Episode #40
Ep.40: Rooting care in Hawaii's communities
In this episode of the Permanente Medicine Podcast, host Chris Grant sits down with John Yang, MD, president and medical director of the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group (HPMG), to explore the unique culture and community-oriented approach to health care delivery in Hawaii. As the leader of the state's largest physician-led multi-specialty practice, Dr. Yang explores the geographic, demographic, and public health challenges of delivering care across the Hawaiian islands. The conversation digs into how HPMG has leveraged health care innovations to overcome access barriers across the islands. Listeners will learn how deep community ties help build the trust needed to effectively support communities during natural disasters, like the devastating Lahaina wildfires. The episode highlights how cultivating deep community relationships and cultural understanding drives better patient outcomes both in the exam room and beyond. Dr. Yang also discusses HPMG's proactive efforts to build a sustainable physician workforce, including growing their own talent through local training programs and providing robust support for clinician wellbeing.
