Examining and addressing racism, discrimination, and social inequalities as root causes of health disparities has become an important goal for many in the health care community. This is slow and difficult work. It can be threatening to acknowledge that we live and participate in networks and systems geared to work better for some than for […]
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Thank you to our audience of health professionals
Health professionals, thank you for the work you do in the world. Everyday, and today. Thank you for turning to Health Communication Partners for support. Over the last few months, we’ve had a tremendous increase in visitors, subscribers, and members. The download rate for our podcast series has doubled. This is incredibly exciting and […]
Free on-demand webinar! Writing for the public: the Building BRIDGES approach
I’m proud to offer you another FREE on-demand webinar, via Train.org, thanks to Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and the Region 2 Public Health Training Center. “Writing for the Public: The Building BRIDGES Approach” Click here to access webinar Today more than ever, we recognize the importance of health related messages to the public’s health. […]
Patient communication during COVID with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta
What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Listen here, and read the transcript below. Communication from clinicians to their patients, […]
Remote learning resources for Health Professions Educators
Health professions faculty are being told to prepare hybrid or online course offerings for next year. As you prepare for next semester, whatever it holds, HCP has world-class materials, and an app that lets your students practice what you teach. Digital bundles Perfect for hybrid, face-to-face or remote learning Use as one lesson or […]
Reflecting in writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
Taking a moment to reflect can sound like a luxury right now. Yet pausing to stop, and intentionally consider what’s going on around us, can also provide emotional distance from all the intensity. Writing is a powerful form of thinking. When you combine reflection and writing, you have the potential to see life a little […]