By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Editor’s Note: Title change for a post published on August 8, 2013 I’d like to clarify the post from August 8, 2013. Justin Larkin, MD is an emergency medicine resident at The George Washington University Hospital, however the mini-fellowship is a curriculum requirement at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Mini Fellowship in Medical Journalism and Health Communications It is with great pleasure that…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA (Editor’s Note: Update August 16, 2013- Correction I’d like to clarify this post. Justin Larkin, MD is an emergency medicine resident at The George Washington University Hospital, however the mini-fellowship is a curriculum requirement at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Please see revised post here.) Mini Fellowship in Medical Journalism and Health Communications It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I’m truly honored to be invited to attend and participate in TEDMED 2013 at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, April 16-19, 2013. TEDMED, a multi-disciplinary community of innovators and thought leaders will gather together to share ideas about the future in health and medicine. I will be participating in a special event, the Great Challenges Day, which rounds off TEDMED 2013. Great Challenges Day is dedicated to the…
Read More...Speaking Event: Social Media in Health Care – HIMSS Southern California
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I am delighted to participate in the HIMSS Southern California Annual Health Care Conference. I will be moderating a panel titled: “Social Media in Healthcare: Promoting Patient Empowerment and Engagement, Healthcare Value, and Patient Centered Care.” Panelists include: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, Christina Thielst, MHA, FACHE, FHIMSS, and Wandia Chiuri. Healthcare is becoming increasingly oriented to consumers. Patients and their families are true partners with the other key stakeholders…
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Healthin30 News – Highlights, Updates and Photos Popular Topics: Health IT, Digital Technology, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Gamification, mHealth-Mobile Technology, Health Apps, Patient Engagement, Doctor/Nurse Relationship, Health Care Social Media, Healthy Living, Empathy, Patient-Centered Health Care Thank you to my friends and colleagues for your interest in Healthin30. I greatly appreciate your readership and support. It’s been a very busy and productive year for Healthin30 with a whirlwind of activity, and it wouldn’t be possible without…
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