By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
June is Headache Awareness Month, and Sharecare experts will answer your questions during a Twitter Chat.
Sharecare Twitter Chat #headacheSC
The Headaches Twitter Chat
What: The Headaches Twitter Chat
When: June 6, 2013
Where: Twitter Chat
Time: 12 Noon to 6 p.m. EST
Who: Questions asked by you will be answered by Sharecare’s experts
Hashtag: #headacheSC
Moderator|Host: @Sharecarenow
Sharecare Experts:

Dr. [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

Internet activities go beyond using it to check your email, making online purchases, managing your online banking, playing games or updating your status in the social networking circles.
80% of internet users search online for health information.
According to Pew Internet and American Life Project: [Source]

85% of U.S. adults use the internet.
85% [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

Original post, “Engage with Empathy” published on The Huffington Post on 6/27/12 in the Healthy Living/Health News Section.
Do you feel connected with your doctor or other health care providers? Do you partner with your providers? How important is patient engagement to you? What words do you use to define patient [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
As a registered nurse, here are three of my top health tips for taking charge of your health. These aren’t the typical how-to-tips; rather, they help empower you by getting you involved in a hi-tech and social world.
1. Get involved. You are the most important member of your health care [...]

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA

What is patient engagement?
Patient engagement is a connection between patient, caregiver and health care provider.  A trusted relationship forms and mutual respect is fostered.  Patients and their families are empowered and they are active in health care decisions.  However, patient engagement begins before the initial interaction with health care providers.
When [...]