Heal, Grow, Thrive: The Podcast

Perspectives of a Future Physician on Public Health, COVID-19, Vaccines, & Maternal/Child Well-Being

September 15, 2021 Forward Promise Season 3 Episode 4
Heal, Grow, Thrive: The Podcast
Perspectives of a Future Physician on Public Health, COVID-19, Vaccines, & Maternal/Child Well-Being
Show Notes

In this episode, we speak with Ifeoma Okeke, a Public Health Science major at the University of Maryland, an aspiring pediatrician, and a passionate advocate for maternal and child health.  She shares her perspectives on the impact of public health disparities on COVID-19 outcomes, vaccine hesitancy, and maternal and child well-being.  

As a student, Ifeoma is currently part of several campus organizations including Honors Ambassadors and the Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society.  Her future plans are to become a pediatrician and advocate for maternal and child health.

*The views and opinions expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Forward Promise, The Moriah Group, or its employees.