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Urban Service Talks is a student centered, student run podcast series developed and produced by Urban Health/AHEC Scholars, and is sponsored by CT AHEC. Urban Service Talks explores issues and answers questions important to today's and tomorrow's healthcare workforce. The focus of the podcast includes key pillars of the Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars program: interprofessional education and team-based care, addressing social determinants of health, and care for the underserved, while featuring the voices of students from a variety of healthcare profession training programs at UCONN and Quinnipiac University. The topics for the podcasts are varied and feature students, professionals, and community members. The target audience includes health professions trainees, health and public health professionals, as well as pre-health professions students. To listen to the podcast, access Urban Service Talks through your preferred media account. Stay connected with Urban Service Talks through Twitter @TalksService and Instagram @urbanservicetalks. We welcome listener feedback about topics, presenters and most importantly, the dialogue and energy of our podcast series. Please contact us at [email protected].

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47. Indigenous Healthcare

2026/01/12

In this episode of Urban Service Talks recorded in the spring of 2025, Jackie and Flora talk with Kiara Tanta-Quidgeon, a proud member of the Mohegan tribe of Connecticut, about her personal and professional experiences about the challenges that Indigenous people currently face in receiving adequate healthcare. Kiara received a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University and has completed both research about Native Americans’ perspectives on health and written extensively about health equity. She provides insight into how ‘Western’ and ‘traditional’ medicine can be provided in partnership to Native communities and how clinicians and non-clinicians alike can support the improved health and well-being of all Indigenous people. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

46. Substance Use Stigma

2025/06/30

Welcome to Urban Service Talks featuring Dr. Erin Fanning Madden, a sociologist, community-engaged researcher, and assistant professor at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Madden is a leading voice in substance use research, harm reduction, and healthcare access, with over $6 million in research funding, including a major CDC grant supporting digital interventions for overdose response. In this episode, Dr. Madden joins UConn School of Dental Medicine students Briti Prajapati and Bryson Christian for a conversation on the deep-rooted challenges of stigma in healthcare, the critical role of harm reduction, and why even well-intentioned providers can struggle to put it into practice. Drawing from her expertise and frontline work, Dr. Madden helps us explore how policy shapes care—and what future healthcare professionals can do to advocate for more ethical, compassionate, and effective systems. Tune in for a powerful discussion on saving lives, challenging the status quo, and reimagining healthcare for underserved communities. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

45. Grief & Loss Part 4: A Healthcare Provider’s Story

2025/06/13

In this episode, UConn Social Work students Hannah Martin and Monique Asselin talk with Michal Klau-Stevens, LCSW, about her “year of grief and loss.” She explains how she worked through grief and loss within her personal and professional life over the past year. Michal Klau-Stevens is a private practice clinician in Connecticut, and an alumni of the Urban Services Track, Cohort 10. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

44. Grief & Loss Part 3: Palliative Care

2025/06/13

In the third episode of our Grief and Loss podcast series, UConn School of Social Work students Jasmine Morris and Melissa McCann explore the vital topic of palliative care education for healthcare students, joined by Dr. Germine Soliman, a leader in palliative care and geriatric oncology at UConn Health and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UConn School of Medicine. Dr. Soliman shares her insights and experiences working with both patients and students. Together, we discuss the importance of equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to navigate conversations around grief, loss, and end-of-life care. Recognizing a gap in our own education, we hope this episode encourages fellow students to join us in learning more about this essential aspect of patient care. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

43. Grief & Loss Part 2: Cultural Practices

2025/06/13

In this episode, UConn Social Work students Hannah Martin and Monique Asselin talk with grief therapist Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED, about her experiences navigating grief and loss with patients from different cultural backgrounds. She explains how understanding a patient’s beliefs and rituals around death and loss impact patient-provider relationships and health outcomes. Pearlman is an Adjunct Professor in UConn’s School of Social Work. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

42. Grief & Loss Part 1: Roundtable Discussion

2025/06/13

In this episode, UConn Social Work students Hannah Odom and Jasmine Morris are joined by UConn Nursing student Sara Whitehouse to have a personal conversation about our personal and professional experiences navigating grief and loss. Sarah shares her extensive exposure to grief since childhood, including the loss of family members and patients at Boston Children's Hospital. Jasmine talks about working with children who have experienced loss and trauma, also emphasizing the importance of self-care and professional boundaries. Hannah highlights the challenges of working with parents of children with developmental delays. Learn about the importance of education surrounding grief and loss, the importance of self-care in healthcare professions, and how grief and loss is more than just the loss of a loved one. Hear about our various personal and professional experiences navigating grief and loss as students entering the healthcare field. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

41. Medicine with Meaning

2025/06/13

In this episode of Urban Service Talks, we delve into the rich and often overlooked world of narrative medicine—an approach that emphasizes the power of storytelling in clinical practice. . By focusing on the stories of both patients and providers, narrative medicine offers a pathway to more empathetic, human-centered care. Join UConn Medical student Sahal Nasim, and Dental students Karina Patel, and Wendy Zhan as they speak with Dr. Adam Perrin, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of Student Wellness at the UConn School of Medicine, to see how narrative medicine can strengthen the provider-patient relationship, promote reflection, and enhance the way care is delivered. Together, we’ll explore how this growing field invites healthcare professionals to slow down, listen more deeply, and connect more meaningfully with those they serve. https://health.uconn.edu/connecticut-area-health-education-center-network/urban-services-track-and-ahec-scholars/urban-service-talks/

