5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEI

Rebroadcast: Ageist with Dr. Therese (Waltz) Canares

Episode Summary

Dr. Therese (Waltz) Canares, Physician and CEO/Founder of CurieDX, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about the FDA's new policy on gay/bisexual men donating blood, Sesame Street's first Filipino Character, and more!

Episode Notes

This Week's Good Vibes:

1. ‘Sesame Street’ Introduces TJ, the Show’s First Filipino American Muppet
2. FDA Paves Way for More Gay and Bisexual Men to Donate Blood With New Risk-Based Assessment
3. Dartmouth Health on How to Reduce Hiring Bias, the Power of DEIB Statements
4. Airbnb Let Its Workers Live and Work Anywhere. Spoiler: They’re Loving It
5. For Kids, Going Under Anesthesia Can Be Scary. This Nurse Made a Video Game to Ease Fears

Call to Action:

Watch this PBS Special “Rising Against Asian Hate” narrated by the fabulous Sandra Oh. The special “sheds light on the struggles, triumphs, and achievements of AAPI communities.”

To learn more about CurieDx and Dr. Canares, visit: https://www.curiedx.com/

Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-ageist

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This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023