The Red Couch on the Road

This series, led by Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, will uncover the stories behind J&J CareCommunity, our global social impact platform that champions health workers who connect their communities to care.

Watch. Be inspired. And join us on the journey to strengthen the foundation of health systems—one conversation at a time.

Episode 3: Improving access to care with promotoras

Since 2009, Johnson & Johnson and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation have supported Community Health Ambassadors, or promotoras de salud, trusted members of the local community who help close the gap between community and care.

In this episode, Vanessa meets with Mariam Merced, Director of Community Health Promotions at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Listen as they discuss the work of promotoras, how the Community Health Ambassador program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is making an impact in the New Brunswick community and the program’s next chapter.

About 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.

Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson

Introducing 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.

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