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 […]
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Four familiar problems with health literacy
Because health literacy is such a broad term, it can be frustrating to work with, get advice on, or give advice on. This sentiment was front and center recently, when I gave a plenary about health literacy in a session the organizers had titled: “The Stumbling Block: Health Literacy.” Here, I’m considering some challenges you […]
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 […]
YOU can help redefine health literacy
Yes, YOU. You can help redefine health literacy. Right now! As long as you’re reading this before August 5, 2019, you can help redefine health literacy. I’ll share the news, the important details, and some resources to get your thoughts going. The news From a recent email update from the CDC: “The Department of Health […]
Multimodality and health literacy, in memory of Gunther Kress
As a confirmed health literacy fan, I’m glad for health professionals’ high level of awareness around health literacy. I am often asked some version of the question: what can we do better as a field to support patients in growing their health literacy? My goal in this short essay is to challenge the way you […]
Infographic: 13 ways to reflect on patient/client communication
Here at Health Communication Partners, we think (and talk and write) about health communication all the time. It’s, y’know, in our name. Of all the possible ways of approaching the issue of communicating with patients, this is one of my favorites. That’s partly because when it comes to communicating as professionals, reflective practice can help […]