Radical Health

In 2016, I lost my little cousin Kevin Ortiz to accidental drug poisoning from Fentanyl. I was overwhelmed with every imaginable emotion, but most of all, I was shocked that I didn't know about what was happening and how I could prevent others from experiencing the same tragedy.

To be honest, I didn’t even know how to start the conversation with my family - let alone with strangers. However, after many long conversations with Daliah Heller, she convinced me to explore what could happen if we took a community-led approach to everyday conversations about drug use, harm reduction, and providing support, connection, and resources to the communities most affected by the opioid epidemic.

It's been a few years now, and with the support of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene we're in our 4th Radical Health Circle fellowship cohort. In these cohorts, we train community members (shoutout to Tamara Oyola Santiago, Nuri Pie, Evelyn Alvarez and the other incredible trainers over the years) to facilitate these discussions within their circles of friends, family, and neighbors.

These sometimes daunting conversations focus on the impact of drug use on individuals and their communities, and we learn ways to support each other while also teaching important harm reduction techniques. Through our circles, participants become more connected, build trust, develop greater empathy for people who use drugs, and are better equipped to contribute to a more connected, healthier community.

Applications for our 2024 fellowship cohorts are now open. Please apply or share this opportunity with someone in NYC who would be a great fit.

Fellowship | Radical Health Life can be overwhelming right now, and some of our communities are grappling with issues like drug use and overdoses. We understand firsthand how challenging it is to discuss these issues while remaining connected and supportive.

You can still apply for the Radical Health Restorative Health Circle Fellowship- cohort 2 (May 15-18 and May 22-25 from 5-9pm)!

Applications are due Monday, May 8. Link in bio. Apply today!

Apply today our 2023 community circle fellowship! If you reside in NYC, we want you to join us in making a change in your community. Link in bio for more details!

Mark your 🗓 & County! 👉

Join us for some powerful circle conversations with your peers, starting tomorrow with all things pregnancy and . Link to register in bio 🔗 Stipends will be provided to all participants.

We said what we said. Sending love to our community today, and the reminder that you never have to health alone. We’re here for each other.

📣 Calling all & parents‼️

Join us next Wednesday for an online circle chat, stipends are provided to all attendees. Register ➡️ radical-health.com/circle

Not a parent, but know one who is in the area? Sharing is caring ✨

Are you or a loved one, friend, community member in Oakland/Alameda County experiencing ? 🩺❤️‍🩹

Join us for an online circle chat on parenting, next Wednesday June 15th from 3-6P PST. Attendees can register at radical-health.com/circle and submit any qs to [email protected] ✨

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Reminder: We’re hosting an online circle chat for & County parents on Tuesday, June 7th. Stipend provided to all participants. Share our last post with the details with a loved one, RSVP 👉 radical-health.com/circle

🗣🚨 CALLING OAKLAND & ALAMEDA COUNTY!

Join us for an online circle chat on parenting, next Tuesday June 7th from 7-10PST.

Stipends will be provided to all attendees, you can register at radical-health.com/circle and submit any qs to [email protected] ✨

We hope to see you there. Not local? Share with your loved ones who are! 🤳

As begins this June, we urge providers to put an inclusivity check-up on the calendar. Are your actions mirroring the environment you’ve created for your patients? Swipe for some strategies you can employ today 👉

You can both be a loud voice in the necessary rooms, and turn to your right and ask your neighbor how they’re feeling. Collective support and healing is crucial, ending this week sending our own community love, and continually sharing resources on Stories that might aid you and your loved ones through these tragic times.

Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your loved ones this month and beyond 🧠

Last week we polled you all and asked if you knew that medical bills could be negotiated— 6️⃣7️⃣% of you said you didn’t realize that was an option. Save these tips the next time you get a bill in the mail 🟡

🚨resource alert: (really, parental health) is more challenging to maintain than ever. With the pandemic, the national formula shortage, and more — the expecting parents in your circle might need more than just what’s on their registry. Spread the word 🗣

If you were able to catch our CEO & founder at last Friday, you know the move 🗣 pull up a chair to our table today 👉 radical-health.com

Join our virtual community circle tomorrow, 12P ET, med student style 🩺🥼 If you’ve ever had any questions about the journey, or are a yourself and are in need of community: tap that remind button, we’ll see you soon ✨👏

We KNOW which communities have long been disproportionately affected by inequitable healthcare access and information.

To quote our founder in her latest op-ed for : “Regardless of personal stances on abortion or s*x education, or other health experiences, information and access for everyone are essential to an equitable medical system.”

Abortion = healthcare.

Healing happens one 👏 conversation 👏 at 👏 a 👏 time. We see this in action during our health circles, where bridges can be built solely through empathy and dialogue.

Those “oh, you get it?” moments. Yeah, we do. Pull up a chair at our table, and access support from peers and Radical Health specialists today 👉 radical-health.com

Raw conversations = real healing 😉

Seriously though: Care is a conversation. At Radical Health we bring real dialogue— online and off, to serve as a catalyst for real change in healthcare. Wanna pull up a chair at our table? 👉 radical-health.com

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Knowledge is power, and we have to arm ourselves with it if we want the equitable health experience we each deserve. When was the last time you had to advocate for your patient experience, or a loved ones?

In honor of 🤲 Advocate for the medical experience you want and need, know your rights. And because that’s easier said than done 👉 sign up for our chat waitlist today on radical-health.com, remember: You never need to health alone ❤️

Like healthcare inequity, we know that climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color and low income communities.

On this , may we all do the best we can and continue to center communities of color in our environmental advocacy 🌳🤲

Are you ready to continue the conversation? 🟡🤳 Join our founder on IG Live tomorrow (Friday), 12p ET, in a community conversation around the history of abortion access for WOC and where we go from here.

We’re here for you. Whether you want to understand your health benefits, or need to know what questions you should *really* be asking that doctor — sign up for our chat waitlist today at radical-health.com 👋

“PCPs are the gatekeepers. My gatekeepers failed me today.” Wow. Have you had to advocate for yourself recently? Any advice? Drop below 👇

“60 years later, women of color still don’t experience the unfettered access to abortion that Roe v. Wade claims to protect.”

Read our founder’s story in ’s digital pages today — bit.ly/radhealthlatinamag 🤳, and then pull up a chair and join us in ensuring that no one ever has to health alone (link in bio) 👏

Read our founder ’s story in today ❤️ 👉 bit.ly/radhealthlatinamag

The more you know, save this & stay aware 👏

This 👏 from .adeline.wellness. We know that intergenerational trauma can manifest it’s way as bodily reactions, such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, a sensitive fight or flight response.

That’s why at Radical Health we believe that nurturing a community to healing is done through conversation *and* empathy. Join the movement 👉 radical-health.com