Episode 225: Why Your ZIP Code Can Determine Your Health

Peyton Uhlir-Harbaugh (medical student) explains how one of the biggest predictors of health is the location in which they live. She explains how continuity and access to care can make a difference in your health. Dr. Arreaza ends the interview with a thought-provoking topic: International Medical Graduates. Written by Peyton Uhlir-Harbaugh, MSIV, Western Atlantic University School of Medicine. Comments and edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.