras, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms: Building a Just Food System
    Jan 29 2026

    Our guest today is Mireya Gomez-Contreras, the Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms. Mireya reflects on her personal journey, the leadership lessons learned from working alongside immigrant and Indigenous farmers, and the deep collaboration required to build sustainable food systems. She highlights the farm’s commitment to economic opportunity, climate‑resilient agriculture, and honoring the lived expertise of local families who have long nourished California’s fields.
    #FoodJustice
    #CommunityLeadership
    #EsperanzaCommunityFarms.org
    #MireyaGomezContreras
    #HealthCareUnTold
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    36 mins
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