The Center for Care Innovations (CCI) is a nonprofit based in Oakland, California. CCI sparks, seeds, and spreads innovations that strengthen the health and well-being of historically underinvested communities. And it creates lasting change in collaboration with partners in the health ecosystem. This podcast offers new ideas and practical advice that anyone can apply today.
Luke Entrup is an executive coach and consultant who works with high growth startups to strengthen their organizational culture and leadership in an ever-changing environment. We know Entrup because …
Dr. Blake Gregory is the medical director at Alameda Health System and an alumna of Catalyst, CCI’s human-centered design training program. She shares how the "design thinking" skills she learned now…
Why do we treat addiction so differently than we do all other chronic diseases? That's a question that Dr. Joe Sepulveda has been asking for years. A board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addi…
How do you create meaningful connections? Jill Rees of West County Health Centers, one of CCI's longtime collaborators, shares how she builds rapport with her patients, so that she can hear deeply au…
Are you wondering how to create a culture of innovation within your organization? We know it isn't easy. So we're discussing how you can start to build a foundation for this important work.
Here’s wh…
Are you drowning in data, but no one is quite sure what to do with it? Do you find you’re spending more and more on technology systems, yet still don’t have the information you need? CCI's newest onl…
Are you interested in integrating self-care practices into your daily work? Dana Valley, the director of quality management at West County Health Centers, shares her own journey, as well as the short…
Do you know someone who is unsure about taking the COVID-19 vaccine? If so, knowing their barriers and beliefs can help you understand how to start a conversation with them.
CCI and the National Asso…
Want to improve your team's problem-solving skills? Quality improvement is an evidence-based methodology that provides a step-by-step approach to improving performance. We’re celebrating the launch C…
We're talking about the 4 R’s framework which covers the different phases of the pandemic: readiness, response, recovery, and renewal. Our hope is that this scaffolding can help health centers and ot…
Interested in becoming a more conscious co-designer? Two alumni of CCI’s design thinking program — Selena Wilson and Landon Hill, staff at the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) — share ho…
Elizabeth Morrison, an expert motivational interviewing trainer, returns to share best practices in empathy-based communication for virtual health care settings. This episode is for anyone who wants …
Elizabeth Morrison, an expert motivational interviewing trainer, joins us to share best practices in empathy-based communication for virtual health care settings. This episode is for anyone who wants…
Before the coronavirus struck, a Los Angeles-based healthy fast-food chain called Everytable had just received grant funding to roll out its social equity franchise program. During the pandemic, it p…
Dr. Jason Cunningham, chief executive officer of West County Health Centers, and Dr. Grace Floutsis, chief medical officer of White Memorial Community Health Center, discuss why they made video visit…
Data collection and engagement are pivotal parts of any organization’s efforts toward health equity. Dr. Geoffrey Leung, Riverside University Health System Ambulatory Medical Director, delves into ho…
Vision y Compromiso Executive Director Maria Lemus promotes community well-being through the training and support of promotores and community health workers. She shares engaging stories of how she ca…
Tosan Boyo — who was recently chief operating officer of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and now serves as senior vice president of hospital operations at John Muir Health — shares practica…