{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Healthy Project Podcast","title":"A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c26e08f5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2105,"description":"Welcome to another empowering episode of The Healthy Project Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis has a great conversation with Maria Torres, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawatomie County Public Health.\nWhat's Inside This Episode:\nMaria shares her fascinating journey from aspiring to be an aircraft mechanic to leading health equity initiatives.\nDiscover how Maria’s immigrant background from El Salvador and her diverse experiences shape her approach to public health.\nLearn about the challenges and successes in promoting health equity and inclusivity in community health.\nKey Moments:\n00:00 - Introduction to Maria Torres\n02:30 - Maria's transition from aviation to public health\n10:45 - The impact of COVID-19 on Maria’s career and advocacy\n15:20 - Discussing the importance of belonging in public health\n25:00 - Real-life impacts of Maria’s work on her community\n30:00 - Maria's vision for the future of public health\nLearn more about her work and how you can support or get involved in health equity initiatives.\nSubscribe to The Healthy Project Podcast for more inspiring stories and insightful conversations that motivate positive change in public health and beyond.\n#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement #Empowerment #Podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MSRYwgzVwmOkZXeinjXJXt6vM1REXDF2oD3ZSMgwLMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lY2Zl/MzVlNDRkOWQ4MDEz/ZTNkOTY2MzMyNzYx/M2I0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}