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In March, we spoke to some of the brilliant members of the CommonHealth Assets Lived Experience Panel. They shared with us what being involved has been like for them and the importance of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. Here's a glimpse below:   🎥 Stacy shared her journey, highlighting how the Panel has brought her new experiences and built her confidence, emphasising the supportive and familial atmosphere it fosters. 🌍 We explored the Panel's impact beyond borders, as Sandra described connecting with members from different regions and organisations, exchanging valuable insights and experiences. 💡 Mark and Benjamin also touched upon the practical benefits, such as refining research questions and streamlining processes, demonstrating the tangible value that lived experience brings to academic projects. 🔍 Lastly, we delved into the crucial role of lived experience panels in research, highlighting their unique ability to provide authentic, firsthand perspectives that enrich academic endeavours.   These experiences are a testament to the profound impact of PPI in research and why it is important to include. #CommunityEngagement #LivedExperiencePanel #ResearchImpact

I am excited to announce my recognition as a Royal Society for Public Health Fellow! Thank you, William Roberts and team, for this recognition. This accomplishment means the world to me, both personally and professionally. Let me share why this achievement is so significant and how it will empower me to make a more substantial impact on society: 1️⃣ Validation of My Dedication: Becoming a fellow is a reward for years of hard work, unwavering commitment, and relentless pursuit of excellence in public health. It acknowledges my countless hours dedicated to studying, researching, and serving the community with a burning passion to effect positive change. 2️⃣ A Platform to Drive Change: This recognition provides a powerful platform to inspire change on a larger scale, shape public health policies, and advocate for healthier communities with a stronger, more authoritative voice. 3️⃣ Connecting with Leading Professionals: As a fellow, I can now network with esteemed professionals in the field, opening doors to potential groundbreaking collaborations and initiatives within the community. 4️⃣ Embracing Greater Responsibility: This honour reminds me that my actions and words carry weight and can influence change. It's a call to continue pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and striving for excellence in public health. 5️⃣ Commitment to Growth and Progress: Being a fellow means I am committed to continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest public health research, and consistently honing my skills. _____________________________________ This fellowship begins a new chapter in my journey to drive impactful public health initiatives. It's an exhilarating time, and I am eager to see where this path leads. Let's join forces, innovate, and create a natural, positive impact on public health. Are you ready to make a difference? Let's connect and explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead! You can now address me as Dr. Ikechukwu Okoh, MBBS MPH MBA FRSPH. I wish you an exciting weekend ahead! #PublicHealth #HealthAdvocacy #ProfessionalRecognition #MakingADifference #Leadership

If you are interested in involving the public in your research, read Munisa's lessons learned from her experience on our Public Advisory Board 👇

Last week, over 60 representatives from states in our 21st Century (#21C) Learning Communities came together in-person in New Mexico to discuss the current state of public health transformation across the 18 current 21C states, share strategies and innovations, and identify actionable strategies in areas related to public health infrastructure and systems transformation. We thank our New Mexico 21C colleagues for the warm welcome and 21C participants for their energy and engagement. Key takeaways include: 1. Tools to strategically envision, prepare for, and create the future of #publichealth. 2. Action steps for 21C to take related to communications and messaging, the Foundational Public Health Services (#FPHS), #workforce and more. 3. Strategies to advocate for public health and sustainable funding, including coalition building, cross-sector #partnerships, and demonstrating the economic impact. #collaboration #phaccreditation #phinnovation #transformation

