President, CEO, physician. Dr. Esmaeil Porsa has a big job. He runs Harris Health, a system that oversees thousands who provide health care to millions of uninsured and underinsured people.

But his leadership style is unlike most CEOs. In fact, it's so unorthodox, his team once tried to get dissuade him from using a simple three-word sentence.

During this episode, Dorothy and Dr. Porsa discuss this philosophy, how it has made an impact on his employees, and why November 7th is an important day for Houstonians.

Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at therose.org. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.

President, CEO, physician. Dr. Esmaeil Porsa has a big job. He runs Harris Health, a system that oversees thousands who provide health care to millions of uninsured and underinsured people.
But his leadership style is unlike most CEOs. In fact, it's so unorthodox, his team once tried to get dissuade him from using a simple three-word sentence.
During this episode, Dorothy and Dr. Porsa discuss this philosophy, how it has made an impact on his employees, and why November 7th is an important day for Houstonians.
Help us grow the show by leaving a review on your podcast platform and sharing with your family and friends. And please consider supporting our mission at <a href="https://therose.org/">therose.org</a>. Your donation could help save the life of an uninsured woman.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

A Conversation with Harris Health CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

Why is community support crucial during health crises?

In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources. 

The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts wherever you get your podcasts and consider making a donation at therose.org.

Key Questions Answered

1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?

2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?

3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?

4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.

04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.

06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.

10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.

15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.

16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.

20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.

24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.

26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.

29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

Why is community support crucial during health crises?
In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends, family, and the community. This experience inspired her mission to help others through awareness and resources.&nbsp;
The conversation underscores the role of faith and community in coping during a crisis. Dorothy stresses the importance of annual mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, recounting a story of a daughter's proactive approach to her health. Nancy's story of her stage two breast cancer diagnosis, caught through a mammogram, emphasizes the importance of early detection. Her successful treatment journey serves as a powerful testament to the advancements in cancer care and the role of regular screenings.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts wherever you get your podcasts and consider making a donation at therose.org.
Key Questions Answered
1.) Why is community support crucial during health crises?
2.) Why is it important to show support and care for others during difficult times?
3.) How did Nancy Strohmer's community support her during her health crisis?
4.) What role did Nancy's faith play during her health crisis?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Active leader, sold business, focused on family.
04:28 Radiologist predicted breast cancer, chose treatment immediately.
06:41 Grandsons surprise grandmother with get well card.
10:10 Mammogram confusion and importance for older women.
15:38 New passion to raise breast cancer awareness.
16:21 2 critical messages: mammograms save lives, exercise prevents cancer.
20:53 30% city lacks health coverage, women and children disproportionately affected.
24:34 Support and positivity crucial in facing cancer.
26:09 Human connection and thoughtfulness are important.
29:23 Supportive friend aids through tough times in Houston.

Hugs, Hope, and Health: A Woman’s Battle Cry Against Breast Cancer

Barriers shape the path to care.

Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley’s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.

Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at therose.org so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered

1. What does a Community Engagement Navigator do?

2. How does The Rose address barriers to breast cancer screening in the community?

3. What territory does Emily Reis cover as part of The Rose?

4. How does The Rose serve women in rural areas without imaging centers?

5. How do women make appointments for mobile mammogram days?

6. What role do local facilitators and clinics play in mobile screening events?

7. Why is it important for Community Engagement Navigators to be part of the communities they serve?

8. How does The Rose ensure ongoing support after a mammogram and diagnosis?

9. What motivates Emily Reis personally in her role?

10. How does The Rose promote regular annual mammograms and reach rural areas effectively?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Community Engagement for Life-Saving Connections

04:00 Mobile Imaging Access in Rural Areas

07:11 Building Community Through Public Health

09:34 Community Partnerships for Mobile Mammograms

15:48 Ensuring Cancer Care Access

17:20 Support Through Health Challenges

20:03 Breast Cancer Scare While Pregnant

24:18 Reaching Communities Through Mammograms

27:52 From Awareness to Action

30:03 Gratitude for Dedicated Partnerships

Barriers shape the path to care.
Emily Reis describes her role as a community engagement navigator for the Rose, connecting rural and urban communities to breast cancer screening resources. She covers Brazos Valley&rsquo;s counties, teaches early detection, and works with clinics and facilitators to organize mobile mammogram days. Service relies on partnerships and word of mouth.
Please consider sharing this episode, or making a donation at <a href="http://therose.org/">therose.org</a> so more women receive breast cancer screening and care.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
1. What does a Community Engagement Navigator do?
2. How does The Rose address barriers to breast cancer screening in the community?
3. What territory does Emily Reis cover as part of The Rose?
4. How does The Rose serve women in rural areas without imaging centers?
5. How do women make appointments for mobile mammogram days?
6. What role do local facilitators and clinics play in mobile screening events?
7. Why is it important for Community Engagement Navigators to be part of the communities they serve?
8. How does The Rose ensure ongoing support after a mammogram and diagnosis?
9. What motivates Emily Reis personally in her role?
10. How does The Rose promote regular annual mammograms and reach rural areas effectively?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Community Engagement for Life-Saving Connections
04:00 Mobile Imaging Access in Rural Areas
07:11 Building Community Through Public Health
09:34 Community Partnerships for Mobile Mammograms
15:48 Ensuring Cancer Care Access
17:20 Support Through Health Challenges
20:03 Breast Cancer Scare While Pregnant
24:18 Reaching Communities Through Mammograms
27:52 From Awareness to Action
30:03 Gratitude for Dedicated Partnerships

Breaking Barriers: How The Rose Brings Life-Saving Mammograms to Rural Texas

How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment?

