Did you know we have a Library? And that it’s free? And that you can use it, right now? There’s no shortage of resources out there on health communication, health literacy, digital health, and patient education. When there’s so much to wade through, it becomes more a question of where to start. At Health Communication […]
4 lessons about communication in digital health (in 10 minutes)
It’s no secret that people appreciate and use digital health tools. A recent industry report finds that 87% of Americans used at least one digital health tool in 2017. (An upward trend from 80% two years earlier.) Digital health tools are being used globally as well. They can reach people in remote areas. They are also part […]
Addressing Implicit Bias Audiobook Bundle
Addressing Implicit Bias Audiobook Bundle There are subtle ways our everyday language can unintentionally disadvantage certain social or cultural groups. What’s more, ordinary institutional policies and practices can unwittingly reflect bias. Based in decades of research on bias in language and policy, these materials share a commitment to reducing health disparities. research-based steps you can […]
Health literacy as an interaction, Part 2
“We’re burned by, ‘Tell ‘em what they need to know, and hope they heard.’ It’s the cultural legacy…” A surgeon told me this when we were talking about health literacy. His candor startled me. He went on to make the point that he was convinced he (and his colleagues) could be doing better. Despite […]
Health literacy as an interaction, Part 1
On this date, 14 years ago, Louise Rosenblatt died. She was 100 years old. Louise Rosenblatt was a researcher in reading and writing for nearly the entire 20th century (!!) and into the 21st. Maybe you’ve heard of her. If you haven’t, a Google search for her will yield about 3 billion results. So I’ll […]
Top Ten Most Popular Articles in 2018
Health communication, patient education, health literacy. You care about these; that’s why you’re here. You also like reaching all patients. And saving time. No matter what you think of Top 10 lists, they’re effective and efficient. So here’s your chance to combine all of these: A Top 10 list of articles about health communication, health […]
