Throughout my career, I’ve been deeply immersed in government-run health systems.
I trained as a physician in a veterans hospital, public safety-net institution, and state university academic medical center. My orientation toward public health developed during my time at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and while leading a research unit within Cook County’s health system. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside mission-driven professionals who are deeply committed to advancing the health of all people. I took to heart the advice to surround myself with great and humble individuals, who I found in these public systems. In these podcast interviews, I have the privilege of sharing the stories of those who built and led impactful programs with passion and compassion. Their work inspires me, and I thrust that it will inspire you, too.
– Dr. William (Bill) Trick
Meet the Team
Dr. William (Bill) Trick
Founder
Dr. William (Bill) Trick retired from Cook County Hospital in 2024 after a career as a clinician and researcher. He trained in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service. At Cook County Hospital and the CDC, he collaborated with many mission-oriented colleagues. He’s preserving their legacy through these interviews & exposing the value of government-run health institutions.
Jake Trick
Production Assistant
Jake Trick graduated from Northwestern in 2024 in Biological Sciences (Computational and Systems Biology) and a minor in Science in Human Culture (Medicine and Society). After working in the Post-Baccalaureate Program at the NIH, he started medical school at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He edits episode content, and assists with the development of pre-interview scripts.
Dr. Christine Acob
Production Associate
Dr. Christine Acob retired from Cook County and joined Inspired to Heal as Production Associate after her Beats & Balance Episode 4 interview. After directing the Internal Medicine residency program, Chris is enjoying life as an avid hiker, photographer, and learner—whether drums or finding the perfect balance of light & shadows (literally).
Ryann Elguessab
Production Assistant
Ryann Elguessab is a junior at Northwestern University studying Data Science and Global Health. He is interested in the convergence of technology and equity, and how data can be used to uplift underrepresented voices in public health. Ryann works on website development and content editing.
Mia Fethiere
Production Assistant
Mia Fethiere is a junior studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is interested in the implications of public policy within the healthcare system. Mia focuses researching potential topics and guests.
Dr. William (Bill) Trick
Founder
Dr. William (Bill) Trick retired from Cook County in 2024 after a career as a clinician, researcher, and epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He collaborated with many mission-oriented colleagues during his career. He’s preserving their legacy through these interviews and exposing the value of government-run health institutions.
Jake Trick
Production Assistant
Jake Trick graduated from Northwestern in 2024 in Biological Sciences (Computational and Systems Biology) and a minor in Science in Human Culture (Medicine and Society). He lives in Washington DC, working in the Post-Baccalaureate Program at the NIH. He researches guests, edits episode content, and assists with the development of pre-interview scripts.
Dr. Christine Acob
Production Associate
Dr. Christine Acob retired from Cook County and joined Inspired to Heal as Production Associate after her Beats & Balance Episode 4 interview. After directing the Internal Medicine residency program, Chris is enjoying life as an avid hiker, photographer, and learner—whether drums or finding the perfect balance of light & shadows (literally).
Ryann Elguessab
Production Assistant
Ryann Elguessab is a sophomore at Northwestern University studying Data Science and Global Health. He is interested in the convergence of technology and equity, and how data can be used to uplift underrepresented voices in public health. Ryann works on website maintenance and video production.
Mia Fethiere
Production Assistant
Mia Fethiere is a sophomore studying Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is interested in the implications of public policy within the healthcare system. Mia focuces researching potential topics and guests.
Haley Rodriguez
Production Assistant
Haley graduated from Georgia Tech in May 2026 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Architecture. She works as a research assistant at the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities at Lurie Children’s Hospital, assisting with clinical research and bioethics work.
The views expressed by the host and all guests are their own and are not representative of any current or past employers. This podcast and affiliated content are not medical advice.
