Dr. Irene Lazarus, a multifaceted Preventive Medicine Specialist and former Chief at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, is a dynamic healthcare professional. Holding an MPH from Meharry and an MD from UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, she boasts a rich six-year journey in primary care, navigating safety-net and community-based settings across the Southwest United States.
She is a catalyst for health equity and community engagement, showcasing leadership and innovation throughout her career. Her influence extends beyond medical practice as she passionately organizes and advises local leaders in metropolitan cities to address minority health issues. With a diverse skill set encompassing clinical expertise, research, and community engagement, she has served as an independent medical consultant for healthcare startups, contributing to full-spectrum primary care program development, and culturally sensitive services in English and Spanish. Dr. Lazarus, an active member of her local salsero community and a gym class enthusiast, brings a holistic approach to her work.
As the creator and media host of the bilingual Santopia Podcast, she blends her medical knowledge, leadership acumen, and commitment to community service, exemplifying the transformative power of practicing what you preach in healthcare: mind, body, and spirit.
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Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Santopia podcast Season 2 Reboot for 2024? We are looking for enthusiastic health professional dedicated to improve health equity and narrowing the minority population gaps.
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"Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that made him sick."
Hippocrates (460 a. C. – 370 a. C.)