Introducing Uplift: A Podcast about the Transformative Power of Design
Great design can boost the performance of entire organizations and the creativity of individuals—but it’s also a tool to support healthier, more meaningful lives. Launching November 9th, Uplift is a new, interview-style podcast from NBBJ, focused on harnessing the transformative power of design to foster community, support health and contribute to a resilient environment.
Hosted by Dr. Heena Santry, the first season of Uplift centers on pressing issues facing the healthcare industry. Each episode, we'll speak with, executives, frontline workers and end-users, all of whom have been deeply impacted by the built environment. Topics range from provider burnout, the behavioral health pandemic, and health equity to the mental and physical well-being of patients and staff. Sharing her own experiences as well as that of leaders in the field, Dr. Santry explores the root causes of these critical issues as well as design solutions that create healing, high-performing healthcare environments.
About Our Host
The host of Uplift, Heena is a double boarded, acute care surgeon with 20 years of post-graduate experience in direct patient care with expertise spanning emergency general surgery, trauma and critical care. Heena has also conducted health services research focusing on access to high quality care, healthcare delivery innovations, aging populations and social determinants of health.
