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Advocating for Immigrant Health
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast's My City, My Health edition, host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Maria Torres, the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawattamie County Public Health. They discuss the importance of mental health advocacy, the challenges immigrant communities face, and Maria's personal journey and insights. Don't miss this inspiring conversation and learn how you can contribute to health equity in your community.
Get tickets for this year's My City My Health event to see more panels like this! Visit www.mycity.health for tickets and event details.
Chapter Markers:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:38 Guest Introduction: Maria Torres
- 01:13 Defining Health Equity
- 02:20 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
- 05:01 Advocating for Mental Health in Underserved Communities
- 07:21 Reducing Stigma in Immigrant Communities
- 08:44 Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health
- 10:28 Advice for Public Health Professionals
- 13:03 Importance of Collaboration
- 13:58 Closing Remarks
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