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How trust in healthcare marketing can help bring patients back
My son was sick a few weeks ago. It was pretty run-of-the-mill stuff around here with a family of five. But, thanks to COVID-19, every symptom was put through a different, more rigorous lens: Cough? Check. Body aches? Check. Fever? [...]
Empathetic communication in healthcare: More vital than ever
One of the beautiful things about the written word is that it can last forever. One of the terrible things about the written word is, yep, it can last forever. That's why it matters that we choose our words carefully [...]
How Providence used content to connect with patients during COVID-19
The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was diagnosed at Providence. The healthcare organization serves communities in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Providence is consistently on the front lines of providing innovative ways to deliver [...]
How to create provider bios using SurveyMonkey
It’s time to update your website’s doctor bios. While no small task, it’s certainly an important one — 76% of consumers surveyed by Yext in 2017 said they go online to find a provider. What’s the best way to tackle [...]
Happy Nurses Day: Our gratitude is beyond words
Last week we invited you to take a moment to close your eyes and listen to the sound of gratitude. To celebrate Nurses Day — and all healthcare heroes — we want to show you how much your selfless service [...]
What do you do when words aren’t enough?
Johnny and Emma Delagrange singing "Healthcare Heroes." Writers and marketers typically aren’t at loss for words. But sometimes words just aren’t enough. Shock. Grief. Gratitude. Some emotions feel too big to contain. It’s humbling to watch friends, family, [...]