It’s the second anniversary of HealthCommunicationPartners.com. We’ve been celebrating in a few different ways, and today I wanted to write to you. This is because so much has happened in Year 2, thanks largely to you! So I want to share some highlights, some surprises…and some exciting announcements as we begin Year 3. Highlights Hearing your […]
Health Communication
Curious about your communication? 5 quick ways to self-assess
I’ve recently taught three classes about communication in healthcare. They were for different groups – physicians, clinical and clerical staff, and public health. Yet there was one consistent challenge across all participants: stopping to take a good, clear look at their own communication. Today, I thought I’d ask you a question I asked in my […]
Communication when the patient (or parent) is a provider
We’re celebrating the 2nd anniversary of HealthCommunicationPartners.com. One of the wonderful facets of my work is the people I get to meet. Recently, I interviewed Dr. Ann Ancona from Kent State University for 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication. Dr. Ancona talked about a specific communication challenge she faces as a provider and an educator: […]
6 handy infographics
We’re celebrating our 2nd anniversary here at HealthCommunicationPartners.com. And we brought you a gift! It’s party time at Health Communication Partners Our present to you: 6 exclusive infographics, all right here in one neat package. These Health Communication Partners original infographics cover some basic (and definitely not-basic) information in health literacy, patient education, and health […]
Available now: free webinar on multi-sector communication
Hello friends, I’m proud to offer you a free webinar on communication in multi-sector collaborations, in conjunction with Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, and the Region 2 Public Health Training Center. “Building BRIDGES: Understanding our Position in Multi-Sector Communication.” Click here to access free webinar This webinar is first in a three-part series designed […]
It’s the 50th episode of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication
Thank you, everyone! It’s our 50th episode today! Without you, we would not have gotten here. You may know I co-produce the “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” series with my brother Joe. What you might not know is why we do this, and what goes into it. A while back, I asked Joe what […]