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The Red Couch on the Road

Originally created as an internal space to share insights, spotlight innovation and encourage open dialogue, The Red Couch was designed to break silos and build stronger collaboration across Johnson & Johnson.

Today, it has grown into The Red Couch on the Road, a powerful storytelling platform that promotes authentic, transparent dialogue about the evolving landscape of healthcare. Led by Vanessa Broadhurst , Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, each episode reveals the people and ideas reshaping the future of care.

This chapter of the series explores the stories behind J&J CareCommunity, our global social impact platform that champions health workers who connect their communities to care.

Healthier futures are possible when we listen to and understand each other. Tune in and let these stories inspire you.
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Episode 3: Improving access to care with promotoras

Promotoras, also known as Community Health Ambassadors, are bridging the gap between community and care every day in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In episode three, Vanessa meets with Mariam Merced, Director of Community Health Promotions at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick to explore how promotoras change lives.

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J&J CareCommunity

Johnson & Johnson is closing the gap between communities and care through J&J CareCommunity. Building on our legacy, J&J CareCommunity is rooted in championing nurses and health workers, the heart of the care system, and advancing programs that improve access to quality care for communities worldwide.

Vanessa Broadhurst

Vanessa Broadhurst is Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Vanessa is responsible for advancing our strategy across Corporate Marketing, Global Communications, Health Equity and Philanthropic giving. She leads a world-class team that is passionate about changing the trajectory of health for humanity.