Whole Person, Whole System: Where Social Care Meets Medicine

Social Care is a holistic concept that bridges the gap between medical treatment and people's everyday lives. From food and housing to transportation, healthcare must expand beyond the clinic walls to address more than just a patient's clinical healthcare needs. In this episode, Dr. Eve Glazier has a candid conversation with Jasper Kump, a thought leader and clinical social worker, and Niki Miller, who serves as Chief of Staff for the Faculty Practice Group at UCLA. Jasper and Niki offer unique perspectives on building infrastructure that improves quality and health equity for patients from every community.
This episode dives deep into the social determinants of health, including financial strain and housing needs. Niki and Jasper both highlight unique patient stories to help illustrate just how even small social care interventions can make the world of difference in a patient's health outcome.
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Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:
• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Associate Producer: Jennifer Feld
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media
Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.
Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.