This edition of the Health Care Social Media (HCSM) Review explores the ever-debatable question, “Do health care providers use social media?” The question may simplify the issue because it’s not just about whether they do or they don’t but rather, for what uses, in what capacity, what tools and channels they use and ultimately how … Continue reading HealthCare SocialMedia Review #29: The HCP & SoMe Edition
HealthCare Social Media Review #29: Call for Submissions
Healthcare & social media. Social media & health. #hcsm. Whatever you call it, it’s a force to be reckoned with. Google says that “94% of prospective patients [say that] reputation of [a] facility is important in hospital selection” and that “YouTube traffic to hospital sites has increased 119% year-over-year”; Geocentric says that 81% of people … Continue reading HealthCare Social Media Review #29: Call for Submissions
#2012taughtme: A Collection of Thoughts
2012 meant a lot of things to a lot of people. Here are some things learned last year from some of the smartest people I know: @iamwalrus1: #2012taughtme a bunch of life lessons - got married, took a honeymoon, renovated, dad retired @chevenee: #2012taughtme its really amazing to be in a relationship with someone you love … Continue reading #2012taughtme: A Collection of Thoughts
I Love It When My Worlds Collide
I love it when the social media and public health worlds truly collide. I think it makes for such a great integration of health messaging and fun, engaging, and educational social memes. A favorite site for these viral memes is buzzfeed.com. Some recent great ones have included wedding invite ideas, a face-off between Ryan Lotche … Continue reading I Love It When My Worlds Collide
Social Media: The Oryx of the New Communication Era?
I heard once that the myth of the unicorn came about because people saw an Oryx – a species of antelope – from the side and mistook its two horns for 1 singular horn. This evolved into the myth of the unicorn which is now imbued with mystical and magical powers including the power to … Continue reading Social Media: The Oryx of the New Communication Era?
Influencing Health 