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6. Are Barbershops the Cutting Edge of Healthcare Delivery?
6. Are Barbershops the Cutting Edge of Healthcare Delivery?
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Bapu Jena talks with a barber and a pharmacist whose study brought healthcare to Black men in Los Angeles who were getting haircuts. They discuss its impact on high blood pressure among customers — and how unconventional approaches like this could help build trust.
Released:
Sep 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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