ExamiNation - Community Catalyst

Exami NATION

#1 The Challenges with Health Equity

St. Luke’s Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on Houston’s ongoing efforts to achieve health equity.

Episode 1 explores the challenges faced by uninsured and underinsured Houstonians, the disparate health outcomes those challenges can create, and the ways our society can address them.

#2 Cancer Care

St. Luke’s Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on Houston’s ongoing efforts to achieve health equity.

Episode 2 addresses the vital importance of cancer screening, the role of primary care physicians in detecting, preventing and managing cancer, and the difficult financial challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.

#3 Mental Health

St. Luke’s Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on
Houston’s ongoing efforts to achieve health equity.

Episode 3 explores the connection between spirituality and mental health, the stigma that those seeking mental health services often confront, and the ways that technology is increasing access for those who are in need of treatment.

#4 Heart Health

St. Luke’s Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on Houston’s ongoing efforts to achieve health equity.

Episode 4 explores the state of heart health in our region, the risk factors that can lead to cardiac problems, and the critical role that primary care doctors can play in strengthening the hearts of patients.

#5 Human Trafficking & Equity

St. Luke’s Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on Houston’s ongoing efforts to achieve health equity.

Episode 5 explores the issue of human trafficking in our region, the ways that healthcare providers are helping survivors recover from this traumatic situation, and the critical role that the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking is playing in addressing the problem in Houston.

#6 diversifying the Healthcare Workforce

Episode 6 discusses diversity in the healthcare workforce, how Baylor of College of Medicine fosters diversity, and a collaboration for kids interested in the medicine field.

#7 Access and Afforadability

Episode 7 examines access and affordability issues in healthcare, rising healthcare costs, and the important role small neighborhood clinics play in our community.

#8 Maternal Health

Episode 8 examines the rate of women in Harris County who die from complications of childbirth. Learn about the Houston Health Department and Texas A&M Health Science Center impactful work.

#9 Workforce Challenges

Episode 9 examines workforce challenges in the healthcare industry, including the impact of the pandemic on hospital staff, the vital role of foreign-born workers in the healthcare economy.

#10 Where do We go from here

The finale of ExamiNATION, our docuseries produced by Houston Public Media, looks at some of the successful work underway and the importance of innovative collaborations moving forward. Discover Houston’s journey to health equity with ExamiNATION, St. Luke’s 10-part video series.