Tag Archives: health
Health Professionals React to Morning-After Pill Controversy
It’s no secret that the morning-after pill has been (and continues) sparking controversy among many health professionals, groups and organizations across the US in recent months. Here’s a little recap: In February, the Obama administration revealed a new health care … Continue reading
From the Boston Marathon Tragedy Emerges a Sense of Community
In the hours following the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon last Monday, many people took to social media to express their concerns, new findings, and words of sympathy to those affected. One quote that went viral and has stood … Continue reading
3 Types of Barriers to Medication Adherence
You might think you know the barriers to patients taking their medication, but are you sure? Dr. R. James Dudl, MD, recently shared with us a list of the three types of barriers to medication adherence. Dr. Dudl, Diabetes Lead … Continue reading
Motivating your patients through behavior change strategies
How do you motivate your patients & communities to make behavior changes for a healthier lifestyle? We know it isn’t easy to do, especially around the holidays, and can often take a long time. Thankfully, there are many behavior models … Continue reading
We want to share our BEST resources with you!
Like we expressed last week, November is a month of sharing. What have you been sharing so far this month? As another way to give back, we thought it would be great to share some of SurroundHealth’s best resources (as … Continue reading
Give thanks with SurroundHealth
Can you believe it’s already November? As we enter this month of thanksgiving, we reflect on all of the wonderful people and things in our lives. SurroundHealth is so very thankful for all of our new members, partnerships and relationships … Continue reading
Recovering from Hurricane Sandy…
For those of us on the east coast, Mother Nature’s latest blow really hit home. Many places, homes, and landmarks once familiar to us are now unrecognizable or washed away. We hope that all our members’ homes and families remained … Continue reading
Health Literacy and the Mantis Shrimp
Looking to radio for inspiration My family (1 adult female, 1 adult male, and 2 inquisitive 9-year-olds) listens to Radiolab. It’s a WNYC public radio production that tackles oversized topics related to science (such as “Time” or “Death”!) by weaving … Continue reading
Health Literacy Happens All Around Us
An earlier view Years ago, when I thought about health literacy, I pictured someone reading an educational brochure to learn more about her condition and treatment. I wanted to make sure that brochure provided the key information—not too much, … Continue reading
Digital Health Literacy: Separate Fact from Fiction
In a world where patients increasingly seek health information online, questions arise as to the quality of the source and content of the resources. Are patients able to navigate the internet and interpret information in a beneficial way? Are they … Continue reading
