As health professionals, you care about health literacy. It’s become shorthand for “the patient side of things,” and its importance can’t be overstated. Yet health literacy is a large field. The research on health literacy covers a massive territory. So it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. In this infographic, I offer some distinctions […]
Health Literacy & Digital Health Literacy
Episode 161 4 health equity topics we’re following
It’s our podcasting anniversary! We’re 6! And we’re celebrating by taking a look at what’s ahead. Here are 4 topics in health equity that are priorities here at HCP. It’s our 6th anniversary and we are taking this opportunity to do a little looking back and a little looking forward. I don’t know what your […]
Interested in Dr. Liebel giving a talk at your organization?
Take the next step in moving toward health equity. HCP’s Dr. Liebel can provide a customized talk or workshop for your organization. Topics Communication as part of health equity strategy Patient education as part of health equity strategy Multi-sector communication …and all topics on this site! These are not talks-in-a-box. We co-construct the talk or […]
Working toward health equity? Remember to rest
Is is possible to take it easy and move forward? Yes. It’s not only possible, it’s necessary. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some of HCP’s exclusive, original resources to support you in supporting yourself as you work to advance health equity. Working toward health equity? 5 reasons to take a break […]
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Episode 142 Melina Ortigas on making screenings more accessible
Patient screenings are widely used in medicine and public health. A public health program administrator in California shares what she and her colleagues are learning from taking a critical look at screenings. Screenings for patients are important tools. They’re ubiquitous in medicine and public health. But they’re not without their challenges, for professionals and for […]