Health Matters: Cape Cod

Welcome to Health Matters: Cape Cod, a podcast brought to you by Duffy Health Center. We are joined by leaders from across the Cape to discuss the social and economic conditions that surround us and influence our health, the health of our families, and the health of our communities. From access to primary care, to education, employment, food security and housing, all of these shape who we are and how we thrive in our communities. Health Matters conversations are meant to inform and inspire us – to influence change for ourselves and our communities on this little sandbar we call home.

Higher Education & Social Justice 03/08/2021

Higher Education & Social Justice On our most recent episode of , we had the opportunity to speak with two leaders on the state and national level in the realm of higher education - one of the widely-recognized . We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mary Grant, who is the Senior Administrative Fellow for Civics and Social Justice at Bridgewater State University, where she also leads the . Dr. Grant was joined by her colleague and friend Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, President Emeritus of . In our conversation with Dr. Grant and Dr. Mohler-Faria, we first discuss access to higher education, in particular, the significance of higher education beyond the individual, to the family and community. The primary focus of our discussion is the intersection of higher education and social justice, defined as "justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society." Drs. Grant and Mohler-Faria emphasize the role that higher education institutions play in educating students and the broader community on issues of social justice. This conversation is especially timely given the moment of reconciliation occurring across our country as we face the legacy of social injustices and systemic racism in our communities. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/18236810

The Value of Philanthropy and the Monthly Gift 01/22/2021

The Value of Philanthropy and the Monthly Gift In this episode we speak with Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution. In our conversation, Erica defines philanthropy & acknowledges that it looks different for everyone, but it is always comprised of some combination of time, treasure, and talent. Erica shares insights from her wide range of experience with monthly giving programs. She uses the uncertainty of the past year to illustrate the value of the consistent revenue stream that successful monthly giving programs provide. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/17649902

Addiction, Recovery, and Racial Health Equity 12/01/2020

Addiction, Recovery, and Racial Health Equity In this episode, we speak with Dr. Corrie Vilsaint, a research fellow at Harvard Med School and principle investigator at the Recovery Research Institute at the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/17022527

The Power of Peer Support 11/18/2020

The Power of Peer Support In this episode, we speak with Melissa Payne and Jeremy Wurzburg, two Duffy in the role of Recovery Support Navigator. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/16863824

Health Care for the Homeless 10/08/2020

Health Care for the Homeless We're joined by Bobby Watts, CEO of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Bobby provides an overview of the Council's work and strategic initiatives, including a lesson on homelessness in the US. The conversation is particularly impactful given its relevance to current events - how Black Americans are disproportionately affected by homelessness in the US because of systemic racism & public policy; how the Council is supporting homeless health care programs during the COVID pandemic. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/16323194

Hymns of Hope 09/29/2020

Hymns of Hope This episode brings together leaders Edye Nesmith of the Cape Cod Council of Churches and Adam Burnett from Champ Homes. They share details on the services their organizations provide, and the care with which their staff and volunteers provide them. Their programs have adjusted since COVID, yet they continue to care for vulnerable neighbors. We hear about upcoming fundraiser Hymns of Hope: www.HymnsofHopeCapeCod.org. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/16203791

Supporting Our Local Economy 07/22/2020

Supporting Our Local Economy In this episode, we welcome Amanda Converse, Co-Founder & CEO of Love Live Local. Amanda shares insights into the evolution of the group's mission since its inception in 2013 to its newly minted legal nonprofit status, with a focus on advocating for local businesses. We also hear about Love Live Local's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and some exciting news about the upcoming Virtual Edition of the Love Local Fest (July 26 - August 1). /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/15307991

The Cape Cod Foundation 06/22/2020

The Cape Cod Foundation In the first of a series of episodes featuring conversations with local leaders about their organizations' response to the COVID-19 crisis, we're joined by Kristin O'Malley, President and CEO of the Cape Cod Foundation. Kristin takes us on a deep dive into how community foundations work and how they are specially equipped to respond to a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cape Cod Foundation plays an important role in assisting donors as they decide how to invest resources into our community. The Foundation also provides leadership around initiatives to increase organizational capacity and nourish the next generation of leaders on Cape Cod. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/14919659

Housing Development and Planning 04/16/2020

Housing Development and Planning In this episode we speak with David Quinn, Director of Housing Development and Planning at Housing Assistance (HAC). /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/14019491

Community Development on the Outer Cape 03/10/2020

Community Development on the Outer Cape In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Jay Coburn, CEO of the Community Development Partnership (CDP). /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/13497593

YMCA Cape Cod 02/07/2020

YMCA Cape Cod In this episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, we speak with YMCA Cape Cod President & CEO Stacie Peugh about the wide array of services that the YMCA provides to Cape Cod residents, both at their Barnstable location and through community partnerships across the Cape. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/13064795

Local Infrastructure 01/02/2020

Local Infrastructure In this episode, we chat with Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. The discussion revolves around infrastructure topics that are unique to the Cape: bridges, waste water, and housing. Wendy talks about these fundamental pieces that are significant to the development and growth of our community, and what we can all do to have our voices heard on these topics. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/12598457

Early Childhood Education 11/14/2019

Early Childhood Education Cindy Horgan, Executive Director of Cape Cod Children's Place, joins us for a conversation about the fundamental importance of early childhood education for the entire community. We discuss the challenges faced by local families who are subject to the cost of housing, lower than state average incomes, and are faced with a scarcity of early childhood education options. Cindy leaves us with ideas on how we can get involved and influence change on this issue in our Cape Cod community. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/12038042

Moms Do Care 11/12/2019

Moms Do Care Today we have the opportunity to speak with two members of Duffy Health Center's Moms Do Care Team: Alicia Gapstur, Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, and Sarah Ducie, Peer Recovery Coach. Moms Do Care is a state-funded program dedicated to supporting women who are pregnant and/or parenting and have a diagnosed opiate use disorder. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/12004154

Social Cohesion 11/08/2019

Social Cohesion In this episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, we chat with Lisa Guyon, the Executive Director of WE CAN - Women's Empowerment and Cape Area Networking. We talk about the work that WE CAN is doing for women in our Cape Cod community, emerging trends related to the social determinants of health, and collaborations in our community. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/11961326

Spiritual Care in the Health Care Setting 10/31/2019

Spiritual Care in the Health Care Setting In this episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, we discuss the concept of spiritual care in a health care setting. We're joined by Jane deGroot, Senior Director of Program Resources at Duffy Health Center, and Pamela Wannie, M.Div., Duffy's Spiritual Care Coordinator. We discuss the spiritual care program at Duffy Health Center and the concept of medical care, which seeks to cure, integrated with spiritual care, which seeks to heal. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/11861432

Voices for Recovery 10/28/2019

Voices for Recovery In this episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, we discuss recovery with two Duffy Health Center "all stars," John Barboza and Danny Rodrigues. We delve into details of Duffy's recovery services, as well as the broader meaning of recovery and the topic of National Recovery Month. /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/11816228

Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 10/22/2019

Introduction to Social Determinants of Health In the debut episode of Health Matters: Cape Cod, hear from the Director of Barnstable County's Department of Human Services, Beth Albert. She discusses the makeup of her department and the unique work that they do in Barnstable County. The conversation serves to educate about Social Determinants of Health and provide some context for upcoming episodes. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/healthmatterscapecod/id/11744984

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