Podcasts

Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, Executive Director of The Central Valley Policy Institute
Fresno's Best
October 31, 2024

Today we have Dr. Tania Pacheco-Warner on the show. Dr. Pacheco-Warner is a sociologist and public health researcher known for her work in health equity, and social determinants of health, especially in the Central Valley. She currently serves as the Executive Director of The Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno State, which is focused developing on data driven policies to address health disparities among underserved communities. Dr. Pacheco-Warner's expertise is widely sought in areas of community health, environmental justice, and policymaking that impacts rural populations.

Valley Air: Are We Breathing Any Easier?
Valley Views
May 30, 2021

On this week's episode, Mark Keppler is joined by Rachel Becker, Environmental Reporter for CalMatters, Tom Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor for the  San Joaquin Valley Air District, and Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, Co-Director of Fresno State’s Central Valley Health Policy Institute to discuss the Valley's air and potential solutions to improve air quality.

Vaccine Equity - Vaccinating ALL 58
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation
March 23, 2021

As California works tirelessly to make sure everyone has access to vaccines, it is left to each individual county to determine how they are distributed. Listen in as Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula speaks with two local health experts Tania Pacheco-Werner, PhD, and Joe Prado about COVID-19 vaccine distribution efficiency and equity.

Episode 15: Uniting a Region for Equity
PolicyWise
March 10, 2021

Hosts: Demitria Wack and Michael Wiafe.
Guests: Ashley Swearengin and  Dr. Tania Pacheco-Warner.
Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock and Abby Pugh.

Fresno has historically been the largest city in the Central Valley of California, and recently ranked 5th biggest city in all of California. Fresno is also one of the fastest growing regions in the United States with 20 percent population growth since 2000. However, this population growth has not been met with proportional economic growth, and perhaps created even more divergence in economic and social advantages. The Urban Institute’s 2018 research on economic mobility in California's largest cities revealed that Fresno ranks 59th out of 59 for economic and racial disparity.

In recent years, progress has been made to combat these issues. Earning well deserved recognition for growth in industries, real estate, health care services and community engagement. However, still today, a large portion of Fresno’s population battles cycles of chronic economic distress.

The One with Dr. Pacheco-Werner
The SAiGE Podcast
March 10, 2021

In the inaugural SAiGE Podcast, we ask Dr. Pacheco-Werner a lot of questions about COVID-19 like: why is it important for us to get vaccinated? What are the symptoms? Is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as effective as the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines? Join Vechhany & Jeremiah, your hosts for The SAiGE Podcast, as we try to address the real fears and concerns our communities have about COVID-19 vaccines.