By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I recently had the honor of speaking at the PIAA International Section Conference, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” — How Threats Can Become Opportunities in Medical Liability, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The conference was designed to allow attendees to share experiences relating to medical liability and the medical indemnity industry internationally, and it was a huge success. I was delighted to be invited to participate to speak about…
Read More...LinkedIn Pulse | Empathy: Beyond a Connection
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA This is my first LinkedIn Pulse post, Empathy: Beyond a Connection. Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal. It means being committed, and knowing how to listen and communicate, but it involves much more. It’s about having heart, empathy, and an uplifting spirit. With empathy and heart we can help our patients feel good, valued and respected. Empathy allows us to engage and…
Read More...Brief Recap of Tweets for The Great American Smokeout
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The Great American Smokeout Twitter Chat presented by Sharecare was ongoing spirited conversation for five hours filled with valuable information. The Hashtag #quitforgood led the chat. Every third Thursday in November The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout. First, thank you to all the participants. Thank you to all the smokers who were involved in the conversation. Whether you recently quit smoking, were looking for information on…
Read More...Engaging Women in Public Health through Social Media
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA It’s Social Media Week and I’m thrilled to be invited to participate in a Google + Hangout event hosted by Danya International Inc. to talk about “Engaging Women in Public Health Through Social Media (#W4PH),” Please join us today, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. Google + Hangout This Google Hangout will include a panel of women who are recognized as public health and social…
Read More...Speaking Event: Women’s Health Conversations
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Speaking Event: Women’s Health Conversations I’m delighted to be invited as a speaker for an upcoming Women’s Health Conversations Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. Women’s Health Conversations™, founded by nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright, will focus women to fortify their bodies, build better brains and create bliss to live vital, active and joyful lives. A few of the presentations include: JOSEPH MAROON, MD, FACS – How to Activate…
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