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Reaching Minorities with Effective Patient Education
It will be years before we get the full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on American society, but a few things are already clear. The pandemic revealed what public health experts have been talking about for years: our healthcare system does a good job in delivering acute care to everyone, but when ...
COVID-19 Vaccination: A Mass Experiment in Public Health Education
The spring of 2021 is shaping up to be a season like no other: the United States is wildly exceeding its own ambitious vaccination goals—some days administering more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccines a day—even as more transmissible virus variants are driving a fourth wave of cases. National experts including Anthony Fauci, White House ...
Improving Prescription Compliance with Education
Even under the best circumstances—a quiet office, no emergency needs—getting a new prescription can be confusing. Patients need to learn about the new medication, how it may interact with any other meds they are on, how to take it properly, and what side effects to watch out for. Add in the stress of ...
Connect: What Is It and How Can You Get It?
The Wellness Network is proud to announce the launch of our newest TV channel: Connect. Designed to improve the overall patient experience, Connect is a complimentary channel that features a mix of entertainment, relaxation, and wellness education. It’s perfect for waiting rooms and common areas. Check out the FAQs below to learn more ...
Issues Facing Women’s Health in the Pandemic
Written by Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC There is no better time than Women’s History Month to examine the issues women are facing as this pandemic hits its one year mark. From stress to screenings, it is so important that women’s unique health needs are met and identified during these hard times. Loss of ...
Case in Point: Using Patient Education throughout Labor & Delivery
When it comes to new moms and families, one of the persistent challenges hospitals and healthcare providers face is getting good, credible information in front of moms before they turn to Dr. Google. A recent study in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth analyzed surveys of new moms to find out how many ...