This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Health Communication Partners can provide support. Listen here, or read the transcript below. Today, perhaps more than ever, professionals across the health sector are stopping and asking hard questions of ourselves. About what we do, what we take […]
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20 Ways to help address health disparities
Examining and addressing racism, discrimination, and social inequalities as root causes of health disparities has become an important goal for many in the health care community. This is slow and difficult work. It can be threatening to acknowledge that we live and participate in networks and systems geared to work better for some than for […]
Thank you to our audience of health professionals
Health professionals, thank you for the work you do in the world. Everyday, and today. Thank you for turning to Health Communication Partners for support. Over the last few months, we’ve had a tremendous increase in visitors, subscribers, and members. The download rate for our podcast series has doubled. This is incredibly exciting and […]
Reflecting in writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
Taking a moment to reflect can sound like a luxury right now. Yet pausing to stop, and intentionally consider what’s going on around us, can also provide emotional distance from all the intensity. Writing is a powerful form of thinking. When you combine reflection and writing, you have the potential to see life a little […]
How Freire can help with communication about COVID-19
The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis. With that, comes the urgent need for effective education about this health crisis. If you’re a health professional, educating patients or the public, this is for you. I’m going to tell you one thing you can do—one important change you can make right now—that will improve how […]
What are you learning from COVID? 15 reflective practice prompts
This is for the healthcare and public health professionals, leaders, educators, and health professions students living through COVID-19. I see you, and this is one way I can offer support. Specifically, I’m hoping to help you untangle some things, or perhaps slow the train down a bit, when it comes to what you’re learning right now. […]