The Chelsea Clinton playbook: Data, dialogue, and guiding the future of public health: Part 1

Join 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay in conversation with renowned cardiologist and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Tara Narula, MD, as she discusses her groundbreaking book, "The Healing Power of Resilience." Discover how emotional and physical health intersect, why resilience is both innate and learnable, and practical tools for bouncing forward—not just bouncing back—from life's challenges. Dr. Narula reveals how resilience came to play such a large role in both her treatment of patients and in her own life. This is Part 1 of this series. Listen to Part 2 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In part two of this discussion with Tara Narula, MD, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, she explains to 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay the steps for building resilience to handle difficult events and reduce stress overall. Using patient stories and her personal experiences, Dr. Narula lays out actionable strategies for building resilience through acceptance, flexible thinking, social connection, and purpose. This is Part 2 of this series. Listen to Part 1 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

How do you solve problems as complex as drug pricing or childhood obesity? Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, pulls back the curtain on data-driven methodology. She and host Chethan Sathya, MD, discuss how the foundation moves beyond good intentions, relying on hard evidence and measurable outcomes to prove impact. Central to this strategy is forging public-private partnerships — even with "unlikely allies" such as major corporations — to create systemic change. Clinton explains why pragmatism and rigorous analysis are essential tools for tackling the world’s most pressing health challenges, ensuring that every initiative is both sustainable and effective. This is Part 1 of this series. Listen to Part 2 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In part 2 of this 20-Minute Health Talk podcast, host Chethan Sathya, MD, and guest Chelsea Clinton discuss how to convert hope into action. Their conversation shifts to the future, exploring what it takes to cultivate the next generation of leaders in a world facing immense challenges. She details her work with the Clinton Global Initiative, a platform that empowers young people with the tools to create tangible change. While warning of the threat posed by misinformation, Clinton shares her perspective as a mother on what fuels her drive. Ultimately, she argues for active engagement and the profound responsibility we all have to inspire and build a more optimistic, equitable future. This is Part 2 of this series. Listen to Part 1 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, host Chethan Sathya, MD, speaks with Peter Hotez, MD, pediatrician, scientist and global health advocate. Dr. Hotez shares the story behind his public advocacy: The "planned part" of his career — developing life-saving vaccines for the world's poor — and the "unplanned part" that began when his daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez explains how this experience thrust him into the center of the vaccine debate, which led to him becoming a target of the anti-vaccine movement. He and Dr. Sathya offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of communicating evolving science to the general public. This is Part 1 of this series. Listen to Part 2 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In the second part of this 20-Minute Health Talk podcast with Peter Hotez, MD, pediatrician, scientist and global health advocate, the conversation with host Chethan Sathya, MD, shifts to the front lines of health care. Dr. Hotez offers practical advice for clinicians and the public on navigating medical misinformation and myths, such as "turbo cancers.” He also reveals yet another good reason to get your Covid and flu shots — to protect your heart. As he explores the critical public health importance of childhood vaccines like the MMR and Hepatitis B, Dr. Hotez explains the real-world consequences of declining vaccination rates. Finally, he offers his frank assessment of the political and financial forces driving the anti-science movement and how to rebuild public trust. This is Part 2 of this series. Listen to Part 1 About Northwell Health Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch more episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, welcomes Jerome Adams, MD, US Surgeon General from 2016 to 2021 and author of Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against Covid-19. In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Adams shares his journey from humble beginnings in rural Maryland to becoming a prominent public health leader. Despite facing personal health challenges and systemic barriers, Dr. Adams reflects on his resilient pursuit of a medical career, leading during Covid and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of health providers. He also discusses his experiences within the first Trump administration, the importance of representation in medicine and the critical need for diverse voices in public health discussions. This is Part 1 of this series. Listen to Part 2 Listen to Part 3 About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.  Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In the second episode of Northwell’s 20-Minute Health Talk podcast with Jerome Adams, MD, he and host Chethan Sathya, MD, discuss the pivotal role of election-year dynamics in shaping national and regional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adams reflects on the challenge of balancing economic impacts with health mandates amid a politically charged atmosphere and how decision-making was swayed by partisan pressures. He highlights the importance of nuanced public health communication and the urgent need for healthcare professionals to prioritize empathy and understanding in patient interactions to convey crucial health information effectively. This is Part 2 of this series. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 3 About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.  Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

In part three of Northwell’s 20-Minute Health Talk podcast, host Chethan Sathya, MD, and Jerome Adams, MD, former US Surgeon General, discuss the critical role of empathy and shared decision-making in healthcare communication, especially as public trust wavers. Amid rising frustrations with the healthcare system, Dr. Adams stresses the need for healthcare professionals to use empathetic, evidence-based dialogue to rebuild trust. He highlights the need for systemic change, advocating community engagement and upstream interventions in lieu of a mere sick-reimbursement model. He further reflects on his career trajectory and encourages aspiring physician leaders to leverage their credibility to make positive contributions, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptability in the evolving public health landscape. This is Part 3 of this series. Listen to Part 1 Listen to Part 2 About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.  Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. 

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, discusses the challenges and opportunities of improving public health with the former commissioner of NYC's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD. In this 3-part conversation, Dr. Vasan delves into his inspiring journey into medicine. With family tragedies, namely polio, and successes fueling his passion, Dr. Vassan discusses the vital role of storytelling in enacting systemic change. Guided by influential mentors, he emphasizes the need for engagement, empathy, and impactful results in public health initiatives. This is Part 1 of this series. Listen to Part 2 Listen to Part 3 About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.  Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.