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SUMMARY:Media Training for Sleep Experts
DESCRIPTION:Get your staff ready for Sleep Awareness Month\nJoin us for a specialized media training workshop designed to empower participants with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively communicate key messages during Sleep Awareness Week \nThis interactive session will focus on enhancing media literacy\, mastering interview techniques\, and crafting compelling narratives about the importance of sleep health. \nKey Highlights: \n•Expert-Led Training: Gain insights from a seasoned media professional and communication expert with experience in public health advocacy. \n•Practical Skills Development: Learn to deliver concise\, impactful messages during interviews\, press engagements\, and public forums. \n•Crisis Communication: Develop strategies for addressing challenging questions and maintaining message clarity under pressure. \n•Media Tools and Resources: Explore tools for engaging with various media platforms\, including traditional broadcast\, digital\, and social media. \n•Sleep-Focused Storytelling: Discover ways to integrate research\, personal stories\, and expert insights into compelling media narratives. \nThis workshop is ideal for public health advocates\, sleep researchers\, healthcare professionals\, and organizational spokespeople who aim to elevate the conversation around sleep health. By the end of the session\, attendees will leave equipped to represent their organization or cause with confidence and credibility during Sleep Awareness Week. \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This was planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public \n\n\n\nWe cancelled this event to do some related media work internally. For now\, individual coaching and putting out resources will be more appropriate for us. \n\n\n\nOne fantastic exemplar on this same sort of subject is this event:https://project-sleep.com/sleepless-in-hollywood/ \n\n\n\nWe are working in parallel on planning an event with the esteemed Berkeley Media Studies Group that parallels the goals of this event. \n\n\n\nContact Us for information sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/media-training-for-sleep-experts/
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SUMMARY:Health Communication Working Group: Final Session
DESCRIPTION:Bridging the Gap: Defining Best Practices for Sleep Communication in Medical Contexts \nJoin us for the final meeting of the Health Communication Working Group\, where we’ll refine and solidify best practices for effective\, evidence-based communication about sleep health in medical settings. This session is a collaborative opportunity to address critical moments when doctors\, sleep specialists\, and other medical professionals engage with patients about sleep health. \nSession Objectives: \n1.Beyond Stop-Bang: \n•Explore innovative approaches to sleep screening and diagnostic conversations that extend beyond traditional tools like STOP-BANG. \n•Identify how these new strategies can improve patient understanding and outcomes. \n2.Cross-Specialty Insights: \n•Examine what medical professionals in general practice\, internal medicine\, and other fields can learn from sleep specialists to better address sleep concerns. \n•Discuss actionable advice for sleep specialists to improve collaboration and communication with allied health professionals. \n3.Critical Communication Moments: \n•Highlight the most impactful points of interaction between medical professionals and patients regarding sleep\, from initial consultations to follow-up care. \n•Develop best practices for these moments\, incorporating empathy\, evidence\, and clarity. \n4.Building Practical Tools: \n•Work together to create checklists\, conversation guides\, or other resources to make evidence-based sleep communication actionable and scalable. \nWho Should Attend? \n•Sleep Specialists: Share expertise and learn strategies for working more effectively with allied professionals. \n•Primary Care Physicians and Internists: Gain insights into incorporating sleep health into everyday practice. \n•Nurses\, Technicians\, and Allied Health Professionals: Explore your role in facilitating effective sleep health communication. \n•Medical Educators and Researchers: Contribute to the development of practical tools and evidence-based best practices. \nWhy This Matters: \nSleep health is a cornerstone of overall health\, yet it’s often overlooked or under-prioritized in medical conversations. By refining communication strategies and fostering collaboration\, this group will create a framework for more impactful and effective patient interactions. \nEvent Details: \n📢 Let’s work together to define the future of effective sleep health communication in medical practice! \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/health-communication-working-group-final-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T080000
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SUMMARY:College and University Sleep Working Group (Final Session)
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Sleep Awareness Month \nJoin us for the final gathering of the College and University Sleep Working Group as we gear up for Sleep Awareness Month. This session will focus on finalizing plans\, refining messaging\, and ensuring a coordinated effort across campuses to promote the importance of sleep health. \nAgenda Highlights: \n•Campaign Check-In: \nReview progress on Sleep Awareness Month initiatives\, including events\, social media strategies\, and outreach plans tailored for college and university audiences. \n•Resource Sharing: \nExchange best practices\, materials\, and ideas to maximize impact and engage students\, faculty\, and staff in meaningful sleep health conversations. \n•Collaboration Opportunities: \nIdentify ways to partner across campuses and with external organizations to amplify Sleep Awareness Month messaging and activities. \n•Final Q&A and Coordination: \nResolve last-minute questions\, align goals\, and ensure all participants have the tools and support they need for a successful campaign. \nWho Should Attend? \n•College and university staff leading sleep awareness initiatives. \n•Health and wellness professionals focused on student well-being. \n•Advocates for sleep health looking to align their efforts with campus campaigns. \nWhy This Matters: \nSleep health is critical for academic success\, mental well-being\, and overall quality of life. As Sleep Awareness Month approaches\, this meeting ensures we are united\, prepared\, and ready to make a meaningful impact on campus communities. \n📢 Let’s work together to make Sleep Awareness Month a success on college and university campuses! \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/final-meeting-college-and-university-sleep-working-group/
