Dr. Ilan Shapiro talks to us about his journey to become a Pediatric Physician, the impact of COVID-19 on minorities, and specifically on Hispanic families. And, lastly, he busts myths and misconceptions regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Shapiro always had a passion to convert health information into action by improving the well-being of local communities. He is the Pediatric Physician for AltaMed, and is also their Medical Director for Health Education and Wellness.
“When you’re watching TV the first hour on your iPhone or whatever application, make sure that you’re marching in front of that, because that way, at least you have that half an hour of exercise that you need to have in a wholesome way."
In this episode you will learn:
About Dr. Shapiro and his lifework dedicated to sharing health, education and wellness knowledge to Hispanic families
The actual impact COVID-19 has on Hispanic families
The correlation between social determinants of health and high rates of COVID-19 in lower-income communities
Tips to stay healthy during COVID-19
Most common myths related to COVID-19
Keynotes:
[2:15] Dr. Shapiro talking about his journey towards becoming a pediatrician and working in public health policy
[10:00] The impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic families
[12:00] The impact of social determinants of health on local communities during COVID-19
[17:30] The impact of COVID-19 on kids’ mental health
[19:40] Busting COVID-19 myths
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Dr. Ilan Shapiro website https://drshaps.com/
AltaMed website https://www.altamed.org/
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanshapiromd
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr_shaps/?hl=en
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