Golden Voices: Journeys in Health and Healing
Golden Voices is a podcast by Golden Valley Health Centers sharing real stories from patients, providers, and community partners who are shaping healthcare. Each episode highlights the compassion, collaboration, and resilience that move our mission forward.
Episodes
Worried that staff training affects the quality of your clinic visit? Clinical and operational training shapes how providers and staff deliver care. Danielle Tejeda, Clinical & Operations Training Manager at Golden Valley Health Centers, explains how training is tailored to each new hire, includes role-play and at-the-elbow support, uses surveys for feedback, and spans providers, MAs, front‑office and nursing. Learn how those c...
This episode traces Melinda Marshall’s long career at Golden Valley Health Centers and why her story matters for anyone interested in healthcare careers and leadership. Melinda Marshall, Chief Operations Officer at Golden Valley Health Centers, shares lessons on career development, healthcare leadership, and sustaining mission-driven work in a community health center. Searchable topics: community health center, healthcare lea...
In this episode, join David Quackenbush as he engages with Lorena Carrillo-Salazar, Director of Patient Experience, Training, and Innovation at Golden Valley Health Centers. They discuss Lorena's inspiring journey from a front desk receptionist to a leader in patient experience. Discover the crucial role of communication in healthcare, patient feedback importance, and how innovative tools like MyChart can transform the healthcare e...
In this episode, David Quackenbush speaks with Heydi Herrera, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Golden Valley Health Centers. They discuss Heydi's inspiring journey from Nicaragua during the 1980s war to her impactful career in social work. Learn how her experiences shaped her passion for helping vulnerable populations and the importance of community care.
Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Ibraheem Al Sharif, a distinguished pediatrician and medical director. In this episode, he shares his insights on what truly makes a great pediatrician, the role of preventive care, and his experiences leading clinical trials to enhance healthcare for children.
Join us as we delve into the importance of advocacy in community healthcare with Yamilet Valladolid, MPH. Yamilet, the Director of Government and Community Affairs at Golden Valley Health Centers, discusses her career journey and the establishment of the Advocacy Leadership Academy. Learn how individuals can make a significant impact in health equity and why every voice matters in shaping healthcare policies.
In this episode of Golden Voices, host David Quackenbush speaks with Dr. Eduardo Villarama, Chief Medical Officer of Golden Valley Health Centers. Discover how Dr. Villarama's unique journey began in a small town in the Philippines, where he found inspiration in his mother's entrepreneurial spirit and his grandmother's role as a healer. Tune in to learn how his experiences shaped his dedication to serving underserved communities in...
Join Dr. Richa Verma Thakur, dedicated pediatrician and regional medical director at Golden Valley Health Centers, as she shares a fascinating journey from India to Argentina to Manhattan and finally to a rural farming community in California. Explore how her multicultural background and commitment to underserved communities shape her approach to patient care.
In the first episode of Golden Voices, we sit down with Jorge Fernandez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Behavioral Health at Golden Valley Health Centers. Join us as we explore his personal journey from a migrant camp in Central California to a local leader in community health. Discover how Jorge's experiences fuel his passion for social work and his commitment to improving access to mental health services. Tune in...
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