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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Running Toward Chaos
Dr. Jeff Schaider thrived in his career as an emergency medicine physician in Cook County Hospital's storied Emergency Department. From the "routine" chaos of a Friday night in the ER to the stress of resuscitating a dying patient, he enj...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:00
Legacies in Medicine: Marcus Welby to Smartphones
Legendary leaders of Cook County Hospital's internal medicine program for trainees and medical students, and expert clinicians, Peter Clarke and Chris Smith, share their wisdom. They discuss caring for patients, educating the next generat...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:25
Leadership with Laughter: The Triple-Threat Doctor
Dr. Robert (Bob) A. Weinstein, former Chair of Medicine at Cook County Hospital, describes a career formed early as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer investigating hospital outbreaks at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:02
Healing when Unhoused: Creating a Medical Respite Center
Medical crises often require time to recuperate in a clean and safe environment—but what happens when someone leaves the hospital with no place to recover? Without access to basic hygiene, secure medication storage, or protection for woun...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:48
Deep Roots of Inclusion & Caring for Family (Part 2)
With roots across continents and religions, inclusion comes natural to Dr. Benjamin Mba. He shares insights on why inclusion is the requisite factor for meaningful DEI efforts, for success of organizations beyond healthcare. Ben explores ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:15
Teaching Thinking: A Master Educator’s Methods (Part 1)
Dr. Benjamin Mba is a nationally renowned clinical educator of internal medicine trainees and medical students. Effortless?? No! Ben shares insights he learned observing mentors and through decades of honing the craft teaching medic...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:09
Healing Connections: Weaving Community into Healthcare
We hear the inspiring story of Mary Driscoll, who repurposed the skills she acquired during community organizing for peace and civil rights to Cook County Hospital and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Through tireless advocacy an...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:08
Treating Addiction: Compassion Meets Courage
After medical school and training, Doctor Jen Smith knew how to treat the medical complications from harmful use of alcohol and drugs but not how to help people avoid those risks through treatment of their addiction. Through resolute dedi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:47
Women Healing Women with HIV/AIDS
At a time when many were reluctant to provide care for people with AIDS, staff at Cook County Hospital rose to the challenge. With support from a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant, the Midwest’s largest provider of HIV services emerged...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:44
Cook County Hospital's Past & Present
With the looming cutbacks to Medicaid, safety net health systems are vital. After three-decades at County, Dr. David Schwartz explores its tumultuous history—one filled with challenge and progress. As a young doctor, he grapp...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:34
Cook County Jail: Patients, Public Health, & Prevention (Part 2)
While working in Guatemala, Dr. Jack Raba is recruited back to Cook County Hospital to be the medical director for Cook County Jail. He negotiates and spearheads the transformation of healthcare at the jail, and champions public hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:32
Healthcare Behind Bars & Beyond Borders (Part 1)
In Part 1, Dr. Jack Raba recounts his transformative high-school volunteer experience at Cook County Hospital, his return to Cook County as a student at Northwestern Medical School. Seeking to build clinical confidence, he...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:35
Beats & Balance: The Rhythm of Effective Leadership
Dr. Christine Acob trained at Cook County Hospital and ended her 30-year career as the Chair of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She provided calm and compassionate leadership before, during, and after the COVID pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:42
Chicago to Chinle: A Journey from Urban to Tribal Health Justice
In Chicago to Chinle: A Journey from Urban to Tribal Health Justice, Dr. David Goldberg discusses his over 30-year career spanning Cook County & the Indian Health Service with characteristic humility and thou...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:52
Academics Advance Mission
In Episode #2 "Academics Advance Mission", Dr. Brian Lucas discusses his experience as a clinician, educator, & researcher at Cook County Hospital. A serial innovator, he founded the hospital medicine program, bedsi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:42
Creating a Palliative Care Program
Dr. Cathy Deamant was drawn to the mission of Cook County Hospital as a medical student and during her residency training. After providing care as a general internist and caring for patients hospitalized with HIV/AIDS, she was motivated t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:37