Innovation meets empathy: Expanding access to care through technology

Innovation meets empathy: Expanding access to care through technology

From Population Healthy by Michigan Public Health

March 4, 2025 · 41 min · Season 7

About this episode

Kate Monti discusses her journey in expanding access to care through technology and her work in health equity.

In this episode of Population Healthy, join University of Michigan School of Public Health emeritus professor John Piette as he engages in a compelling conversation with Kate Monti, a Michigan Public Health alumna and co-founder of Avela. Monti shares her unique journey from her work with Workit Health, an innovative platform focused on substance use disorder treatment, to founding Avela, an online-based program designed to support families navigating neurodivergent conditions. Delve into the parallels between addiction and neurodivergence, the role of technology in expanding access to care, and how Monti's multidisciplinary background informs her work in health equity. Gain insights into the challenges and successes of offering tailored interventions that prioritize community, empathy, and evidence-based practice. ----- Learn more about the University of Michigan School of Public Health: publichealth.umich.edu Follow us on social media: Facebook | facebook.com/umichsph Instagram | instagram.com/umichsph LinkedIn | linkedin.com/school/university-of-michigan-school-of-public-health X | x.com/umichsph YouTube | youtube.com/sphweb Discover Michigan Public Health's degree programs…

People in this episode

Guest: Kate Monti

Topics covered

  • technology
  • health equity
  • neurodivergence
  • substance use disorder
  • community care

Keywords

  • Avela
  • Workit Health
  • addiction
  • evidence-based practice

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Avela, Workit Health

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