Comfort Talk® Leads Training in Paris
This past December, the leadership team of Imagerie Médicale 91, led by Dr. Reza Mofid, recently participated in a Comfort Talk® leadership training in Ris-Orangis, just outside Paris. The multi-practice imaging group is already recognized for its high MRI completion rates, patient-centered care, and strong internal culture, successfully competing with nearby university hospitals. This training …
Comfort Talk® Training at Valenciennes General Hospital in France
We had the opportunity this past November to train clinicians at the Women’s Imaging Center at Valenciennes General Hospital in France in Comfort Talk® techniques, under the leadership of Dr. Edouard Poncelet. The training highlighted the hospital’s strong commitment to patient-centered care, with an emphasis on communication, presence, and team-based approaches to improving the patient …
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson Leads Training Seminar and Lecture in Germany
Last September, Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson led a two-day seminar in Germany at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, focused on Rapid Hypnosis Techniques for Pain and Anxiety Management. Designed for nurses and hospital leaders, the training provided practical, evidence-based tools that could be implemented immediately to improve patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency. In addition to the …
Comfort Talk® Training at Siemens Healthineers Headquarters
In 2025, Comfort Talk® delivered an in-person training for the global consultant group of Siemens Healthineers at the company’s headquarters in Erlangen, Germany. The program was led by Isabel Nieto-Alvarez, Principal Key Expert for Patient and Healthcare Professional Experience. The training reinforced a shared understanding that excellence in medical technology is inseparable from the quality …
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson and Dr. Gloria Salazar Speak at SIR
This past April 2025, Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson spoke at the SIR25NASH 50th Anniversary Annual Scientific Meeting alongside Dr. Gloria Salazar. Their session offered powerful reflections on their personal and professional journeys in Interventional Radiology, highlighting themes of resilience, leadership, and navigating the balance between career and life. Drawing from their own experiences, they shared insights …
Dr. Lang-Anderson’s Work in College of General Dentistry’s Journal Published
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson’s work on “Procedural hypnosis: a powerful tool for reducing stress, anxiety and pain in clinical dental care” has been published in the College of General Dentistry’s Primary Dental Journal! In collaboration with Jodie Nelson and John Duthie, this article shows how stressful encounters can be managed in the dental practice environment by …
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson’s Work on mHealth Published
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson’s work on Methodological Challenges in Randomized Controlled Trials of mHealth Interventions: Cross-Sectional Survey Study and Consensus-Based Recommendations has been published. mHealth refers to the use of mobile communication devices, such as smartphones, to support health, healthcare, and public health initiatives. The insights gained through the development, release, and rigorous testing of the Comfort …
Dr. Lang’s Chapter published in Oxford Press
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson collaborated for a chapter of Communication in Anaesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care: A practical guide to exploring the art, by Cyna AM, Tan SGM, Andrew MI, Burgoyne LL, Simmons SW (eds). The chapter explores the power of words, and how they can either help or hurt. It is now ready for …