Aging doesn’t have to be a steady decline. Nearly half of seniors improve their brain power or physical function as they age. A positive mindset increases the likelihood of healthy aging.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
🗨️Often informed by lived experience, their insights, expertise and tenacity have helped shape conversation and change🗨️
Top Picks: Women campaigning for patient safety⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/leader... #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026
Resource added to the hub from @nihr.bsky.social - Learning from patient and public involvement in action: a collection of webinars.
On a white rectangle green text at the centre says: "History provides stark reminders of what happens when patient voice is not listened to". In the bottom right hand corner is a small green logo that says: Patient Safety Learning.
Claire Cox reflects on the changing landscape of health and care in the NHS and the impact this is having on patients' and families' voices being heard and acted upon: www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
A logo image for Patient Safety Learning and its patient safety platform, the hub.
Our award-winning platform the hub is a great place for frontline staff, patients, campaigners and managers to come together to improve patient safety. Sign up for free today to receive the full benefits.
Register here: pslhub.org/register/#pa...
💬... regulations need a significant update to respond effectively to the growing use of AI in healthcare and the adaptive nature of this technology💬
@patientsafetylearning.org's response to the UK call for evidence on the regulation of AI in healthcare. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety
Patient advocate talking about patient reported outcomes
Our very own @nrgonc.bsky.social patient advocate, Laurel Pracht, presenting at the #NRG2026 winter Town Hall on #patientreportedoutcomes
Town hall time at @nrgonc.bsky.social #NRG2026 Great to hear how well trials are accruing!
NRG Patient Advocate committee members at the 2026 Winter Meeting.
Today, the work of the @nrgonc.bsky.social Patient Advocates continues at #NRG2026
I met Dr. Julie Bauman through my research advocacy at @nrgonc.bsky.social Dr. Bauman is generously giving her time to talk to our Patient Advocate Committee today at #NRG2026 San Francisco. Amazing leader who truly values what research advocates have to offer and supports their ongoing learning 🙏🏻
We are thrilled that Dr. Bauman will be one of our guest speakers for @nrgonc.bsky.social Patient Advocate Committee meeting today at #NRG2026 in San Francisco 🎉 Bringing advocates and investigators together improves clinical trials for patients and advances advocate training.
As the Chair of @nrgonc.bsky.social Patient Advocate Committee, I’m excited to start #NRG2026 with our semi annual advocate meeting. Kicking off in a few hours with guest speakers from NRG Leadership!
Lilly display at #SABCS25 patient advocate event
Image of flower with the word hope
Nothing like starting off #SABCS25 with a message of hope from Lilly Oncology welcoming the amazing patient advocates attending the conference this week.
We are pleased to announce our Communications & Digital Engagement (CDE) Workshop as part of #NRG2025. The workshop, being held as a virtual session, is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, 1-2pm ET. Check out the flyer for details⤵️ & register here: nrgoncology.org/Summer2025Mtg/
It's #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek.
This Top Picks article pulls together nine useful resources shared on the hub, our platform to share learning for #patientsafety, about how to improve access and overcome barriers to cervical screening. www.pslhub.org/learn/miscel...
On a green background is a light green speech bubble that contains the following text "Don't suffer in silence. Talk to someone. Tell them you're not sure what you experienced was OK" In the bottom left corner of the image is a small green logo that says "patient safety learning, the hub". In the bottom right corner of the image is the text: Chelcie Jewitt, Cofounder, Surviving in Scrubs.
🆕Dr Chelcie Jewitt speaks to @helenh49.bsky.social and Peter Duffy about why and how she co-founded @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social, a campaign that shares survivor stories of sexism, harassment and sexual assault in the healthcare workforce.
▶️ www.pslhub.org/learn/cultur...
Curious about how #patient #advocates engage with #cancer #researchers to help improve #clinicaltrials ? Check out my @nrgonc.bsky.social podcast interview to learn more (and enjoy a healthy dose of deep appreciation for the work you do)👇🏻👇🏻
Consultation featured on the hub - @health-ni.gov.uk is seeking views on the introduction of a new approach to reviewing patient safety incidents in Northern Ireland. The deadline for responses is 20 June 2025 at 5.00pm. www.pslhub.org/learn/invest... #patientsafety
The registrations are pouring in for The Power of a 2nd Opinion helping cancer patients gain information, insights, and inspiration to advocate for themselves when considering treatment options. Click below to watch the teaser video, register, and for more information 👇 #bcsm #gyncsm #medsky
There are multiple points along the #cancertreatment pathway where a #secondopinion is an important option. Click below to register for the @PinkRibbonGood webinar, Beyond Diagnosis: The Power of a 2nd Opinion this Thursday, May 8, 12-1pmET:
bit.ly/4iMHaHS
#BCSM #GYNSM #MEDSKY
Event notice for Beyond Diagnosis a virtual education series starting May 8 from 1-2pm ET on the power of a 2nd opinion for those going through breast and gynecological cancers.
On Thursday, May 8, 12-1pmET PinkRibbonGood
launches a new monthly education webinar. Join PRG's Jan Middleton & Sherry Hughes from Cincinnati Cancer Advisors to discuss: The Power of a 2nd Opinion. #BCSM #GYNCSM Register 👇:
www.pinkribbongood.org/upcoming-eve...
#BCSM #GYNCSM #medsky
It was an honor to join Dr. Heidi Donovan in this important discussion about the evolving nature of the relationship between patient advocates and researchers. Thank you, @nrgonc.bsky.social, for this opportunity! #medsky #patientadvocacy #advocacy in #clinicaltrials
Had to wait for the recording but definitely worth it.
@theaacr.bsky.social and Dr. Anna Barker continue to provide SSP #advocates with ongoing education like this so we can keep growing our knowledge and advocacy efforts! Thank you! 🙏
On #WorldCancerDay, we recognize that #cancer is a global health issue. #Patients everywhere rely on treatment improvements and new research discoveries. Advances are not possible without dedicated researchers and #clinicaltrials that everyone can access #MedSky
Shout out to all the #cervical #cancer #advocates and advocacy orgs who educated and inspired during Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Onward, advocates! #MedSky
For the record, you're allowed to find joy in life even in the dark times. That's an act of rebellion in and of itself.
Announcement that NCI director Dr. Ratnell will step down effective January 20, 2025
Just as the Acting Director, NCI Community Oncology Research Program took to the podium for the #NRG2025 winter meeting town hall update, this email announcement came through 😔 #medsky
"Healthcare is a right, not a privilege." #MartinLutherKingJr #HappyBirthday #MLKDay #health #MedSky
🎉 A new year brings fresh opportunities, but the challenges in patient communication remain. Let's make 2025 the year we redefine how we connect with and support patients. It's time to bridge the gap between information and impact. #PatientEngagement #HealthcareCommunication #MedSky
The WaPo headline and subhead are to the point:
FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings:
Inaccurate readings in the medical devices led to inferior care for Black patients.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
#PulseOx
