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...

🆕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

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.

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

Read it and weep.😰 Trauma, death, paralysis? No thanks! Let's keep #polio and other easily preventable diseases down w/the vaccines science (et al) gave us. #stayhealthy #sciencesaveslives #medsky #idsky #publichealth

Don’t forget our pregnancy and lung cancer registry! Only 20 mins! Send us an email

A little piece of nature’s magic 🪄

The American Medical Association surveyed doctors about insurance “prior authorizations” and found: 41 prior auths per doctor per week 13 hours spent per week on prior auths 24% reported hospitalizations due to delays from prior auths 8% reported disability/deaths due to delays from prior auths

Today at #SABCS24, BCRF’s Health Equity Initiative, supported by The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, unveiled the largest study to date examining the impact of individual social drivers of health on breast cancer outcomes in Black women. Learn more here: www.bcrf.org/blog/bcrf-he...

Poster sessions are the best, especially when you run into rock star #cancer researchers & patient advocates like @mattsikora.bsky.social @itsnotpink.bsky.social & @christeeny513.bsky.social. #sabcs24 #cansky #oncosky @graspcancer.bsky.social #lobularBC #lobmob

📝 Providing patients with clear, step-by-step instructions can make all the difference. Simple, actionable steps reduce overwhelm and improve adherence rates. #HealthEducation #Adherence

I hate it when politics gets personal. Like live or die personal. Medicaid expansion is an absolute no-brainer. Just help the people, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, & Wyoming! @oncoalert.bsky.social #cansky #medsky #oncosky #SABCS24

🗨️There are many people and organisations working hard to evidence the power of engaging patients in safety improvements and research🗨️ Patient safety and the power of collaboration - a new blog featured on the hub this week www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety

Attending #SABCS24? Don't miss the chance to attend the GRASP reception, one of the few opportunities for scientists, clinicians & patient advocates to connect. It's where so many collaborations are born to bring the patient experience to research! graspcancer.org/events/sabcs...

🤓 Learn to ask about health insurance in Spanish. This handy tip 💡 is taken from our recent lesson, "Greeting Patients for Lab Appointments in Spanish." https://buff.ly/49qP4nA #medicalspanish #learnmedicalspanish #learnspanish #learnspanish #spanishfordoctors #spanishfornurses #healthinsurace

🤝 A strong patient-physician relationship builds trust, which is key to adherence. When patients feel heard and respected, they’re more likely to follow through with treatments. #PatientCentricity #HealthComms

Our award-winning platform the hub is a great place for frontline staff, patients, campaigners and managers to come together to improve #patientsafety. Find out more in the video below⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vlb...

We need to acknowledge new roles/issues in oncology. For instance, cancer patient research advocates (www.iaslc-stars.org/what-is-rese... ). Might #oncresadv be their hashtag? @stales.bsky.social @thelizarmy.bsky.social my.bsky.social @womenofteal.bsky.social @jillfeldman4.bsky.social

We are so thankful to be partners with you on the research we co-created this year. Thank YOU for all that you do. Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🍁🍽 #belikelight #medtech #bcsm #medsky lightcollective.org/tangled-in-t...

Happy Thanksgiving to my US followers! 🦃🍁 Today, at #WellBeyondOrdinary, we’re grateful for the patients, caregivers, advocates, researchers and HC professionals who inspire us every day. Together, we’re making strides in empathetic, patient-centered care. 💛✨ #Thanksgiving #Gratitude

Honored to be part of this #patientsafety starter pack. 👇🏻👇🏻

@ohsuknight.bsky.social great to see you here on BlueSky. I’m one of your Knight Cancer Institute Scientific Research Advocates.

📉 What is non-adherence costing your organization? Your patients? Their families? The healthcare system? #AskMe how Well Beyond Ordinary can help. #MedSky

Do you work in #patientsafety in the UK? Hosted on the hub, the Patient Safety Management Network provides a forum for meeting up with like-minded individuals, discussing and sharing ideas and initiatives, and learning from others. Read more: www.pslhub.org/learn/profes...

It was an honor to co-author this article bit.ly/40WN9Vr It emphasizes the profound impact of a #lungcancer dx, highlighting the multifaceted challenges patients/families face. It's time to transform the “one-way ticket” into an experience of hope, support & compassionate care. #LCAM #LCSM

During hectic work times, I try to squeeze in a few 'me' moments. Here's one...just popped these into the hydrator. Now they're on their way to being homemade yogurt. Yum! #MedSky #BusyLife #MakeTimeSometimes

Yes, the plan is to try the AMA here this coming Friday! Seems like it will work well - fingers crossed.

🗣️ A study in JAMA found that patients with "high-quality" communication are 2.6x more likely to adhere to their treatment plans than those experiencing poor communication. Let’s make every conversation count! #HealthComms #PatientEngagement

I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here. For those of you who forget: Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text. Thanks 🙏😎

From 20 years in film 🎬 and 10+ years in health comm'n 💬, I've seen firsthand how powerful clear messaging can be. Whether on set or in a doctor’s office, effective communication drives results. I'm here to help healthcare teams boost patient engagement and adherence! 🚀 #HealthComms #MedSky

Sending some ‘Beauty’ (that’s what I’ve named her) to my #MedSky peeps for all the help and care you provide to others. Wishing you some peaceful moments this weekend 🙏

Raise your hands high (like) if you're passionate about #narrativemedicine or the #medicalhumanities. Can't wait to build up a narrmed/medhum community here where the sky is oh so blue #medsky #meded

Familiar #MedSky faces help, but this still feels new. I’m in health comms because as my late husband’s caregiver, I saw how patients struggle to be heard—and how often I had to advocate 4 him. Patients deserve to be heard w/o someone having to step in on their behalf. That’s my story. What’s yours?

Me every time I pop onto Bluesky and find more of my #MedSky and fellow #PatientAdvocate friends here 🥰

Great to see @ptsafetylearn.bsky.social joining the #MedSky crew here. Check out my blog post on enhancing patient safety through improved patient communication along with other great articles here on their website: bit.ly/3ACqVNR

It’s going to take a lot more than Twitter 🔥 to stop #patient #advocates Check out this great starter pack from @coffeemommy.bsky.social and @advocatecollab.bsky.social to help #MedSky find us here. Onward!