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Tag: health

Making Research Matter

Every year, thousands of high-quality medical research studies are published, yet many never influence clinical practice, patient decision-making, or health policy. On average, it takes 17 years from publication for research to be implemented. Sometimes research is locked behind paywalls. Sometimes it’s written in highly technical language. And sometimes, it simply isn’t shared in ways […]

Oct 19, 2026

audience-centered communication. Key audience-aware strategies: plain language, avoid jargon, show relevance, choose the right format

Reality of Social Determinants of Health: Mateo

In 2019, Nemours Children’s Health conducted a revealing survey involving over 1,000 parents of children under 18. The findings underscored that 32% missed their child’s appointments due to financial or logistical issues, and 23% feared running out of food before they could afford more. This instructive learning module and virtual environment is based on the […]

Aug 2, 2023

Water and Health

This e-module covers the impact of water quality on individual and community health. Updated 2026

Jul 18, 2022

Module screenshot showing water cycle.

Climate and Health

This e-module offers users insights into the impact of climate change on human health. Updated 2026

Jul 18, 2022

Module screenshot of cartoon characters experiencing excessive heat.

Introduction to Climate Change

This e-module offers users an introduction to climate change and its effect on the community and human health. Updated 2026 

Jul 18, 2022

Module screenshot of cartoon characters in different situations.