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Taneia Surles, freelance healthcare writer

Taneia Surles, MPH, is a health and wellness writer, editor, and public health professional. She creates health education content for private health companies and online publications, including Healthline, Health, Everyday Health, Parents, AAPR, and Insider. Her focus areas include sexual health, mental health, and nutrition. She also specializes in productivity content for small businesses.

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  • Bachelor of Science in public health and minority health and health disparities, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Master of Public Health with a health behavior concentration, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Member of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health Delta Omega Honor Society Upsilon Chapter

  • HIPAA privacy and security training, University of Alabama at Birmingham

  • Human Research IRB Training, Social & Behavioral, CITI Program (33897740)

  • FERPA, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Looking for fun Halloween activities for your practice? Try these strategies to engage your patients and community.

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Access practical strategies to encourage your patients to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and protect your community from the latest variants this season.

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Paid time off or pretend time off? How doctors can truly unplug while on vacation

Discover why many physicians struggle to fully disconnect during vacations and how this impacts their well-being and the overall healthcare system — along with practical solutions to truly unwind.

National Minority Mental Health Month
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: How independent practices can support minority patients

Discover how your practice can break down barriers and empower minority patients during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: How providers and other healthcare industry professionals can take care of their well-being

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn practical tips on managing stress, preventing burnout, and ensuring top-notch patient care through personal well-being.

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Use these medical pages on Facebook as inspiration as you craft your page to reflect your branding and services. 

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Here’s what you need to know as a healthcare provider to mitigate the spread of the tripledemic COVID-19, flu, and RSV viruses.

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Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your healthcare practice