{"product_id":"the-birth-of-grapevine-health-a-doctors-journey-to-build-trust-and-restore-humanity-in-medicine-9781032152981","title":"The Birth of Grapevine Health: A Doctor's Journey to Build Trust and Restore Humanity in Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of effective communication of tailored health information to underserved communities. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick's book, \"The Birth of Grapevine Health,\" chronicles her journey to establish Grapevine Health, a community and health outreach organization that aims to improve patient engagement and health literacy through digital delivery of tailored health messages. Fitzpatrick's experiences and insights provide a roadmap for healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and funders to prioritize health prevention, move health support upstream, and achieve health equity for underserved communities. The book also incorporates community voice and offers valuable insights and advice from Black and brown patients and their communities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 132 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe COVID-19 pandemic has imparted valuable lessons to the world, one of which is the crucial importance of effectively communicating tailored health information through trusted messengers. The Birth of Grapevine Health delves into the experiences of Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick, a CDC-trained medical epidemiologist, as she embarks on a mission to deliver trusted health information to the Black community through Grapevine Health, a community and health outreach organization she founded with the aim of improving patient engagement and health literacy in underserved communities through the digital delivery of personalized health messages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitzpatrick unveils the motivations behind her decision to establish an organization that, in 2020, appeared tailor-made for the COVID-19 pandemic long before it unfolded globally. Frustrated by the lack of progress in addressing health inequity, Dr. Lisa relocated to an under-resourced community to gain a deeper understanding of health inequity and the structural and policy changes required to address it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe skillfully weaves her professional experiences with storytelling and lessons learned into a compelling call to action for healthcare leaders, decision-makers, and funders. She urges them to transcend data collection and shift their focus toward action, with the ultimate goal of prioritizing health prevention, expanding health support further upstream, and ultimately improving health outcomes for underserved communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Birth of Grapevine Health serves as a blend of memoir, health equity playbook, and a roadmap to the actions necessary to achieve health equity. In a landscape where health equity conversations are prevalent, what sets this book apart is its unwavering embrace and integration of community voice. Through the eyes of Black and brown patients and their healthcare providers, this book offers profound insights and, at times, challenging advice, providing a valuable perspective on the healthcare landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 430g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032152981\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa K. Fitzpatrick","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44584358609146,"sku":"9781032152981","price":141.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695399851721_book.jpg?v=1695496068","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-birth-of-grapevine-health-a-doctors-journey-to-build-trust-and-restore-humanity-in-medicine-9781032152981","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}