40. From Lived Experience to Leadership: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery

2025/04/26

In this episode titled From Lived Experience to Leadership: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery, hosts Jay Kinuthia, a UConn School of Dental Medicine student, and Kate Adams, a Quinnipiac University PA student, explore the often-overlooked intersection of incarceration, mental health, and addiction, focusing on how healthcare professionals can better support individuals with criminal justice backgrounds. They’re joined by Victoria Steele, a Mental Health Assistant at Connecticut Valley Hospital and Board Member at Community Partners in Action, whose powerful journey from incarceration to recovery now fuels her work in advocacy and patient care. Through Victoria’s story, the episode highlights the importance of empathy, dignity, and understanding in healthcare, and calls for a shift in perspective to truly see the person behind the criminal record.

39. Healthcare Disparities for the Recently Jailed or Incarcerated

2025/04/22

In this episode, Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant student Jackie Callinan interviews Chester Fernández, assistant professor at the Quinnipiac University School of Law and a long-time public defender in New England. They discuss the unique health care conditions that specifically affect the recently jailed or incarcerated, including the circumstances in prisons that may affect chronic physical and mental health and some of the barriers to receiving health care after release. Further, they provide insight into why both a multi-disciplinary team and community support is of great impact to this population, and discuss the reforms that may benefit people prior to, during, or after involvement with the criminal justice system.

38. Organizing Dental Service Trips

2025/04/22

Welcome to Urban Service Talks featuring Dr. Ronald Albert, where UConn School of Dental Medicine students Briti Prajapati and Bryson Christian dive into the inspiring journey of Dr. Albert, a compassionate General Dentist and community leader whose commitment to service transcends borders. Through his leadership, Dr. Albert has spearheaded dental service trips both nationwide and globally, bringing essential care to underserved and remote communities. His dedication has shaped the way dental students at UConn engage with service throughout their education, providing them with life-changing opportunities to make a tangible impact on oral health in areas that need it most. Tune in as Dr. Albert shares stories, insights, and the power of giving back to improve global dental health.

37. Community Based Interventions in Cancer Care

2025/03/17

Science and innovation have brought about many remarkable advancements in cancer care and prognosis, yet not everybody gets to reap the benefits. In this episode, UConn medical students Flora Dievenich Braes and Shaharia Ferdus interview former Hartford, CT Director of Health and Human Services Dr. Gary Rhule about how to address some of these problems. Learn what it takes to successfully design and implement programs and interventions to address health care issues in your local community. Hear also what it's like to work in the community where you grew up and how you can create change beyond the clinical examination room. If you want to learn more about Dr. Rhule, check out his website www.garyrhule.com or via the following: X (@garyrhule), LinkedIn, and Facebook/gary.rhule.1.

36. Improving Care For Veterans

2025/03/17

Welcome to Urban Service Talks featuring Dr. John Agar, DDS, where UConn Dental Medicine students Max Marks and Briti Prajapati delve into the unique healthcare experiences of veterans and explore how providers can deliver compassionate, high-quality care to those who have served. Our guest, Dr. Agar, University of Connecticut Professor, Prosthodontist and a veteran has shared firsthand insights on the challenges veterans face—ranging from PTSD and anxiety to navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. We discuss the importance of understanding veterans' backgrounds, the sensitivities required in patient interactions, and how communities beyond healthcare can support their reintegration into civilian life. Whether you're a healthcare provider, work in a Veteran’s Administration (VA) setting, or have a loved one who served, this episode offers valuable perspectives on honoring and caring for our nation’s veterans, especially through the lens of a healthcare provider.

35. Reducing Recidivism Through Community Health

2024/12/14

Join George Bloom and Max Marks, second year dental students at the University of Connecticut, as they discuss the topic of recidivism and community health with Sincilina Beckett, a transitional case manager at the ARCH (Addiction Recovery/Reentry Community Health) program, who helps individuals with affected by mental health and substance abuse to better transition back into society.

34. Immigrant and Refugee Health

2024/12/14

This Urban Service Talks podcast episode features UConn medical student Claire Surkis and Bhavana Gunda interviewing Dr. Susan Levine, an internist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, about her career and immigrant and refugee health. Dr. Levine details her journey through global health, from earning her Master's in Public Health to working in Haiti and Libya, ultimately leading her to develop the UConn Immigrant Health program, which focuses on the clinical care of immigrants and refugees and aims to educate students and advocate for this population. Dr. Levine highlights the unique needs and challenges faced by immigrants and refugees, emphasizing the importance of cultural humility, building trust, and understanding the health risks associated with their home country, migration, and resettlement. She also discusses healthcare disparities and encourages students to get involved in advocacy efforts to support these populations.

33. Jevaia Foundation: Nepal Oral Health Project

2024/12/14

In this episode, University of Connecticut dental student Briti Prajapati and social work student Monique Aslan interview Laura Spero, founder of the Jevaia Foundation, which provides oral healthcare to rural communities in Nepal. Spero describes the foundation's humble origins and the challenges of providing care in a geographically isolated region with limited resources. She emphasizes the community-based approach and the importance of training local providers to deliver preventative and primary care. Spero celebrates Jevaia's success in securing government funding and outlines her vision for a future where the Nepali government takes ownership of oral healthcare initiatives.