Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared.
Want to be a guest on Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare? Send Sandy Kibling a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/getsavvydemystifyinghealthcare
Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Episode 108: Small Acts of Care Create Big Waves in Hospitals
Have you ever felt invisible during a hospital stay? Or wondered if your cultural background was truly understood by medical staff? In this episode, we explore how one simple act of kindness can bridge the gap between patients and healthcare providers, creating a more inclusive and compassionate hospital experience.
Join me as I sit down with Dr. Nekaiya Pratt, (Dr. Kay) a pediatric critical care physician and health equity advocate who's transforming hospital care through cultural inclusion – starting with something as simple and powerful as hair care.
Unveiling the Untold Story of Representation in Hospitals
- The importance of seeing healthcare providers who look like you.
- How cultural understanding can build trust and improve patient outcomes.
- Real-life examples of small acts making a big difference.
From Crisis to Calling: Dr. Kay's Journey
- How a personal health scare led to a career in pediatric critical care.
- Navigating the challenges of being "the only one" in medical settings.
- Using her unique perspective to advocate for change.
The Magic of Inclusive Hair Care in Hospitals
- Why proper hair care matters for patients' dignity and well-being.
- How a simple gesture sparked a system-wide change.
- The ripple effect: educating staff and improving cultural competence.
Are you ready to discover how cultural inclusion can transform the hospital experience?
Resources:
