Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Nishat Uddin, MPH. 

She shares her journey from moving to the West Coast from Florida, to founding South Asian Care, an organization aimed at addressing healthcare disparities within the South Asian community. She discusses the importance of culturally sensitive health communications, the challenges of public health messaging, and the significance of storytelling in advocacy. 

Nishat emphasizes the need for community-driven approaches in healthcare and shares insights from her academic and professional experiences in public health. She also highlights the importance of self-care and maintaining motivation as a leader in the nonprofit sector.

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Chapters:

@0:00 Cultural Transitions: From Florida to the West Coast
@6:21 Bridging Gaps in Public Health: The Birth of South Asian Care
@9:13 Health Communications: Meeting Communities Where They Are
@12:23 Addressing Stigma: Mental Health in South Asian Communities
@15:24 Designing Culturally Sensitive Health Systems
@18:21 The Power of Storytelling in Health Advocacy
@21:11 Public Health: A Bridge to Equity and Access
@24:21 Academic Pathways: From Undergrad to MPH
@26:21 Building Community: Support Systems in Education
@29:19 The Journey to South Asian Care: Ideation and Experience
@31:52 Navigating Career Transitions
@34:35 Building Communication Strategies in Healthcare
@37:04 Job Search Strategies for Public Health Graduates
@41:05 Roles and Responsibilities in Health Communications
@45:14 Founding South Asian Care: A Journey of Passion
@49:20 Strategic Growth and Community Impact
@52:00 Future Vision for South Asian Care
@53:21 Balancing Provider and Community Needs
@56:49 Self-Care and Motivation in Leadership
@58:58 The Furious Five: Insights and Advice

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