In episode 4, Geroge, a patient navigating complex health issues, shares his experiences with our panel of healthcare professionals. Guests Dr. Sarojini Ratnakar and Mary Jo Bloominger, PA, discuss how healthcare workers can better meet the needs of patients like George, and the importance of understanding how cultural barriers can impact care.

This month's podcast host in Ann Garton, Director of the Institute for Person-Centered Care at St. Ambrose University
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://www.sau.edu/ann-garton

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: George, 50-year-old man living in Davenport, Iowa who has complex health issues
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: At 36-years-old, George suffered a heart attack. Ten to 15 years after that he was diagnosed with diabetes. Most recently he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: Sarojini Ratnakar, M.D., UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/provider.aspx?id=9220&clinicid=9

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: Mary Jo Bloominger, PA, Academic Coordinator for the St. Ambrose Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: https://www.sau.edu/mary-jo-bloominger

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CDC - www.cdc.gov/
WHO - www.who.int/
Rock Island Co. Health Dept. - richd.org/
Scott Co. Health Dept. - www.scottcountyiowa.com/health
Illinois Dept. of Public Health - www.dph.illinois.gov/
Iowa Dept. of Public Health - idph.iowa.gov/
Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition - togetherqc.com

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St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.