Event Description
Dr. Shreya Kangovi grew up in India, where she observed lay people doing medical outreach work, going to homes to help the underprivileged with health care issues. Seeing these "community health workers" in India, Dr. Kangovi realized the United States could apply this same approach in needy communities. This was her inspiration for the Patient-Centered Transition (PaCT) project, in which community residents help keep underprivileged patients on course after a hospitalization. In this video Dr. Kangovi recounts the case of a patient who was able to turn his life around with the assistance of one of these "natural helpers."
About the Dornsife Population Health Spotlight Speaker Series:
The Population Health Spotlight is an opportunity for Drexel students, faculty, and the Philadelphia community to hear about exciting public health research and practice that is happening locally, nationally, and globally with a focus on improving population health and eliminating health disparities. The Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University was founded on the principle of health as a human right and the recognition of the importance of social justice as a means to achieve health for all. This series has hosted speakers from academia, practice, and community organizations dedicated to improving health. Webcast, On-Demand Archive and More Information |