The benefits in the community: Improving South Florida’s healthcare system (includes audio story)

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This podcast series explores the evolving landscape of South Florida’s healthcare system, highlighting how industry professionals and patients alike are experiencing and adapting to change. Together, these conversations underscore the importance of innovation, accessibility and patient trust in building a stronger healthcare system.

Episode 1: Carolina Gajano

In this episode, we’re joined by Carolina Gajano, Vice President of Human Resources at Independent Living Systems, who shares her insights on the state of the healthcare workforce. She discusses workforce training at Leon Medical Centers and Community Health of South Florida, the growing role of technology and AI in patient-physician communication, and a new division within her organization. 

Episode 2:  Leonard Maniscalco

In this episode, we’re joined by Leonard Maniscalco, a 65-year-old Medicare beneficiary who shares his experience with the program. Maniscalco has had health complications in the past and currently depends on Medicare and Medicaid for income. He shares his insight into what Medicare has done for him and what can be approved upon, as well as a testimony on the surgery that forever changed his life.

Alvaro Acosta is a passionate journalist who aims to report in the competitive world of soccer. He is currently a sophomore. After finishing his studies at FIU he will look to apply his skills at a major sports broadcasting channel.

Cristopher Avello is majoring in Digital Communications and Media. He is
currently on the Digital Broadcast Journalism track and after graduating
plans pursuing a career in sports journalism. Cristopher already started his
Media Practicum with ESPN+ at FIU covering multiple sport games.

Olumide Orindare is a Miami, Florida native and college student majoring in Digital Journalism. With a strong interest in storytelling and media, he hopes to pursue a career as a Journalist or Sports Analyst. His goal is to combine his passion for sports and communication to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.