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...Health: Online Health by the Numbers
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Digital Technology has changed the landscape in health care, and it has changed the role of the consumer, patient, caregiver and health care professional. The internet has empowered patients and consumers to take charge of their health and to be proactive. Consumers and patients are active participants in their health care. The Pew Internet and American Life Project explores the impact of the internet and “provides information on the…
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…
Read More...Update: Emergency Medicine Resident at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Chooses Healthin30 for Mini-Fellowship in Medical Journalism
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Editor’s Note: Title change for a post published on August 8, 2013 I’d like to clarify the post from August 8, 2013. Justin Larkin, MD is an emergency medicine resident at The George Washington University Hospital, however the mini-fellowship is a curriculum requirement at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Mini Fellowship in Medical Journalism and Health Communications It is with great pleasure that…
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