Art & Health: Organizations Providing Virtual Care and Programs
Studies have shown that art can help people with dementia, depression, cancer and other health issues. As we continue to fight the coronavirus, people are finding new ways to support one another and turning to new art methods to help bridge care gaps created by social isolation. The following organizations are helping equip health care providers with virtual resources to help patients cope, heal and recover through art.
With GAOA Signed Into Law, What’s Next for Outdoor Policy? 5 Top Outdoor Policy Initiatives to Watch
With the historic Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) signed into law, future policy issues on the horizon will rely on the same bipartisanship created through the GAOA.
Small Businesses Signal Colleagues Are Supporting During COVID-19
In honor of the anniversary of the founding of the Small Business Administration, we asked our colleagues to recommend small businesses they’ve been supporting during the global pandemic.
This Historic Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act: Five Reasons it Matters
The Great American Outdoors Act is a historic win for public lands and reflects the best of our legislative process. In some sense, it has both united the Congress as well as those that seek to influence it.
Multi-lingual COVID-19 Information: Eight Resources for Non-English Speakers
More than 21% of Americans speak a language other than English at home and face challenges in the U.S. healthcare system. We compiled a list of 8 resources for multi-lingual COVID-19 information.
Global Telehealth During a Pandemic: Serving Those Most in Need
Signal sat down (virtually) with Sharon Allen, Executive Director, World Telehealth Initiative, to discuss the organization’s role in global health and how they are leveraging their telehealth expertise during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Teletherapy in the time of COVID-19
Signal Group spoke with Bruce L. Rollman, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and the UPMC Endowed Chair of General Internal Medicine and Director of the Center for Behavioral Health, Media, and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh, to discuss the role of teletherapy during the COVID-19 global pandemic and beyond.
New Resource to Track Telehealth and Medtech Trends During Covid-19
We are introducing the COVID-19 Trend Report: Telehealth and Medtech. Signal’s new report will provide a deep dive into industry trends, progress, and policies.
Reopening America: Wyatt Smith
With more businesses reopening in phases, movie theater chains have announced their plans to reopen. Lead Editor for upcoming Disney film, Wyatt Smith discusses his line of work during the pandemic and the future of the movie business post COVID-19.
10 Top Twitter Handles for COVID-19 Care Disparities & Telehealth
In the wake of coronavirus, patients are seeking care in new ways, and providers are rising to meet those needs. We compiled a list of 10 Twitter handles to follow for support, information and resources as we fight this pandemic. Signal Group’s COVID-19 Trend Report on Telehealth and Medtech is tracking how changes in the […]
5 Need-To-Know Stats on COVID-19 Care Disparities
As research continues to show increased disparities for Black Americans facing COVID-19, we’ve compiled five important statistics to know on these health inequities. Signal Group’s COVID-19 Trend Report on Telehealth and Medtech is tracking how changes in the telehealth and medical technology industries are adapting to the coronavirus. Visit signaldc.com/COVIDnews and sign up to stay […]
How are Lawmakers talking about COVID-19 on Twitter? (Part 2)
In May, policymakers tweeted about coronavirus less than previous months. Data also suggests Republican lawmakers are talking about COVID-19 less than their Democratic colleagues.