Techquity Series: Transforming Healthcare for Rural and Indigenous Communities

HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT

In the second installment of the Techquity series, Jay Calhoun from the Intertribal Health Innovation Institute interviews Josie McGee and Caitlin Lazarus from Vision Loss Rehab Canada to discuss leveraging technology to reduce healthcare disparities and improve access to healthcare services.

The discussion covers the challenges and successes of implementing innovative solutions, such as using AI for health screenings in remote areas and addressing staff turnover in healthcare programs.

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Episode Highlights

00:09:00 - Recognizing Projects Promoting Health Equity through the Global Techquity Impact Award.

00:09:00 - Origin of Vision Loss Rehab Canada (VLRC) and Details of the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program.

00:16:19 - Addressing Staff Turnover Challenges in Remote Communities.

00:17:38 - Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Health Screenings.

00:25:23 - Call to Action for Practitioners, Technology, Investors, and Philanthropy.