Posts Tagged ‘CDC’
Twitter Heart Chat: Sharecare and American Heart Association
Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:59 No CommentsBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Twitter Chats are a powerful way to share valuable information in real-time. Sharecare and the American Heart Association partner to host a Twitter Chat on Heart Health.
Please join the Twitter Chat today, February 20, 2014 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST, and use the Hashtag #HeartChat.
In support of the […]
Brief Recap of Tweets for The Great American Smokeout
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 14:52 No CommentsBy 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 […]
Sharecare Presents: The Great American Smokeout Twitter Chat
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 16:07 No CommentsBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 43.8 million people (18 years or older), in the United States smoke cigarettes. What’s even more astounding is that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Every year in the United States more than […]
Flu Season-Insights from the ER
Friday, October 25, 2013 13:58 No CommentsFlu Season is here; a quick vaccine reference to avoid an Emergency Room Visit.
By Justin S. Larkin, MD
As the sun sets on summer and the fall weather is now here, this means one thing in the Emergency Departments around the world, Flu Season. Flu related chief complaints during the winter months place a large strain […]
List of 20 Excellent Social Media Networking Resources
Monday, September 26, 2011 20:47 3 CommentsBy 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 […]
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