The Reservoir Post
The Women’s Health Moment
By: Gretta StoneAt Reservoir we often work on women’s health issues and we know all too well that being a women’s health advocate can be an exercise in frustration. Why does it often take ten years for women to be diagnosed with endometriosis when 1 in 10 women have the condition? Why are the symptoms of heart… Read Full Post
Moving From Data Disparities to Data Equity
By: Chrystine Zacherau and Abby KnappNational Minority Health Month provides a timely reminder for public health and industry leaders to reflect on strategies for reducing disparities and improving the health outcomes of marginalized communities. There is a clear consensus that access to care, income and wealth gaps, education,… Read Full Post
Losing Your Cookies? Advertising in a Post-Cookie World
By: Marilyn FancherBrands that use digital display or sponsored advertising online are indeed “losing their cookies” as Google continues phasing out technical support for third-party cookies. Browsers such as Safari and Firefox have already implemented a default opt-out setting for users, and Google’s Chrome (which… Read Full Post
Transforming Passion Into Action: Harnessing Research to Address Health Inequities
By: Sana ImamAs a graduate student and public affairs practitioner living in Washington, D.C., I sit at the nexus of policymaking and transformative change. Surrounded by professors with profound legislative expertise and colleagues at Reservoir who are equally passionate about public health, I'm constantly… Read Full Post
Accelerated Approval Pathway: Key Takeaways from Patient and Expert Panels
By: Alka BhattI recently participated in two panels hosted by Patients Rising Now about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Accelerated Approval Program, which allows for the earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions. As a life sciences consultant, a trained pharmacist, and a rare disease… Read Full Post
Reservoir Communications Group Adds Clare Krusing and Rikki Campbell Ogden, Expanding Firm’s Corporate Communications and Creative Expertise
By: Liz IronsWashington, DC – Reservoir Communications Group has welcomed six new team members, including Clare Krusing as an Executive Vice President, and Rikki Campbell Ogden as Design Director. Their unique backgrounds in corporate communications, advocacy, and graphic design deepen the firm’s strategic… Read Full Post
Medicine & Media
By: Michelle NealyEarlier this month, I traveled to Birmingham, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana to attend conferences hosted by the National Medical Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. As a former journalist, a health equity advocate, and a person who is deeply invested in positive… Read Full Post
Championing Women's Health: Insights from Millicent Gorham, CEO of AWHP
By: Mallory WardWith nearly half of American women forgoing critical preventive care services post-pandemic, May’s National Women's Health Month serves as a call to action for policymakers, advocates, and health care providers to come together and advance collaborative policies prioritizing the well-being of all… Read Full Post
Life at Reservoir: Starting a Rewarding Career
By: Madelyn SykesLess than a year ago, I was unsure about what the future held. Only two things were certain: I would be graduating from college soon, and I had secured an internship with Reservoir Communications Group for my final semester. My internship was a chance to gain valuable professional experiences and… Read Full Post
Celebrating the Leaders Advancing Women’s Health
By: Gretta StoneLast night we celebrated the 33rd annual Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) awards dinner and I came away so inspired. This powerhouse of an organization is a big reason why we have offices on women’s health in the major federal agencies and why so many more women are included in clinical… Read Full Post