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On Purpose

Let’s fix the culture of stress

October 13, 2014 By Susannah Fox 3 Comments

The Unmentionables panel at Health 2.0 addressed issues we don’t talk about in public but which deeply affect our health and well-being. I posted the first set of videos last week — here is the second batch. Michael Painter, of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talked about his personal perspective on stress and building a culture […]

Filed Under: hc's problem list, key people Tagged With: #health2con, Alexandra Drane, health 2.0, Kent Bradley, Michael Painter, On Purpose, Unmentionables, Vic Strecher

The goal posts of life

March 22, 2014 By Susannah Fox 10 Comments

Earlier this week, John Sharp tweeted a link to a New York Times column by Abigail Zuger, MD, about the “Unworried Unwell” — people who have been told that they are very ill, but do not seem to want to do anything about it. The comments are wonderful, particularly the Reader’s Picks, including helpful tips about […]

Filed Under: ethics, hc's problem list Tagged With: #whatifhc, Abbe Don, california healthcare foundation, Health Foo, On Purpose, stroke

On Purpose

January 29, 2014 By Susannah Fox 24 Comments

A stylized dung beetle from On Purpose

Research shows that if you can connect to a higher purpose, you will be more likely to reach your health goals. For example, the most effective treatment for hepatitis C is interferon, a drug that requires self-injection and has some very nasty side effects, like fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and skin rashes. It is very difficult […]

Filed Under: key people, social media Tagged With: adherence, David Sifry, Hepatitis C, Lisa Gualtieri, On Purpose, Pamela Ressler, Vic Strecher

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