This session was an eye-opener and left me energized by the possibilities and innovation brewing to treat mental health, addiction and women's health just to name a few. Thanks to Jessica Meng for the invitation to attend!  Here are my Key Takeaways: The Power of Community: Listening to the three mainstage speakers, all graduates of The Aspen Institute's Health Innovator Fellowship, emphasized the transformative impact of community. They shared how the program elevated them from success to significance. Notably, Greg Yap created a Digital Health Founders Fellowship to help founders share challenges and amplify learnings. Kudos to Pioneering Collective for uniting this talented group of leaders. Addressing Healthcare Challenges: Groundbreaking innovation may get you a ticket to the health care "party" but you can only stay if your innovation fits into the flawed model that exists today and the future of value based care we all hope for. By 2030, federal government healthcare spending could surpass the combined spending on Defense and Discretionary funding, making collaboration imperative. The lack of easy answers underscores the urgency of fostering cross-sector collaboration. AI’s Promise:  The promise of harnessing AI to reduce medical errors is becoming a reality. Institutions are increasingly adopting AI platforms to combat the ~100,000 annual deaths resulting from accidents and profound inequities in care delivery. The question swirling in my head after this session is: How can each of us contribute to, engage with, or nurture communities and cross-sector networks to drive progress and enhancements within the US healthcare system? Looking forward to continuing this conversation, sharing ideas, and taking concrete actions towards a brighter healthcare future. 🌟 #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityImpact #HealthTech #LinkedInReflections ---

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the intricate world of global health policy?🌍 Today, in our #AlandaCareerSeries, we highlight the career story of Emmi Weller. Emmi, one of our Alanda Alumni, previously worked as a Policy Officer for the European Health Management Association. In today’s post, we share some of the invaluable insights and tips she shared! Do you find this post interesting?💡 At Alanda, we regularly host Guest Webinars featuring both senior and junior professionals in global and public health. These events provide invaluable insights into their career paths and current roles. Follow us or subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed about our latest events and updates! 🌍💼 #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth, #CareerDevelopment

In healthcare, high-quality, safe, and compassionate patient care depends on actions of curiosity to see each other in our communicative and relational encounters. This may be an obvious fact – but seeing the patient, the relatives, our colleagues and even yourself - takes awareness, knowledge, skills and, not least, courage. Also, it takes leadership and a determination to build a common and more nuanced language for being ”curious about each other” because narratives and language shapes our common goals, our reality and our professionalism. To build knowledge, skills and a nuanced language for the nature and value of curiosity in healthcare and health communication, our new across-discipline, across-methods, and across-borders research collaboration seeks to elaborate on the following questions from the perspectives of patients, relatives and health professionals: •      What does curiosity  “look like” in communicative and relational encounters? •      What cultivates curiosity?   •      Which barriers are at stake for curiosity? Through upcoming articles, conference participation and a community of health communication, we reach out to joint discussions in national and international contexts. Thanks for continuous collaboration and inspiration: International Association for Communication in Healthcare #EACH Oslo Communication in Healthcare Education and Research #OCHER Dansk Selskab for Kommunikation i Sundhedsvæsenet #SKS #OUH #SLB #RHH #OCPH #Deakin #CFPK #healthcommunication #personcentredcommunication Christina Prinds Hanne Agerskov Camilla Littau Nielsen Julia Menichetti @Jennifer Gerwing Terese Stenfors Mette Lindholm B. Amlund Anne Wettergren Karlsson Astrid Janssens Rikke Ellekilde Anette Nissen Sørensen Dorthe Nielsen Bodil Rasmussen Debra Kerr Bjarne Ledet Larsen Anne Kragh-Sørensen Meg Chiswell Peter Martin Elna Leth Pedersen

Such an important initiative. I am convinced that being inclusive and flexible, listening to patients' experience and clear communication are essential to develop and maintain public trust in health data access and use. #Inclusivity #ClearCommunication #Trust #HealthData #Empower #PatientEngagement #Involment #Listening

Collaboration between Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and its Public Advisory Board is putting public voices at the centre of the organisation, involving them in decision-making at every level. Set up in 2019, the HDR UK Public Advisory Board is made up of members of the public with diverse backgrounds and health experiences, that provides strategic advice to HDR UK, ensuring their work benefits the public and maintains public trust in data access and use. “While we are an advisory board, it seems like a very natural extension of HDR UK. We challenge what they are doing, and they consult with us on new projects and partnerships.” Munisa Hashimi, a member of the Public Advisory Board explains. “What I love about working in such a collaborative way is that we can influence projects and ‘co-develop’ them from inception.” If you’re considering public involvement in research, read Munisa’s lessons learned from her experience below. Head to the UKRI Good Research Resource Hub for more guidance and examples. #PublicInvolvement #Health #Research #CaseStudy #LessonsLearned