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
- 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 53 – Hospital@Home
It’s possible for patients to receive hospital-level care inside their homes. HealthPartners Hospital@Home director Tia Radant and medical director Dr. Chrisanne Timpe talk about the program’s evolution as “the virtual unit,” which types of patients are ideal candidates for getting acute care at home, and the role community paramedics and other care team members play in treating patients.

Episode 52 – What to Know About Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Maxx Enzmann and Zack Nelson, infectious diseases pharmacists and members of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) at HealthPartners, tell us the top three things everyone should know about antibiotics, what’s misunderstood about them and share how the ASP uses equity as its guiding principle.

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.

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 equity, inclusion and anti-racism 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.