This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Here’s how we can provide support. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Today, perhaps more than ever, professionals across the health sector are stopping and asking hard questions of ourselves. About what we do, what we take for granted, and how we […]
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20 Ways to help address health disparities
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 […]
How ordinary conversations in healthcare may contribute to health disparities Rebroadcast
Health related inequalities are front page news again with COVID. But what can individual health professionals do about helping to reduce health disparities? In this episode, you’ll learn about the role that ordinary, everyday language can play in health disparities, and what you can do to help. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health related inequalities are front page […]
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 […]
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, […]
Patient communication during COVID with Dr. Bevery 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. Photo: Beverly Zavaleta Communication from clinicians to their patients, and those patients’ families, […]