Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
How to support employees’ mental health amid COVID-19
An in-depth review of practices, policies and programs employers should consider to bolster workers’ mental well-being.
Health Care
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Report: 40% of U.S. adults struggling with mental health or substance use
CDC data reveals a jarring wakeup call for employers. Here’s how wellness pros can—and should—respond.
Robby Brumberg
How health care organizations can streamline, refresh and maximize communication
A new report provides practical answers to common industry challenges—and offers lessons from applicable case studies.
William Comcowich
11 keys for health care PR success amid COVID-19
Be sensitive, learn the rules and lingo, and focus on patients.
Harvey Deutschendorf
How to bolster emotional resilience and prioritize workplace self-care
Be mindful of your stressors, learn to say ‘no,’ and set healthy boundaries.
Roula Amire
Video series about race relations put words into action at Encompass Health
Candid conversations about diversity and inclusion go beyond a statement of support for racial equality in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Ragan Insider Meghan Madhavan
How Nationwide Children’s Hospital is addressing racism and advocating for health equity
By prioritizing listening, storytelling and backing up words with actions, the organization is working to create positive change and promote health equity.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Make sure your crisis response is a team effort
Nebraska Medicine’s communications director shares why effective crisis messaging involves employees across your organization—and how you can prepare for action.
Ragan Insider Jessica Levco
How hospitals can craft compelling, relevant content amid COVID-19 turmoil
Take notes from these shining examples of engaging storytelling.
Ragan Insider Sue Spaight
Ideas for marketing telehealth in the COVID-19 crisis
As health care providers try to serve audiences from a distance, here are some key ways to help skeptical consumers see the benefits of telemedicine.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Crucial crisis plan elements, how leaders can stay positive, the secret to sustaining remote work, and more
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
American Express tailors perks during COVID-19, Burger King offers a Whopper to smart students, and Molson Coors delivers to delighted fan
Also: How COVID-19 is affecting e-commerce, how to pitch TV news, join our Twitter #RaganChat, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How the American Lung Association is addressing COVID-19
The organization is engaging audiences through email, webinars, videos and more—and it says engagement on its website has grown as consumers look for information around the crisis.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Google lifts COVID-19 ad ban, Cannes Lions 2020 canceled, and Boeing asks for voluntary layoffs
Also: How consumers’ behavior has changed during the pandemic, Marvel offers free comic book stories, ways to cater to e-commerce shoppers, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Why good comms practices are more important than ever
How can communicators help their stakeholders and audiences through the current crisis around COVID-19? PRSA Chair Garland Stansell says it’s all about the basics.
