Rahel Behailu, the health equity program executive for the YMCA of Greater Seattle, recently joined host Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae" to discuss her work in solving health disparities. Behailu pointed to an unavoidable truth: a person's financial circumstances should not determine their health. 

While many people still view the YMCA primarily as a fitness center, Behailu highlighted its significant evolution into a leading national organization dedicated to health equity. The organization's outreach has expanded well beyond its physical locations to serve those who have been displaced by gentrification and lack traditional access to care. 

Behailu's dedication is fueled by her experience as the mother of a cancer survivor and her understanding of the immense toll chronic illness takes on families. She envisioned the YMCA as a bridge, connecting community members with major medical institutions and helping to close the gap where medical providers may not fully grasp a patient's culture or personal biases.

Learn more about the YMCA of Greater Seattle at seattleymca.org 

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