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Health communicator's social media toolkit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19564
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2010.
Audience
Professional
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
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Corporate Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Health Communication
Communications Media
Computer Communication Networks
Webcasts
Blogging
Internet
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
United States
Abstract
This toolkit provides an overview of CDC's experience with more than a dozen types of social media tools, including blogs, Really Simple Syndication feeds, Facebook and Twitter, and with less well-known applications such as virtual worlds and e-cards
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Communications handbook for clinical trials : strategies, tips, and tools to manage controversy, convey your message, and disseminate results

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19765
Robinson, Elizabeth T. Washington, DC: Family Health International , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Making data talk : a workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20177
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Public Health
Information Dissemination - methods
Communication
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Handout
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 M235 2011
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18373
Back, Anthony, Arnold, Robert, Tulsky, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…
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Author
Back, Anthony
Arnold, Robert
Tulsky, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Counseling - methods
Communication
Professional-Family Relations
Attitude to Death
Abstract
Taking your skills to the next level
Getting a good start
Talking about serious news
Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions
Discussing prognosis
Between the big events
Conducting a family conference
Dealing with conflicts
Transitions to end-of-life care
Talking about dying
Cultivating your skills
ISBN
9780521706186
0521706181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
W62 M423b 2009
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Community capacity building strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17732
BC Healthy Living Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Healthy Living Alliance , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Risk Factors
Health Education
Community Networks
Community Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
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Cancer in our family : helping children cope with a parent's illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19929
Heiney, Sue P, Hermann, Joan F. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Cancer in the family
Alternate Title
Cancer in our family
Cancer in the family
Helping children cope with a parent's illness
Author
Heiney, Sue P
Hermann, Joan F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
ISBN
9780944235959
0944235956
9781604432206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H468 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Teamwork : the cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120080
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Silver Spring, MD: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer patient's guide to talking with your doctor
Corporate Author
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Editor
Clark, Elizabeth J.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
vi, 78 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Navigation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 T253 2011
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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
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Improving health literacy within a state : workshop summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121257
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Consumer Health Information
Communication barriers
Educational Status
Health Education - methods
Health Education - standards
Telemedicine
United States
Congress
Notes
Conference workshop summary proceedings : Understanding What Works in Health Literacy Across a State: A Workshop (2010 : Los Angeles, Calif.).
ISBN
9780309215725
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 I34 2011
Website Notes
Available in PDF format at link
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Making health communication programs work : a planner's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16269
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2002?. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Pink Book
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2002?
Subjects
Health Education - methods
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Promotion - methods
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Writing
Patient Education as Topic - standards
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Persuasive Communication
Communications Media
Public Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available at https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/hp#education.
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Patient-centered communication in cancer care : promoting healing and reducing suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16503
Epstein, Ronald M, Street, Richard L. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Epstein, Ronald M
Street, Richard L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 203 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication # 07-6225
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Medical Oncology
Patient-Centered Care
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Counseling - methods
Professional-Patient Relations
Communication
Patient Education as Topic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 E64 2007
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Knowledge translation : introduction to models, strategies, and measures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21407
Sudsawad, Pimjai. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Author
Sudsawad, Pimjai
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Knowledge Management
Health Services Research
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Communication
Research
Organizational Case Studies
Translational Research - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Social Marketing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120405
Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions
Author
Lorig, Kate
Holman, Halsted
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
McGowan, Patrick
Edition
Canadian 4th ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Heart Diseases
Lung Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Self Care
Self-Management
Exercise
Decision Making
Communication
Problem Solving
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.
ISBN
9781936693498
9781936693573
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WT500 L785 2013
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of self care support networks in health and social care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15510
York, UK: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Woolacott, Nerys
Place of Publication
York, UK
Publisher
University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
Social Support
Self-Help Groups
ISBN
1900640414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Katz, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2020. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K19w 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xii, 180 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image
Sexuality
Female
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780367548360
9780367544997
9781000228113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19w 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality : a handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121022
Katz, Anne. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Author
Katz, Anne
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
ix, 293 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sex Counseling
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Psychosexual Development
Libido
Communication
Patient Education
Fertility
Professional-Patient Relations
Oncology Nursing
ISBN
1635930162
9781635930160
9781635930177
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K19b 2018
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Pathways to improving well-being for indigenous peoples : how living conditions decide health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21530
Reading, Jeff, Halseth, Regine. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Reading, Jeff
Halseth, Regine
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
First Nations
Health Status Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
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Facilitating state health exchange communication through the use of health literate practices : workshop summary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121258
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy., Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 F141 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Introduction -- State health insurance exchanges: overview -- State insurance exchanges' impact on consumers -- Health literacy relevance to health insurance exchanges -- Current best practices in developing materials and communicating with consumers -- Reflections on lessons learned.
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Alternate Title
Health literate practices
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Health Literacy.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 101 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Care Reform
Community Participation
Health Literacy
Insurance, Health
State Government
United States
Congress
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- State health insurance exchanges: overview -- State insurance exchanges' impact on consumers -- Health literacy relevance to health insurance exchanges -- Current best practices in developing materials and communicating with consumers -- Reflections on lessons learned.
ISBN
9780309220293
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WA590 F141 2012
Website Notes
Available in PDF format at link
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British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18404
Foster, Leslie T, Keller, C. Peter, Boomer, Jack. [Victoria, BC?]: Western Geographical Press , 2007. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Atlas of wellness
Author
Foster, Leslie T
Keller, C. Peter
Boomer, Jack
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Western Geographical Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Canadian western geographical series 42
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Statistics
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Health Promotion
Canadian Community Health Survey
Maps
British Columbia
ISBN
9780919838321
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Power of an apology : removing the legal barriers : a special report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15916
British Columbia. Office of the Ombudsman. [Victoria, BC?]: Office of the Ombudsman, British Columbia , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
JL429.5 L52 B74 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Special report no. 27, February 2006, to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Office of the Ombudsman
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Office of the Ombudsman, British Columbia
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
16 p. ; 28 cm.
Series
Special report 27
Subjects
Dissent and Disputes - legislation & jurisprudence
Liability, Legal
Consumer Advocacy
Community-Institutional Relations
Negotiating
Government
British Columbia
ISBN
0772654883
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
JL429.5 L52 B74 2006
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