We’re all tired. We’ve all endured. And we’re still working toward health equity. 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. Working toward health equity? […]
Health Literacy & Digital Health Literacy
Episode 110 How does health literacy show up in real life?
We’re still celebrating Health Literacy Month! In this episode, you’ll learn about one potential barrier to health literacy work that comes from within the health literacy field itself, and what you can do to get around it. It’s health literacy month! If you’re someone who cares about health literacy and its connections to equity–and I […]
When you want to do something about health literacy right now
“The Shanghai Declaration positions health literacy as one of three key pillars to support the world to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. The Shanghai Declaration has very little detail on how to use health literacy in a practical way.” – Richard Osbourne There are many reasons why it can feel like health literacy is hard […]
Episode 108 Asking hard questions about health equity research
What does it mean to do health equity research? This episode look at a recent STAT news article and asks some hard questions about health equity research. Listen here and read the transcript below. Many of you who listen to this show are involved in health equity work in one way or another. And Health […]
4 mini-lessons about digital health equity
Tech companies and leaders are trying to help digital health solutions live up to their goals of promoting health equity. As a researcher and educator, I’m especially attuned to equity issues in communication and health literacy when it comes to digital health solutions. Here are 4 ten minute podcast episodes I hope might be helpful […]
Read this when you need encouragement on the road to health equity
It’s Health Communication Partners’ 4th anniversary! You know by now that reflective practice is core to what we do around here. Today, I’m reflecting. I promised this year that health equity would be ‘front and center‘ for HCP. I wanted to see how we were doing so far. I admit, I also needed some cheering […]