This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Here’s how we can provide support. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT 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 for granted, and how we […]

This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Here’s how we can provide support. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT 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 for granted, and how we [...]

Health related inequalities are front page news again with COVID. But what can individual health professionals do about helping to reduce health disparities? In this episode, you’ll learn about the role that ordinary, everyday language can play in health disparities, and what you can do to help. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health related inequalities are front page […]

Health related inequalities are front page news again with COVID. But what can individual health professionals do about helping to reduce health disparities? In this episode, you’ll learn about the role that ordinary, everyday language can play in health disparities, and what you can do to help. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health related inequalities are front page [...]

What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Photo: Beverly Zavaleta Communication from clinicians to their patients, and those patients’ families, […]

What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Photo: Beverly Zavaleta Communication from clinicians to their patients, and those patients’ families, [...]

“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Ancona of Kent State University about the power of reflective writing to help us stop and get some perspective. And it doesn’t have to be heavy and involved. We break down a reflective writing […]

“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Ancona of Kent State University about the power of reflective writing to help us stop and get some perspective. And it doesn’t have to be heavy and involved. We break down a reflective writing [...]

This former state epidemiologist helped guide her state through the H1N1 outbreak. She talks to us about how challenging interprofessional communication can be during a crisis, what she learned from H1N1, and two things health pros can do to improve their communication right now. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When there’s a health crisis, clear communication is crucial. […]

This former state epidemiologist helped guide her state through the H1N1 outbreak. She talks to us about how challenging interprofessional communication can be during a crisis, what she learned from H1N1, and two things health pros can do to improve their communication right now. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When there s a health crisis, clear communication is crucial. [...]