Inspired To Heal
Stories of clinicians, educators, innovators, and researchers who built or led programs of excellence in government health institutions. Each guest has excelled in clinical medicine, program building, or public health. They persevered and succeeded through a clear vision, collaboration, and a passion for the mission of government-run health systems. Their stories will inspire those seeking change in their own organizations.
Podcasting since 2025 • 32 episodes
Inspired To Heal
Latest Episodes
From Bedside to Corner Office (Jay Shannon)
What prepares a physician for the pace of Cook County Hospital? For Jay Shannon, it started with growing up among 11 siblings. After training at Parkland Hospital, Dr. Shannon began his career at Cook County Hospital, fulfilling a scholarship c...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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35:59
Insuring America's Poor (Sara Rosenbaum)
Two pivotal moments shaped American healthcare: the creation of Medicaid in 1965 and the signing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. While the ACA slashed the uninsured rate by nearly half, the system remains fragile. In this episode “Insur...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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31:20
Beyond Headlines Building Health (Anne Schuchat)
In the 1980s, pediatricians often were called to evaluate febrile children for meningitis—a disease that could mean lifelong disability, or death. Today, that scene is dramatically less common, thanks to public health interventions championed b...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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38:44
Chicken Livers in NYC & Guppies in Los Angeles: Public Health Responses with Sharon Balter
Dr. Sharon Balter, physician and poet, reflects on her career leading outbreak responses at the CDC and the public health departments of New York City and Los Angeles. Drawing on her experiences at the Federal level and in the United States’ tw...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:26
Public Health Crises from CDC to Alaska
After attaining zoology and medical degrees, Dr. Jay Butler’s medical career took an unexpected turn when he discovered the world of public health through the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service. That discovery set him on a path that led to imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:25