Consulting & Advisory Services
Patient-Centered Communication | Hereditary Cancer Advocacy | Storytelling in Healthcare
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Sara Kavanaugh advises healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and research institutions on improving communication with patients and families navigating hereditary cancer risk. Drawing on her experience as a hereditary cancer advocate, podcast host, communications strategist, and speaker, Sara helps organizations translate complex information into meaningful conversations that build trust and understanding.
Engagement Formats
Consulting engagements are tailored to organizational needs and may include:
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Advisory consultations
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Project-based strategy work
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Workshops and training sessions
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Ongoing advisory roles
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Patient Communication Strategy
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Helping organizations improve how they communicate complex health information.
Common Areas of Focus
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Communicating genetic risk clearly and compassionately
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Improving patient education materials
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Supporting newly diagnosed patients and families
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Translating complex medical information for broader audiences
Example Engagements
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Review and recommendations for patient-facing materials
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Development of patient communication frameworks
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Strategy sessions with leadership or communications teams
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Patient Advocacy & Engagement Strategy
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Guidance on incorporating authentic patient perspectives into programs, research, and outreach.
Common Areas of Focus
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Designing patient advisory initiatives
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Strengthening relationships with advocacy communities
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Ensuring patient voices are reflected in communication and outreach
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Supporting patient-centered program design
Example Engagements
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Advisory board participation
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Advocacy strategy consultation
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Program planning for patient engagement initiatives
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Storytelling & Narrative in Healthcare
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Helping organizations communicate science and health information through compelling narratives.
Common Areas of Focus
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Patient storytelling initiatives
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Narrative-driven education campaigns
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Training teams to communicate complex topics clearly
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Bridging clinical expertise with lived patient experience
Example Engagements
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Messaging and narrative development
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Workshops on effective storytelling in healthcare
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Patient story collection and communication strategy
Contact
About Sara
Sara Kavanaugh is the host of The Positive Gene Podcast and a hereditary cancer advocate focused on improving patient communication and awareness. She brings over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and storytelling, along with lived experience navigating hereditary cancer risk and advocacy at both the state and national levels.