Next Pod Squad meetup planned for Jan. 29 in recognition of National Poverty in America Awareness Month
All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the next meeting of the Pod Squad on Wednesday, Jan 29, at noon via Zoom. This month’s selections are focused on National Poverty in America Awareness Month. This month’s selections come from The Dose and Women in Science and Medicine Podcast. Registration is available online.
The Dose: It’s Harder for People Living in Poverty to Get Health Care is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Women in Science and Medicine Podcast: WVU alum and scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Dr. Rachel Hostetler is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Dose features fresh ideas, new perspectives and compelling conversations about where health care is headed with host Joel Bervell with leading and emerging experts. In this episode, “It’s Harder for People Living in Poverty to Get Health Care,” researchers Corinne Lewis and Shanoor Seervai discuss what they learned about the time constraints and financial barriers that can make it an ordeal for people living in poverty to seek even the most routine health care. This podcast is offered by the Commonwealth Fund.
The Women in Science and Medicine Podcast features discussions with female scientists within WVU and other institutions. In this episode, “WVU alum and scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Dr. Rachel Hostetler,” WVU alumna, Rachel Hostetler, shares insights into her diverse academic interests, her decision to transition directly from graduate school into the private sector, and the exciting real-world applications she's involved with at the Allen Institute. This podcast is offered by West Virginia University’s Office of Research and Graduate Education.
The Pod Squad is presented by Operation Blue Sky. Through Operation Blue Sky, WVU Health Sciences is creating opportunities for relationship building, creative exploration and fun. A creative, safe and happy environment creates a strong foundation for an increased sense of community, purpose and well-being.