Advocating For Immigrant Health The Healthy Project podcast

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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast's My City, My Health edition, host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Maria Torres, the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawattamie County Public Health. They discuss the importance of mental health advocacy, the challenges immigrant communities face, and Maria's personal journey and insights. Don't miss this inspiring conversation and learn how you can contribute to health equity in your community.

Get tickets for this year's My City My Health event to see more panels like this! Visit www.mycity.health for tickets and event details.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Guest Introduction: Maria Torres
01:13 Defining Health Equity
02:20 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
05:01 Advocating for Mental Health in Underserved Communities
07:21 Reducing Stigma in Immigrant Communities
08:44 Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health
10:28 Advice for Public Health Professionals
13:03 Importance of Collaboration
13:58 Closing Remarks

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