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Embracing Co-Design: Engaging Patients and Families Related to the Cures Act

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Northwell sought the voices of patients to co-design an updated patient portal in response to the Cures Act.

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Starting a Pediatric Parent Advisory Council: Overcoming Adversity

Creating a Pediatric Parent Advisory Council (PPAC) can be a transformative way to enhance family-centered care. Join us as we share our journey from the early stages of conceptualizing a PPAC, through navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, to launching a council that has grown and thrived since August 2021. With 16 active parents
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Modeling Mutual Respect in Healthcare

By Kathy Saldana, MA, CPXP Imagine you have an interview for a job you really need. In fact, you won’t be able to pay your bills if you don’t get this job. Before entering the interview, you send a note to the interviewer that reads, “I have zero tolerance for disrespect. You will be removed
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Driving Healthy Behaviors through Social Support: The Role of Co-Responsibility in Weight Loss and Maintenance

The effectiveness of out of hospital lifestyle interventions in healthcare is likely co-dependent on social support from involved one’s. We sought to investigate the interrelationships between patient-partner Co-responsibility, Spousal Support, and Self-efficacy and the mechanisms through which they contribute to health behaviors and outcomes relevant to weight loss and maintenance.
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