"Grapevine Health" featuring Dr. Lisa K. Fitzpatrick | The Healthcare Hustle Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lisa K. Fitzpatrick, founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, a company focused on improving health literacy & patient engagement through storytelling, technology & feet on the street 🗣.

Dr. Fitzpatrick joins Brandon & Winston to discuss why she started Grapevine Health and how she is leveraging technology to improve health literacy for underserved communities.

We specifically chat about:
1) growing up in St. Louis, experiencing first hand issues related healthcare access 🏥
2) the value of public health in Dr. Fitzpatrick's development / training as a physician 👩🏿‍⚕️
3) how to embrace culture and build trust with the community🤝🏿

0:00 Background, Growing up in STL
3:00 Medical School Journey
6:25 Value of public health
14:00 False narratives on digital divide
18:00 Building trust, embracing culture
24:00 Encouraging future physicians
30:00 Facebook care, leveraging social media
36:00 Why isn't primary care used more

The Healthcare Hustle podcast is a creative, educational platform intended to highlight the careers of leaders of color across the healthcare industry. Students, early careerists, and the community at large can expect to gain valuable, unapologetic insight on the career journeys of individuals who’s lived experienced and personal mission has been centered in advancing health equity.

Monthly episodes are hosted by Nygel Williams, Brandon Oluyede and Winston W. Wright, and are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.