In this episode, you’ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You’ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it’s needed most.

- Discover what it takes to face fear and make critical decisions.

- Hear two friends describe finding strength and asking for help.

- See why early action and support networks can impact recovery.

Support The Rose HERE.

Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Questions Answered
How did Anne-Laure discover her breast cancer?
How old was Anne-Laure when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?
What was Anne-Laure’s experience with her initial diagnosis?
How did Anne-Laure finally receive an accurate diagnosis?
What type of breast cancer was Anne-Laure diagnosed with?
How soon after diagnosis did Anne-Laure begin treatment?
Did Ann-Laure use cold caps to try to keep her hair during chemotherapy?
What was the role of friends and support in Anne-Laure’s journey?
How did Anne-Laure and her husband communicate about her diagnosis and treatment?
How did Anne-Laure handle the emotional impact and fear during her breast cancer journey?
How did Anne-Laure and Rochelle support each other as friends through the process?
What advice does Anne-Laure offer about early detection and self-advocacy?
How did the experience change Anne-Laure’s approach to accepting help?
How did Anne-Laure process and talk to herself through her treatment?
How did Anne-Laure and her community celebrate treatment milestones?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Self-Discovery of Unusual Growth

03:25 Considering a Second Opinion

09:06 "Princess Diana's Influence on Cold Caps"

11:23 Hair Perception and Dry Ice Delivery

15:52 Hospital Freezers: Aiding Neuropathy Treatment

17:00 Finding Humor in Cold Caps

22:59 "Embracing Limits and Early Detection"

24:01 Early Detection Saved My Life

29:25 "Caregiver Struggles and Attention"

32:07 Support Network Eases Transition

35:37 Proactive Help and Support

38:20 Overcoming Fear Through Understanding

How do you respond when a friend faces a diagnosis that changes everything? What does real support look like during breast cancer treatment?
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear how friendship, early detection, and self-advocacy made a difference. You&rsquo;ll also learn about the challenges of treatment, the role of caregivers, and ways communities rally when it&rsquo;s needed most.
- Discover what it takes to face fear and make critical decisions.
- Hear two friends describe finding strength and asking for help.
- See why early action and support networks can impact recovery.
Support The Rose <a href="https://secure.therose.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30118a?df_id=1480&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;1480.donation=form1&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=6FEB2388BD63E0937C3FD34555AF1B9F">HERE</a>.
Subscribe to Let&rsquo;s Talk About Your Breasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-your-breasts/id1666101320">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6o9cXAie2Mfqhq6tQWrClj">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-lets-talk-about-your-brea-107408811/">iHeart</a>, and wherever you get <a href="https://therose.org/podcasts/">your podcasts</a>.
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>How did Anne-Laure discover her breast cancer?</li>
<li>How old was Anne-Laure when she was diagnosed with breast cancer?</li>
<li>What was Anne-Laure&rsquo;s experience with her initial diagnosis?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure finally receive an accurate diagnosis?</li>
<li>What type of breast cancer was Anne-Laure diagnosed with?</li>
<li>How soon after diagnosis did Anne-Laure begin treatment?</li>
<li>Did Ann-Laure use cold caps to try to keep her hair during chemotherapy?</li>
<li>What was the role of friends and support in Anne-Laure&rsquo;s journey?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and her husband communicate about her diagnosis and treatment?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure handle the emotional impact and fear during her breast cancer journey?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and Rochelle support each other as friends through the process?</li>
<li>What advice does Anne-Laure offer about early detection and self-advocacy?</li>
<li>How did the experience change Anne-Laure&rsquo;s approach to accepting help?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure process and talk to herself through her treatment?</li>
<li>How did Anne-Laure and her community celebrate treatment milestones?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Self-Discovery of Unusual Growth
03:25 Considering a Second Opinion
09:06 "Princess Diana's Influence on Cold Caps"
11:23 Hair Perception and Dry Ice Delivery
15:52 Hospital Freezers: Aiding Neuropathy Treatment
17:00 Finding Humor in Cold Caps
22:59 "Embracing Limits and Early Detection"
24:01 Early Detection Saved My Life
29:25 "Caregiver Struggles and Attention"
32:07 Support Network Eases Transition
35:37 Proactive Help and Support
38:20 Overcoming Fear Through Understanding

A Conversation with Harris Health CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

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