Blogworld and New Media Expo Offer Social Health Track

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Social media has changed the landscape in health care.  Social media is a powerful and phenomenal platform to help educate consumers, raise awareness of health issues and connect with consumers and colleagues. Social media gives a voice to patients and consumers and it allows the conversation to get started with doctors and other health care professionals.  Social media is all about the patient and it paves the way for…

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List of 20 Excellent Social Media Networking Resources

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Social media networking is in its infancy which causes hesitation for some doctors, nurses, other health care professionals and organizations. Social media networking is not just for marketing and product placement.  It’s a place to champion your cause, raise awareness of health issues and help educate patients and health care consumers with accurate and trustworthy information. It allows health care professionals and organizations to connect and engage with the…

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