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In this episode, we’ll take a close look at why people of color have less access to basic comfort care at the end of life. Recent studies show fewer minorities use hospice and palliative services compared to whites. Language barriers and cultural traditions often present big obstacles for Asians, Latinos, and other ethnic minorities, in addition to poverty and lack of medical literacy. These barriers can discourage people from seeking hospice care.
Featuring:
Sharitta Berry
Sharitta’s daughter, Ashley Hunter
Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter
Dr. Alexander Smith
Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat
Hannah Martin
Alexis Owens
Terri Daniel
Luis Hernandez
Julie Thai
Karen McCabe
Dr. Alana Shpal
Credits:
This series on racial disparities in end-of-life care was originally broadcast on KALW and was produced by JoAnn Mar in collaboration with USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2018 California Fellowship.
Host: JoAnn Mar and Anita Johnson
Making Contact Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani and Monica Lopez
Executive Director: Lisa Rudman
Web Editor and Audience Engagement Director: Sabine Blaizin
Music Credits:
“Just A Little Talk With Jesus”–sung by the One Voice Mass Choir from the CD “Courage For Caregivers”, Demetrius Tolefree and Martha Knox were on lead vocals. This CD was produced by Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat and the
Alameda County Care Alliance.
