Busting some literacy myths: literacy = reading

National Minority Health Month is an opportunity to reflect on the connections between health disparities and communication. It’s essential to lean on research and outside expertise when communicating. But I share what might be an unpopular opinion about the role of expert recommendations in our communication efforts. It’s National Minority Health Month, so we’re going […] The post Reflecting on the connections between health disparities and communication appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

I preview a free maternal health course from the Office of Minority Health, and give you tips on how to get the most out of this great resource. April is National Minority Health Month, so we’re diving into a resource from the Office of Minority Health about maternal health care. I preview this free resource […] The post Previewing a free maternal health course from OMH appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with 3 interviews with women from across the health sector. Today I sit down with Dr. Taquina Davis as she shares research and a personal story about understanding the impact of religious beliefs on patients’ decision-making. March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’re bringing you 3 interviews with […] The post Dr. Taquina Davis on understanding the impact of religious beliefs on patients’ decision-making appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with interviews from women across the health sector. In today’s episode, Dr. Ann Ancona from Kent State University College of Nursing tells you how she encourages her nursing students to think critically about patient care and communication. March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, we’re bringing you 3 interviews with […] The post Dr. Ann Ancona on encouraging critical thinking in health professions students appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

Today’s episode is about anti-fat bias in the reproductive health context. I talk with two researchers, Dr. Erin Basinger and Dr. Margaret Quinlan, about anti-fat bias as a life-or-death problem in patient communication. They also generously share a fantastic list of resources that I link to in the transcript below. Dr. Erin Basinger is Associate […] The post Dr. Erin Basinger & Dr. Margaret Quinlan on Anti-fat bias in reproductive health appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

Our live event is just around the corner! It’s just one of many ways HCP can take things off your plate. Because you’re listening to this show, chances are you’re also working on some of the most deep-seated and persistent problems facing society today. I talk with my colleague, India Menon, about what it means […] The post What HCP can do for you, Part 2 appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

An HCP team member joins Dr. Liebel on mic for the first time to share some of the many ways HCP can help you and your organization. We also announce our first ever live event! There’s a first time for everything, and today’s episode is the first time for two different things. I get to […] The post What HCP can do for you, Part 1 appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

In today’s episode, I talk about time with otolaryngologist and podcast host, Dr. Bradley Block. He shares some of what he’s learned about efficiency in patient communication. Time. It’s the ultimate constraint on any interaction. In today’s episode, I talk with otolaryngologist and podcast host, Dr. Bradley Block. He shares some of what he’s learned […] The post Dr. Bradley Block on efficiency in patient communication appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

Happy New Year! Here are 4 reasons to be hopeful if you care about communication. Got a minute? Tell us what you think of this series (anonymously). We’re starting 2024 with some good news. Today’s episode is about four trends I’ve been noticing in the communication circles that I run in that I think are […] The post 4 hopeful communication trends appeared first on Health Communication Partners.

I share the most common question I get asked as a communication expert. I tell you how I answer, and break down why it works. No matter what your role is as a health professional, what your specialty or topic is, or who your audience is, this episode is about the single best piece of […] The post Your top communication question, answered appeared first on Health Communication Partners.