When public systems like health care, mental health services, and schools begin to disappear, people lose more than access—they can lose hope, and sometimes even their lives. Today, Camerino Salazar shares what he has learned from decades of research into why more Texans are dying from things like suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol.
What does it really mean when entire communities get left behind?
Why are some policies leading to higher death rates in certain Texas populations?
How does this affect people in rural areas, especially when hospitals close?

Key Questions Answered
What is killing Texans and what are the leading causes discussed?
How do policy decisions affect health outcomes in Texas?
What is the role of an evaluator in organizations like The Rose?
Who are the populations most affected by rising deaths of despair in Texas?
How does legislation regarding healthcare and hospitals impact rural communities?
Why would certain communities support policies that might ultimately harm their own health interests?
How is life expectancy in Texas trending compared to other states?
What myths exist about Texas’ uninsured and Medicaid?
How do the restrictions on preventive services and reproductive healthcare impact women’s health in Texas?
What can regular people do to address these issues?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Empowering Conversations on Breast Health

05:02 Program Evaluation and Effectiveness

08:43 Texas Mortality Crisis: Suicides, Alcohol, Drugs

12:33 Metzl's State Gun Law Analysis

15:27 Rising Deaths and Limited Government

17:02 Independence vs. Misguided Policy Impact

24:26 "Despair Amid Economic Shifts"

28:07 Life Expectancy Disparities by State

29:33 Texas Women: Rising Maternal Mortality

34:32 Highlighting Misconceptions About Financial Aid

36:24 Complexities of Limited Government Intrusion

39:50 Finding Common Ground Amid Diversity

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When public systems like health care, mental health services, and schools begin to disappear, people lose more than access&mdash;they can lose hope, and sometimes even their lives. Today, Camerino Salazar shares what he has learned from decades of research into why more Texans are dying from things like suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol.
<ul>
<li>What does it really mean when entire communities get left behind?</li>
<li>Why are some policies leading to higher death rates in certain Texas populations?</li>
<li>How does this affect people in rural areas, especially when hospitals close?</li>
</ul>
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is killing Texans and what are the leading causes discussed?</li>
<li>How do policy decisions affect health outcomes in Texas?</li>
<li>What is the role of an evaluator in organizations like The Rose?</li>
<li>Who are the populations most affected by rising deaths of despair in Texas?</li>
<li>How does legislation regarding healthcare and hospitals impact rural communities?</li>
<li>Why would certain communities support policies that might ultimately harm their own health interests?</li>
<li>How is life expectancy in Texas trending compared to other states?</li>
<li>What myths exist about Texas&rsquo; uninsured and Medicaid?</li>
<li>How do the restrictions on preventive services and reproductive healthcare impact women&rsquo;s health in Texas?</li>
<li>What can regular people do to address these issues?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Empowering Conversations on Breast Health
05:02 Program Evaluation and Effectiveness
08:43 Texas Mortality Crisis: Suicides, Alcohol, Drugs
12:33 Metzl's State Gun Law Analysis
15:27 Rising Deaths and Limited Government
17:02 Independence vs. Misguided Policy Impact
24:26 "Despair Amid Economic Shifts"
28:07 Life Expectancy Disparities by State
29:33 Texas Women: Rising Maternal Mortality
34:32 Highlighting Misconceptions About Financial Aid
36:24 Complexities of Limited Government Intrusion
39:50 Finding Common Ground Amid Diversity
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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.