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One of the common questions I've heard over the years about Global Medical Brigades is when we will begin our work in a new country. It doesn't happen often. Where and when to expand are comprehensive decisions that take into consideration a multitude of factors. We ask ourselves and prospective community partners questions like: - Is our collaboration scalable beyond medical relief? Will it be possible to tap into and sustain local leadership to promote access to healthcare, public health and water infrastructure, and economic development? - What are the current and potential socioeconomic strengths and challenges at local, national, and regional levels? - What needs are prioritized and requested by prospective partner communities? What resources do we have to offer? Do these align? With our impactful history of sustainable development in Central America, strong local leadership, and high stakeholder interest, communities Belize became an undeniable fit for our program. It's exciting to hear feedback live from volunteers Aaliyah and Maggie from Montclair State University!

Delivering better healthcare and improving access to clinical research, closer to home.

Are you missing your experience at the 2024 bryt Symposium? In celebration of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and to build on the momentum of Dr. Ablon's Keynote session on #CollaborativeProblemSolving, the bryt team was lucky enough to ask a few more questions in this "Conversations with Courtney" video featuring Stuart Ablon, PhD of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. Please check it out, repost/share with your networks, and tell us your takeaways in the comments section!

Learn more about the work that the Hawthorne Effect is doing to reimagine clinical trials to “deliver innovative, accessible, inclusive clinical trials” in an effort to “improve the health and well-being of all humanity:” http://ow.ly/fpSy104RmSz

🎉 Exciting Announcement: Cycadian Health Advocacy is now Rachel Westlake Consulting! 🎉 I'm thrilled to introduce new services that educate and engage patient groups, care professionals, and industry stakeholders about patient self-advocacy. My signature services include interactive presentations and workshops on patient self-advocacy with a patient panel. I'm currently building customized programs for some excellent universities and nursing students. I love this work, and so do my patient partners. My experience as an independent health care advocate working with AYA cancer survivors and individuals with chronic conditions has deepened my understanding of the critical role of patient self-advocacy and patient agency. I'm also an experienced patient – a 2x AYA cancer survivor. I've dug into the literature that connects the dots on what's missing in meaningful participation. In partnership with esteemed medical professionals, I'm developing an innovative protocol focused on self-advocacy to further our collective knowledge in this vital area. Check out my new services, learn about the pillars of the work, and join me in fostering patient agency, meaningful engagement, and active participation on my website - www.rachelwestlake.com. Let's work together to create health care that's not just interactive but truly collaborative.💙 Booking now for Summer and Fall 2024. #HealthCareAdvocate #BCPA #HealthCareEducation #SelfAdvocacy #RachelWestlakeConsulting #NewBeginnings #PatientEngagement #PatientAdvocacy #SharedDecisionMaking #AYACancer #ChronicConditions

What an honor it is to continue to give back and serve. I’m a firm believer that servant leadership is true leadership and embodies: ✔️Empathy ✔️Coaching ✔️Listening ✔️Foresight ✔️Trailblazing ✔️Stewardship ✔️Collaboration ✔️Change Agent ✔️Self-awareness ✔️Conceptulaization ✔️Community Building ✔️Emotional Intelligence ✔️Unleashing energy and potential And, being a true servant leader is all about seeing and taking opportunities to serve others; sharing power and control to drive engagement; and measuring success through growth and development. Lets continue to make a difference and be that difference in the world.

NEW BLOG POST ALERT! "CenterPointe's mission, 'to help the people we serve get better, sooner, for longer,' is a testament to our unwavering commitment. This commitment has led to the development of the CenterPointe Model of Care and its five foundational pillars. These pillars, the guiding principles of our services, ensure a personalized approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances." Visit our website to read more about CenterPointe's Model of Care from our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Ryan Carruthers. https://ow.ly/nMmR50REPnJ

On this episode of Crossing the Chasm, Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD, FCCP, FAASM joins Gregory R. Johnson, MD, SFHM, to discuss the incorporation of faith and work. Dr. Hassaballa serves many roles as an associate regional medical director, department chair, adjunct professor, writer, and ordained minister. He shares the importance and challenges of seeing the light in others and building bridges, both as a physician healer and as a colleague. https://bit.ly/3N7rjXu

Have you heard about the Rural Collective? It was established in 2021 to help connect UMN expertise across the state and to facilitate collaboration. It is part of the Rural Health Program and is funded by CTSI and the Office of Academic and Clinical Affairs. The Rural Collective is a forum for networking and collaboration. It provides a space where university faculty and staff can identify shared areas of interest and connect to work together on common goals. Learn more at https://z.umn.edu/9nq0