I want to thank Dr. Jonas Attilus for inviting me as his guest on the most recent episode of “Social Medicine on Air,” out this week. I’m so glad to introduce you to this series! You may remember Dr. Attilus from his interivew about power, humility and trust in physician/patient communication. Dr. Attilus blew me […]
Episode 109 Busting some literacy myths: literacy = reading
It’s our 4th anniversary and we’re kicking off a new feature! Our first installment of “Busting some literacy myths” takes a look at the long-lived notion that literacy = reading. Learn one way this common misconception might be more accurate than it seems, and how this can help you in your practice. It’s Health Literacy Month, […]
Busting some literacy myths: literacy = reading
It’s our 4th anniversary and we’re kicking off a new feature! Our first installment of “Busting some literacy myths” takes a look at the long-lived notion that literacy = reading. Learn one way this common misconception might be more accurate than it seems, and how this can help you in your practice. It’s Health Literacy Month, […]
When you want to do something about health literacy right now
“The Shanghai Declaration positions health literacy as one of three key pillars to support the world to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. The Shanghai Declaration has very little detail on how to use health literacy in a practical way.” – Richard Osbourne There are many reasons why it can feel like health literacy is hard […]
Episode 108 Asking hard questions about health equity research
What does it mean to do health equity research? This episode look at a recent STAT news article and asks some hard questions about health equity research. Listen here and read the transcript below. Many of you who listen to this show are involved in health equity work in one way or another. And Health […]
Asking hard questions about health equity research
What does it mean to do health equity research? This episode look at a recent STAT news article and asks some hard questions about health equity research. Many of you who listen to this show are involved in health equity work in one way or another. And Health Communication Partners is a health equity focused […]