Category: Healthcare

What will the second part of this year bring? I am thinking about what that will look like. I always find it amazing to look back a year and see the unexpected changes that occurred. So now I’m trying to be intentional every six months in breaking down what has happened and what I would…

Everyone can be distracted. We know within the context of healthcare , two or more people (ex. doctor and patient) exchange information at each encounter. Multiple reasons to be distracted. But during this important exchange of information, communication is lost when our minds drift off to “What’s for dinner?”; or “I gotta call her.” ;…

I was talking to my mother about a problem she is having with her shoulder. Upon inspection I noticed a lump. I asked her if she had any fatty cyst removed before ? She said no but then explained she had this lump on her back removed a few years ago. I remarked, that’s what…

More than 100,000 people die each year from taking the wrong medicine Another 46% make mistakes, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. This can be corrected using improvement processes and educational programs. Patients, caregivers, and family members- empowered yourself by asking: What am I taking? Why am I taking this medication? How…

That was the Word last night from Pastor Nikki. She was generally saying, you show up and God will do the work. I’m thinking in terms of providing services in healthcare- show up! Don’t talk to a patient /family half paying attention , half listening, half judging, half way in the room and half way…

Companion planting involves growing different species close together to offer benefits. Sometimes the benefits are mutual and sometimes the benefits are one-sided. HealthSpeak can be your companion in navigating health literacy. You share your experience and goals, in return HealthSpeak will provide education to grow your ability to understand health information. The fruits of understanding…

Health inequality can be hidden in front of your eyes. This week a practitioner used the phrase “those people probably”. That’s a dangerous clause. And when you have power and influence to spread your stereotyped convictions, you have a systemic, metastatic condition called health inequity and inequality. The scary part is physicians give advice ,…

It’s Sunday night. As I begin this week, I was thinking how some beginnings are chosen and some are forced upon us. When it comes to health, more often than not, you are forced to make health changes in response to a diagnosed condition. However, I want to plant a seed. I encourage you to…

How appropriate after resurrection Day!! Distractions are over. I was thinking about the word -Masks. Prior to 2020 that word would not generate the responses that our present Covid environment evokes. Opinions are strong – you believe in the role of the mask in disease prevention or you don’t. It makes me look at health…

As this month begins, I find myself beginning a new journey as well. I’m sitting in a great space that is a new Health and Wellness Clinic. I had the privilege of speaking to some health coaches on the topic of health literacy. I am thrilled that my new leader just asked me if I…