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Medical care doesn’t begin or end in academic centers, clinics, or hospitals. Public health organizations—like the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM)—play a critical role in building networks of preventive care. These organizations serve as the connective tissue between healthcare institutions and local communities, helping to translate medical knowledge into accessible, actionable practices.

In this episode, we speak with Barbara Garcia-Sauceda, a Program Specialist at NKFM, about the importance of culturally and linguistically competent care in chronic disease education. Our conversation explores the structural barriers faced by Spanish-speaking patients, common misconceptions around nutrition and kidney health, and how staying grounded in the community is essential to effective healthcare delivery.

More information on the best ways to connect with and support the efforts of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan can be found below:

nkfm.org

www.kidney.org/kidney-quiz/

Instagram: @Kidneymi

For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources

Remember that student memberships are free!

Hosted by: Manuel Panzardi

Guests: Barbara Garcia-Sauceda

NAMS Medcast Production Team: Rafael Ramos Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel Panzardi

Intro and Outro Music:

Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le Bus
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