Why Kindness Never Goes Out of Style
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With all the stress many of us are under, we need kindness more than ever. It is the light that helps break through the darkness and can be the turning point in someone’s day.
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Yes, Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference
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Never underestimate the power one person’s voice can make. Hear how one tweet led to an organizational change.
Read More5 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Volunteer Role
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As we start a new year, now is the perfect time to hit pause and reflect on the volunteer roles you hold. Do they spark your passion? Are you making a difference? Or is it time to cut ties and move on?
Read MoreWhy We Can’t Hit Pause on Patient Engagement
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COVID-19 has caused many businesses to close, schools to be shut down and healthcare facilities to scale back operations. Another change has been the removal of patient voices from healthcare.
Read MoreFacts Hold the Power in Advocating
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Facts can be your superpower in advocating for yourself or a loved one. They help support your case or find common ground. Taking the time to get clear on the facts, instead of leading with emotions, can make the difference between having your voice heard and being ignored.
Read MoreHow to go Beyond Token Engagement
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While many healthcare organizations talk about patient engagement, few have found how to engage patients in a meaningful way. To go beyond token engagement, patients need to be equal partners at the table and given the support needed to be heard.
Read MoreSetting Boundaries as a Volunteer
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We volunteer because we’re passionate about an organization or a cause. But how often do we take the time to establish and share our boundaries to ensure we have the energy to continue volunteering?
Read MorePatient Engagement Starts with Storytelling
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Many healthcare organizations are looking for ways to include patient voices. The first step in recruiting volunteers is to use storytelling to help people understand and appreciate the various aspects of your organization. On a personal level not corporate.
Read MoreStop Complaining and Speak Up!!
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No rants allowed! We all have a role to play in contributing to positive conversations that are respectful of all opinions. Take the time to get educated and find a way to have your voice heard in a meaningful way.
Read MoreHighlight the Person Not Just the Diagnosis
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To get the support you need, let people see you as a person, going beyond the diagnosis. It’s about taking the time to make the personal connection so you don’t get a cookie cutter approach to treatment.
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