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In this episode of Curie, Matt explores the power of community-based health programs. First, we look at how structured, culturally relevant initiatives focused on lifestyle changes—like smoking cessation, diet, and exercise—are successfully reducing chronic disease rates in high-risk populations. Then, we dive into the role of targeted vaccination drives, examining how public education, local partnerships, and mobile clinics are boosting vaccine uptake and preventing infectious disease outbreaks. Tune in for a public health-focused conversation on accessible prevention and real-world impact.

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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s Family Health Center has developed a community-driven model using promotoras—trained community health workers—to address obesity and chronic disease in underserved populations. In this episode, we explore how this team-based approach enhances patient engagement, builds trust, and improves health outcomes in a high-need community.

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Clinica Campesina, a community health center in Colorado, transformed its approach to primary care by using a “pod” system, spatial collocation, and financial incentives to improve efficiency, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction. In this episode, we explore how their unique team-based model improved chronic disease outcomes and streamlined workflows in a high-need patient population.

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Can a solo private practice function like a well-integrated team? In this episode of Primary Care Perspectives, Matt explores how Dr. Kwabena Adubofour transformed his small primary care practice into an efficient, team-based model—leveraging medical assistants to improve diabetes care, streamline workflows, and enhance patient outcomes.

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet screening can dramatically reduce mortality. In this episode of Primary Care Perspectives, we explore the best screening strategies, from fecal occult blood tests to colonoscopies, and discuss how primary care providers can increase adherence among patients.

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A seventy three year old woman presents with persistent dyspnea despite treatment. Could her preserved ejection fraction be masking a significant underlying issue? Join Matt and Dr. Lily Young as they discuss this increasingly recognized yet complex form of heart failure, its pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies that can help primary care providers make a difference.