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David Fryburg, M.D., is working to spread kindness all around via digital images through Envision Kindness. The company streams “kind” images into healthcare settings to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing joy, compassion, and connection.   He and his son co-founded the company in an effort to “promote and inspire kindness, compassion, joy and love in the pursuit of a happier, healthier, and more prosperous world for all.” As a former practicing endocrinologist, Dr. Fryburg has seen how these positive changes are desperately needed in healthcare environments. He says Envision Kindness is scientifically-backed, and that seeing kind images actually activates the same neuropsychology as participating in kindness! Studies show that “kind images” are double as powerful as even “positive” images! Dr. Fryburg is the President and Co-Founder of Envision Kindness. Check out our interview with Dr. Fryburg here: https://lnkd.in/empQiR3x Learn more about Envision Kindness: https://lnkd.in/e2hnMUtn Topical time codes: 1:17 - Creating Envision Kindness 3:32 - The science and studies behind viewing kind images  6:45 - Consumers appreciate companies with pro-social affiliations  7:55 - applying this principle to healthcare, reach them where they have stress 17:12 - Recommended dosage You can also listen to the interview in podcast form: Apple podcast link:  https://lnkd.in/dbV7FJBt I Heart podcast link: https://lnkd.in/dfetEqF7 Spotify podcast link: https://lnkd.in/dwqw7UnY #healthcare #healthcaretransformation #empathy #compassion #burnout #lovingorganization #kindness #speakingofhealth

This art installation is powerful. Come see it if you can

Happy Jon Fila's Spring Break to those who celebrate! To acknowledge the event I have something to share: For a limited time! Dolorem 1 is now available as a free digital download! This issue has been revised from the preview edition previously available. Go to https://bit.ly/dolorem1 to get your free copy today and let us know what you think! Writer/Creator: Me Artist/Creator: David Witt Colors: Dan Kemp Letters: Bill Hauser Introducing a groundbreaking comic book series that delves into the struggles of a hero with increasing chronic pain. As Neit navigates the complexities of the healthcare industry and supernatural forces, our hero becomes a symbol of resilience and hope, offering readers an inspiring and relatable journey that transcends the traditional superhero narrative. Dolorem appeals to a wide audience, including comic book enthusiasts, individuals with invisible chronic conditions such as pain, fatigue, or other health challenges, and anyone seeking a compelling story that challenges the status quo of superhero tales. Dolorem, is meant to challenge readers, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of societal issues and those who struggle to find meaning and purpose.

Did you miss our webinar yesterday, Building Bridges: Addressing the Dementia Crisis in Communities of Color? Check out the recording here --> https://hubs.li/Q02gXJ080 The panel suggested these action steps: ✔️Speak up and speak out - share your experience to help yourself and someone else ✔️Start connecting - each one, teach one ✔️Understand that you are not alone - there is somebody in your community that has information

Feeling nervous about therapy? It’s completely natural! Taking that first step towards reaching out for support can feel incredibly overwhelming. Maybe you’re picturing a sterile office and worry about feeling exposed. We want you to know that we’ve created a space designed to put you at ease. Think cozy couches, warm lighting, and colors that soothe the soul. We want you to feel comfortable, safe, and most importantly, understood. Imagine a welcoming conversation, a space where you can breathe and just be yourself – that’s the experience we strive for. Let’s ditch those clinical images and replace them with a sense of sanctuary. Let’s chat in a space that feels like a safe haven. Want to know more? DM us or check out our website!

Ensuring the health of our children's vision is more important than ever. As the myopia crisis grows, understanding and addressing vision problems early is key to long-term eye health as well as opportunity. How? Check out this short explainer video from World Health Organization to learn how to spot and prevent potential vision problems for any kids you have in your life. Thanks to Dr. Stuart Keel, orthoptist and Technical Officer, Blindness Prevention at World Health Organization, for sharing these valuable insights! One key to the success of our See to Learn program is educating teachers and school administers on how to identify signs that a child might be struggling with vision issues. We believe that in-school vision screenings are a simple, practical solution to providing young people with the prescription glasses they need to be successful. Another key to success: giving children from families of all income levels the dignity to choose their frames. Eyeglasses can only help kids if they will wear them! If you are a school administrator or government official who wants to help bring vision screenings and vision correction into your classrooms, contact us! Reach out to VisionAccessPrograms@VisionSpring.org to learn more. #Health #Myopia #WHO #SocialEntrepreneurship https://ow.ly/8e1A50QxqZE

Do you ever feel your attention span is unbalanced, lacking what you're originally used to? Good News! Y.O.U. is sponsoring an important FAN Event: Attention Span: Find Focus, Fight Distraction, in conversation with Dr. Gloria Mark and David Epstein. "Based on decades of original research in what Prof. Mark calls “living laboratories,” where she studies technology use in people’s real-world environments, Attention Span not only presents the science of exactly how short our attention spans have become, how much we’re interrupted and how much stress that causes us, but also how we can gain control of our attention and achieve wellbeing." Attention Span: Find Focus, Fight Distraction will begin at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Tonight will be the perfect opportunity to gain insight about improving attention span, not only for ourselves but as a way to learn from a caregiver's perspective to understand and aim to improve the health of our children's attention span! Participants who purchase a book are invited to the after-hours event. We hope you can make the event! https://lnkd.in/dZGJWM8A

Discover how illustrations go beyond artistry to become essential instruments in public health communication. Explore the impact of compassionate design and the profound influence of #LivedExperience. Find out more in this short article: https://lnkd.in/e4bVw-bf #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs #Illustrations #NCDs #SocialGoodByDesign

Are you intrigued by the innovative approach of To Whom I May Concern® but uncertain about what it's all about? We've got an opportunity you won't want to miss! Join Dr. Maureen Matthews and Laura Bowley in an enlightening information session that will introduce you to the heart and soul of To Whom I May Concern®. What You'll Learn: 🔹 The Vision: Understand the core mission driving To Whom I May Concern® and its commitment to amplifying the voices of people living with dementia. 🔹 The Method: Dive into the readers-style theatre format that captivates audiences and fosters impactful storytelling. 🔹 The Collaboration: Explore the roles and responsibilities involved in co-producing a performance that resonates with both participants and viewers. 🔹 The Impact: Hear firsthand the profound effects on those living with dementia, their communities, and the audience members moved to action. 🔹 The Journey: Find out how you can take the next step to become a Certified To Whom I May Concern Facilitator and be part of the change. This session is an open door to anyone interested in the convergence of arts, empathy, and advocacy. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply an advocate for meaningful engagement in dementia care, this experience is for you. 📅 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 11 am - 12 noon ET and REGISTER at https://lnkd.in/eGVJpRhm