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SUMMARY:Social Media Mavens Working Group – Last Session
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Mavens Assemble! 🌟 \nBefore we officially kick off Sleep Awareness Month\, let’s come together for one final\, action-packed session of the Social Media Mavens Working Group! This is your chance to rally\, refine\, and put the final touches on your sleep-saving strategies before we hit the ground running. \nWhat’s On the Agenda? \n💡 Last-Minute Brilliance: Share your best ideas\, polish those hashtags\, and fine-tune your posts for maximum impact. \n🛌 Dream Team Brainstorm: Collaborate on exciting launch-day content and big-picture campaigns to set the tone for the month. \n📈 Pro Tips and Trends: Get insider tips on the latest social media trends to keep your content engaging and on point. \n🎉 Pump-Up Party: Celebrate our collective creativity with good vibes\, laughter\, and maybe a few sleep-related puns (because why not?). \nThis is our final prep rally before the world hears our message loud and clear: Better sleep means better lives! Let’s make sure everyone is wide awake to the importance of sleep health. \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/sleep-awareness-month-social-media-mavens-working-group-last-session/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:SleepHealth Hub: Final Working Group Session
DESCRIPTION:Bringing It All Together: Preparing the SleepHealth Hub Resource Library for Launch \nJoin us for the final working group session of the SleepHealth Hub\, where we will finalize plans and materials for building a comprehensive\, accessible\, and impactful resource library dedicated to sleep health. This session is your opportunity to ensure the library becomes a trusted resource for individuals\, organizations\, and communities seeking evidence-based information and tools to improve sleep health. \nSession Objectives: \nReview and Refine Materials:Assess and finalize the curated research\, digital tools\, best practices\, and educational content to ensure a high-quality\, user-friendly library. \nCollaboration and AccessDiscuss strategies for ensuring the library reflects diverse perspectives\, is easy to navigate\, and is optimized for all users\, including accessibility for AI and search engines. \nSustainability and GrowthExplore ways to keep the resource library dynamic and up-to-date\, including opportunities for ongoing contributions and partnerships. \nPlanning for OutreachDevelop final strategies to promote the library’s launch and maximize its impact through coordinated outreach efforts and awareness campaigns. \nWho Should Attend? \n•Contributors who have provided content for the library. \n•Sleep health advocates\, educators\, and public health professionals. \n•Tech and content experts interested in ensuring the platform’s usability and reach. \n•Stakeholders committed to improving access to sleep health resources. \nWhy This Matters: \nThe SleepHealth Hub resource library is a vital step toward making evidence-based sleep health information available to all. By participating in this session\, you’ll play a key role in shaping a tool that will advance education\, advocacy\, and actionable solutions for sleep health challenges. \nEvent Details: \n📢 Let’s come together to create a resource library that makes a lasting impact! \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/sleephealth-hub-final-working-group-session/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Fact Checks – Expert Open Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fact Check\, an open office hours session dedicated to helping you perfect your Sleep Awareness Month communications! Whether you’re crafting a social media post\, refining a press release\, or preparing talking points\, this event offers one-on-one access to seasoned communication experts to ensure your message is accurate\, clear\, and impactful. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n🔍 Fact-Checking Support: Verify sleep-related data and ensure your information is up-to-date and credible. \n✍️ Message Polishing: Get real-time feedback on your content to make it engaging and effective. \n🎯 Clarity and Focus: Hone your communication to resonate with your target audience and deliver your message with confidence. \nDrop in at any time during office hours to refine your materials and prepare to shine during Sleep Awareness Month! \n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This is planned as a FREE EVENT open to the public. Event details are TENTATIVE* \n\n\n\nHealth Culture Foundation’s mission is to make high quality health education material as widely available as possible. We will be publishing a resource from each event with key findings and links to related resources. \n\n\n\n*In some cases\, if we don’t have the right host and audience for a live event\, resources will be reallocated for an interactive report or pre-recorded webinar. \n\n\n\nContact Us for confirmation or sign up to our mailing list to find out more
URL:https://www.sleepawarenessmonth.org/event/fact-check-open-office-hours-for-communication-checks/
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