Santovia

11/20/2025

This Thanksgiving, I’m finding myself grateful for more than just the turkey and the big family gathering at home. I’m thinking about the "third places" that sustain us the other 364 days of the year.

We often think of loneliness as something private, but as a recent article we posted by Seth Husney, "A Light on Loneliness," it’s a collective experience that affects half of all Americans. In a world where we can order everything from dinner to groceries without speaking to a soul, these physical spaces for connection are vanishing. And with them goes a vital piece of our social health.

This season, let’s be thankful for the places that force us to slow down, look up from our phones, and actually see each other.
Let's make a choice to keep them alive.
🦃 Visit a local cafe instead of ordering ahead.
🦃 Say hello to a stranger.
🦃 Ditch the headphones for a few minutes.

It’s a small act of gratitude that builds the community we all need.
Read the full article on our website to see why protecting these spaces is critical for our health and happiness. https://santovia.com/blog/a-light-on-loneliness/

10/23/2025

As the shadows lengthen and Halloween approaches, it’s a fitting time to ask—has healthcare become a haunted house of technology, where patients wander lost among cold machines and ghostly bureaucracy?

Seth Husney’s latest article, "Ghosts in the Machine: Why Human Connection is No Trick in Healthcare," is a lantern in the darkness. Through eerie historical tales and modern “phantom pains” of digital detachment, Seth reminds us that the true magic in medicine isn’t high-tech wizardry—it’s the warmth, empathy, and presence only real human connection provides.

This piece is a must-read for clinicians and health leaders ready to banish the specters of impersonal care. By focusing on genuine relationships, we can ward off the chilling effects of misinformation and rekindle the trust that brings healing out of the shadows.

Don’t be spooked by innovation—embrace technology, but keep the human spirit at the heart of your practice!

Read the full article here: https://santovia.com/blog/ghosts-in-the-machine/

The Importance of Human Relationships in Medicine The year is 1870… it is a dark and stormy night in New York, as a young woman is overcome by the spirits swirling around her. We don’t know her name, just that she has been touched by the loss of her mother to cholera and a near-death […]

10/23/2025

As the shadows lengthen and Halloween approaches, it’s a fitting time to ask—has healthcare become a haunted house of technology, where patients wander lost among cold machines and ghostly bureaucracy?

Seth Husney’s latest article, "Ghosts in the Machine: Why Human Connection is No Trick in Healthcare," is a lantern in the darkness. Through eerie historical tales and modern “phantom pains” of digital detachment, Seth reminds us that the true magic in medicine isn’t high-tech wizardry—it’s the warmth, empathy, and presence only real human connection provides.

This piece is a must-read for clinicians and health leaders ready to banish the specters of impersonal care. By focusing on genuine relationships, we can ward off the chilling effects of misinformation and rekindle the trust that brings healing out of the shadows.

Don’t be spooked by innovation—embrace technology, but keep the human spirit at the heart of your practice!

Read the full article here: https://santovia.com/blog/ghosts-in-the-machine/

10/16/2025

October is Health Literacy Month, and we believe every healthcare provider has a role to play in creating more equitable patient outcomes. Health literacy isn't just about whether patients can read medical forms—it's about ensuring they truly understand their conditions, treatments, and care instructions. When communication barriers exist, patient safety and outcomes suffer.

At Santovia, we've developed comprehensive tools that support clinicians in delivering clear, accessible patient education. Our platform automatically delivers targeted, condition-specific education materials that help bridge the communication gap between providers and patients.

Key areas where improved health literacy makes a difference:
- Patient adherence to treatment plans
- Reduced readmission rates
- Better informed consent processes
- Enhanced shared decision-making
- Improved patient satisfaction scores

This month, consider how your practice can strengthen health literacy initiatives. Whether it's simplifying discharge instructions, using visual aids during consultations, or implementing structured patient education programs, every step toward clearer communication creates better health outcomes.

How is your organization advancing health literacy? Share your initiatives and let's work together to ensure all patients have access to the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions.

09/30/2025

We've had an amazing experience connecting with our clients and meeting new prospects at the eClinicalWorks National User Conference in Orlando. Hearing firsthand about their challenges and successes this past year has been both motivating and rewarding.

We are proud to be a sponsor for this event and to connect with so many passionate healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient care. It’s events like these that fuel progress and build stronger partnerships across the
industry.

A highlight was when eClinicalWorks CEO and Co-Founder, Girish Navani, came by our booth to personally thank us for our sponsorship, and our partnership delivering patient education into their platform. This picture captures the celebratory and collaborative atmosphere of the conference.

A huge thank you to the entire eClinicalWorks team for putting on such a fantastic event.
We're already looking forward to next year in Nashville!

09/30/2025

Guess who stopped by our booth at the eClinicalWorks National Conference in sunny Orlando?

The incredible Dr. Rafael Rosa-Algarin from American Family Medical! He took a moment to stop by our booth and share his appreciation for Santovia, and thank us for delivering a great product to his team and his patients.

Thank you for being part of the Santovia Family. We are beyond grateful to have you as part of the Santovia family, Dr. Rosa-Algarin. Your kind words fuel our passion for delivering excellence!

08/19/2025

Ever notice how our health has started to feel like a side hustle? Steps, scores, streaks—so much noise. Walking reminded me what joy feels like without a dashboard.

Lately, I’ve been trading metrics for moments:
• Saying yes to a 15-minute walk instead of another health hack
• Noticing neighbors, sunsets, and clear thoughts
• Feeling better without chasing a “perfect” number

If you’ve felt overwhelmed by health data, this piece by Seth Husney is a refreshing reset. It’s about rediscovering simple habits that actually make us feel alive—starting with a walk.

Take a read, then take a lap. What simple habit helps you cut through the noise?

Read the article: Walk it Off by Seth Husney

https://santovia.com/blog/walk-it-off/


Kaiser Permanente

Step Into Wellness: Rediscover Joy, Health, and Connection One Walk at a Time Winding gothic streets, the alluring smell of tapas, and a pronounced lack of Chicago road rage made Barcelona a paradise to walk through. I was recently lucky enough to take a trip there, where we contributed just a littl...