Speaking

As an active medical professional and a veteran in working with media, Barbara Ficarra is a popular speaker at conferences, workshops and professional meetings. With her accessible manner and deep professional background, she is equally adept at addressing medical professionals, communications staff and the general public.

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Some upcoming presentations by Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA:

• “Patient Empowerment: Engaging Our Patients to Take Charge of Their Health.” – Keynote speaker at the NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on October 5, 2010 in New York City -   Bureau of Tuberculosis Control. [Speaking Event at NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Patient Empowerment.]

• “The Rise of the e-Patient and Implications of Social Media Health Care Content” – Medical Communications Conference, Atlanta, Georgia – August 2010 – Barbara and Matthew Holt, TheHealthCareBlog are scheduled to present.   [Update:  August 11, 2010 - The 30th Annual Medical Communications Conference has been recently canceled.]

1. Engage and Educate the Health Consumer through Social Media.
2. Learn how to engage health consumers through blogs, twitter and facebook.
3. Step out of your comfort zone and explore new insights and technology.

Some past presentations by Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

• “Experts Speak Out, Listeners Speak Up,“ Nursing Spectrum conference, New York City
• “Using Our Voice,” Critical Care Nurses Association meeting, New Jersey
• “Nurses in the Media,” HUMC, New Jersey
• “Healthcare Professionals Together for You,”™ keynote at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel, Teaneck, New Jersey
• “Have you Heard About Health in 30?” Hudson Valley Chapter (HVC) of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN), New York
• “Professional Development: In the Media and Behind the Microphone,” keynote speaker, NPACE Primary Care Conference, Boston