Healthcare for Humans: When COVID Hit Hardest: Pacific Islanders Reveal Hidden Healthcare Truths

Episode 69 When COVID Hit Hardest: Pacific Islander Voices Reveal
Hidden Healthcare Truths On this episode host Raj Sundar &
guest Joseph Seia explore the deep-rooted structural inequities
that have shaped health outcomes for Pacific Islander communities,
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they unpack how
colonialism, racism, erasure, and the lack of culturally
appropriate healthcare have contributed to disproportionate
impacts, and they highlight the vital role of community-led
solutions and culturally safe spaces in healing. They discuss the
limitations of the cultural competency model, the importance of
recognizing power dynamics, and the essential need for physicians
and healthcare systems to center trust, relationship-building, and
self-determination for marginalized communities. Find all of our
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