“There’s no inherent meaning in information. It’s what we do with that information that matters.”
The Role of “Social Facts”
The year is 2014. The place is Birmingham, England. The City Councilor of Birmingham has received a document now known…
Don’t Speak: The Consequences of Silencing Healthcare
When legislation is in pursuit of controlling the narrative in one space, we automatically reduce the number of areas in…
No Surprises (?) in the No Surprises Act
Earlier this January, I had my yearly physical. After my visit, I paid my copay and went about my day,…
The Big Question: Is there Harm Reduction in Healthcare?
There’s no denying it: healthcare is full of bureaucracy (even spelling “bureaucracy” feels bureaucratic). We’re told that red tape is…
Fundraising Is Advocacy: Building Awareness & Action for Community Causes
What comes to mind when you think about “fundraising?” Kathleen Peters, Director of Charitable Giving at A Safe Place, challenges…
Challenging Nostalgia and the Fallacy of “Return”
Almost immediately after we began addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, we began talking about a “return” to pre-COVID times. That conversation…
It’s Pride, Y’all: From Pride to Trauma and Back Again
On May 31, 2022, President Biden signed a proclamation announcing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride…
Understanding Stability, Agility, and Distribution of Our Healthcare
Healthcare is more than the prevention, treatment, or maintenance of clinical conditions. It also plays a role in how governments…
Marketing 102: Three Ways To Approach Marketing If You Are Not A Marketing Expert
Effective marketing is crucial to the success of your business. But what if don’t have a background in marketing? What…
The 1, 2, and 3 of Policy Engagement: How To Stay Current With Limited Resources
Everything we do is dictated by a policy (or the lack thereof). By extension, that means everyone is impacted by…