Whenever we can, we take what we learn from our individual cases and work to change policies or practices to prevent these problems from happening to others. In her letter, Meg wrote about a family …
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Lawyers in the Doctor’s Office: Partnering to Address Health-Harming Legal Needs
Many patients and families enter the health care system already burdened with stressful situations. Legal issues can pose significant challenges when people try to secure a job, find stable housing, build credit, and access services. …
We’re open…and adapting!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have kept our courses humming, and we continue to partner with organizations serving the community to help ensure clients and patients can access the care and resources they need. We …
Young adults who have experienced depression share insights
Directors’ note: Summer 2020
As we move into a new decade of advocacy and education, we are reminded of the fragility of our systems of care–and of the resilience of so many people who navigate them. The COVID-19 pandemic …
Trans health module builds students’ cultural competence
New Trans Health Module trains students in cultural competence In health care, discrimination against trans people occurs in both blatant and subtle ways. A seemingly simple question can negate one’s identity. Patients must complete forms …
CPP Certificate in Consumer Health Advocacy
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Training and curriculum efforts elevate patient voices
CPP invested heavily this year in growing and strengthening the Health Experiences Research Network (HERN). We played a key role in training more 40 new researchers, community advocates, graduate students, and clinicians to implement rigorous …
Research team fills gap during COVID-19
The CPP research team has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in two major ways. Global Health Experiences with COVID-19 Module. As part of an international initiative to understand people’s experiences of care during COVID-19, our …