Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals are among the most trusted voices in American society. Yet across a wide range of urgent health challenges—from healthcare access and reproductive rights to immigration and health, climate change, and other threats to population health—the lived experiences of clinicians and patients are often missing from public debate and policy decision-making.
Many of today’s most pressing health issues require collective action and policy solutions. Effectively communicating why these issues matter, who is affected, and what must be done requires more than data alone—it requires compelling, values-based storytelling that connects personal experience to shared purpose and urgent action.
This webinar will introduce participants to narrative leadership: story of self, story of us, and story of now. Our goal is to share this skill in order to translate frontline clinical experiences into clear, ethical, and motivating narratives that resonate with the public, policymakers, and the media—especially in polarized or high-stakes environments.
Health professionals routinely witness how policy decisions shape patient outcomes, health system capacity, and community well-being. Learning how to communicate these realities through narrative practice can help elevate the health voice, strengthen public understanding, and build support for equitable, evidence-based solutions.
Join us on Tuesday July 14th from 12:30-1:30pm PT to:
Learn from the inspirational public narratives of health colleagues,
Explore your own story of why you care about health advocacy, and
Learn about an opportunity to dive deeper and strengthen your story to inspire change this Fall– that offers CME/CNE/IPCE!