We’re going upstream! Dr. Karen DeSalvo (@KBDeSalvo) talks social determinants of health, arming us with a framework to consider this very challenging aspect of patient care. As Society for General Internal Medicine President and Chief Health Officer at Google Health, she shares her clinical and public health experience, including weathering Katrina in New Orleans. While our clinical care largely focuses on the downstream medical consequences, we must recognize the upstream social context to address the barriers to health and wellbeing.    Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | CME!   Credits Written and Produced by: Emi Okamoto MD Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Emi Okamoto MD Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Karen DeSalvo MD, MPH, MSc   Sponsor We are excited to announce that the Curbsiders are now partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Check out curbsiders.vcuhealth.org for and create your FREE account!   Time Stamps Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 0:44 Dr Desalvo’s one-liner 3:34 Picks of the Week*- The Great Influenza  5:01 Dr Desalvo’s advice and past expe