Slipstream combines the talents and perspectives of a Harvard PhD anthropologist and writer, a National Geographic photographer and filmmaker, a former Patagonia art director, and a Digitas brand strategist alum. We develop strategy and craft stories in words, images, film and design that explore healthcare’s biggest issues and most promising solutions.

We all seek human connection.

Healthcare is arguably the most human of experiences — centered on genuine moments of care and healing. And yet, most healthcare content is bogged down with jargon, stats, and stock imagery that fail to make that crucial human connection. We shatter that mold with storytelling and design that put a human face on abstract topics — partnering with organizations to ground their brands in authenticity and purpose.

Understanding is the first step to empathy.

Healthcare is dizzyingly complex and getting more so every day. Whether the subject is vaccine hesitancy, breakthrough therapies, digital innovation, or something else, the most important stories in healthcare are always the hardest to tell. As relentlessly curious and seasoned documentarians, we live for this challenge. Whatever the subject, we dive deep into the details until we find a clear signal in the surrounding noise.

Results are all that matter.

The most beautiful stories are just squandered effort if they don’t find their mark and drive results. That’s why we start with strategy, partnering with internal teams to hone messaging, understand audiences and define success. We match the medium to the strategy, crafting story assets for the full range of channels: long- and short-form film, written stories and profiles, photography, websites, and more. Our aim with every piece is the same: to spur action, create halos, and make people proud of the work they do.