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Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency

A health equity podcast that gets to the point

We’re proud to present Off the Charts: Examining the Health Equity Emergency. This diversity and inclusion podcast asks candid questions about what equity means for health care. Join hosts Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD – plus leading guest experts – as they:

  • Dig into social determinants of health
  • Examine the past, present and future impact of disparities within health care
  • Talk about ways to help yourself, friends and neighbors take action, create change and find better health

Through open dialogue and conversations, we’re helping expand the definition of healthy communities.

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Episode 63 – Reflections and Insights

Hosts Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD, close the year by looking back on six seasons of the award-winning “Off the Charts.” The pair share what they’ve learned and how they’ve applied it to their day-to-day work.
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Episode 62 – Melrose Center Helps with Eating Disorders

Dr. Margaret Funk is passionate about the treatment of eating disorders at Melrose Center. She shares what inspired her to pursue this area of medicine and impactful moments she has had with patients. She also covers the complications and misconceptions about eating disorders, Melrose Center’s multidisciplinary approach, and the challenges of social media.
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Kari Haley, MD

Kari Haley, MD, is an emergency medicine doctor at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She’s also an assistant medical director for Regions EMS. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Dr. Haley believes better health care for everyone is only possible when all patients see themselves represented, heard and affirmed.
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Steven Jackson, MD

Steven Jackson, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor – and the medical director of patient experience – at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Committed to ensuring every patient receives the care they need, Dr. Jackson believes cultural humility and a shared curiosity about our differences are key to building stronger communities.

More about health equity and inclusion at HealthPartners

Being welcome, included and valued is a basic human need and essential to health and well-being. It’s why eliminating inequities is key to building healthy communities.