Kasley Killam, MPH, social health and connection expert, shares evidence-backed tips for building connection and improving social health in this special Be a Pal Week episode of Unpacked with Papa. In the spirit of Be a Pal Week, Kasley and Papa’s Senior Director of Research, Kelsey McNamara, MPH, discuss why relationships need to be a public health priority, actions everyday people can take to improve social health for themselves and others, and how these seemingly small acts can lead to major changes in both our lives and communities.

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Papa is a new kind of care, built on human connection. Across the country, health plans and employers look to Papa to provide vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, trained and vetted companions, who provide a helping hand and an open ear, resulting in less loneliness and better health. Learn more at ⁠papa.com⁠.

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