Racing Car Driver Charlie Kimball at e-Patient Connections 2009
October 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
And there’s a good reason for it.
In 2007, Kimball was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and was forced to abandon his racing program mid season. Remarkably in 2008, Kimball returned to the cockpit in Formula 3 and claimed a podium finish in his first race back in the car. Kimball has continued to prove that living with diabetes does not have to restrict him in any way.
Charlie has spent the last few years racing in some of the most competitive racing categories in the world including British Formula 3, Formula 3 Euroseries and the World Series by Renault. He continues to be competitive each time he gets behind the wheel of a racing car.
Come hear his story, and how he’s sharing with others on twitter.
Special Presentation by e-Patient Dave at e-Patient Connections 2009
October 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Diagnosed in 2007 with Stage IV, Grade 4 kidney cancer, e-Patient Dave deBronkart learned it had metastasized to both lungs, several bones (eventually snapping his leg), and his tongue, and his median survival time was 24 weeks. Using the internet in every way possible, he learned everything he could, joined an expert patient group on ACOR, built a social network on CaringBridge, and shared his online medical records with anyone who could help.
He beat the odds.
Having faced death, he asked himself what he’d do with his “free replay” in life. He became a healthcare blogger and joined the e-patient movement, where he’s one of the most outspoken advocates for patient engagement. Dave is also now a Founding Co-Chair of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Last month he launched a healthcare consulting practice, and the September issue of Health Leaders features him in the cover story, “The Patient of the Future.”
Elizabeth Cohen of CNN speaking at e-Patient Connections 2009!
October 19, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Come hear Elizabeth talk about CNNs Empowered Patient and how she educates and motivates for better health – special presentation takes place on Tuesday October 27.
Speaker Profile: Lee Aase of the Mayo Clinic
October 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Lee Aase is manager of Syndication and Social Media for Mayo Clinic. His team’s focus is developing quality medical news resources for mainstream media, and using social media applications to create more in-depth, extended relationships directly with key stakeholders. For examples of Mayo Clinic’s social media offerings visit www.newsblog.mayoclinic.org or www.sharing.mayoclinic.org.
By night, Lee is Chancellor of Social Media University, Global (SMUG) (www.social-media-university-global.org), a free online higher education institution that provides practical, hands-on training in social media for lifelong learners.
See Lee and learn about Marketing the Mayo Clinic on the first morning of the conference – Monday, October 26.
Speaker Profile: Susannah Fox of Pew Internet Research
October 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Susannah Fox leads the Pew Internet & American Life Project’s health research and oversees the Project’s digital strategy. Some of her recent reports include: The Social Life of Health Information; Twitter and status updating; and Generations Online in 2009.
Susannah is the former editor of the website for U.S. News & World Report magazine. She has also worked as a researcher for RealNetworks and for The Harwood Group. Susannah graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in anthropology.
Susannah contributes to “e-patients.net”, a multi-author blog about health and health care. She will help set the stage at e-Patient Connections 2009 in her talk about the social life of health information.
Looking forward to it!
Small, focused discussions led by industry leaders at e-Patient Connections 2009
October 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
We have 5 Special Interest Groups Scheduled. Diverse, Interesting, Fun – there’s sure to be something for everyone. In no particular order:
- PR for Healthcare: Led by Leigh Fazzina, Board, PRSA Health Academy and Beth Harte, MarketingProfs
- Games for Health: Led by Doug Goldstein, iConecto
- Health Publishing: Led by Janice McCallum, Health Content Advisors, InfoCommerce Group
- How to Develop Best Practice Guidelines for Social Media: Led by John Mack, Pharma Marketing News and Steve Woodruff, Impactiviti
- Twitter #HCSM: Led by Dana Lewis, #HCSM Moderator
All special interest groups will run twice, once on Monday and once Tuesday, so you don’t have to settle for just one!
Speaker Profile: Jay Bernhart of the CDC
October 7, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Dr. Jay Bernhardt is the Director of the National Center for Health Marketing at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The CDC Marketing Center is one of the newest National Centers at CDC and specializes in health marketing programs and services that are high-impact, science-based, and customer-centered.
Jay’s research and instruction have focused on health communication, social marketing, and media, with an emphasis on information technology, e-health, and strategic communication. He has published more than 30 articles in scholarly journals including the American Journal of Public Health, Journal of Health Communication, and the British Medical Journal.
We can’t wait to hear what he’s got to say!
1 to 1 Coaching Sessions – what do you want to learn?
October 6, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Our conference agenda is all but nailed down, the materials are going to print, our giveaways are ordered, and we’re working on the last details. One thing’s for sure – the Bellevue will be a bustle of activity for our 2-day event! As you might know, we’ll have several 1 to 1 coaches available over the 2 days, including people with expertise in twitter, facebook, second life/virtual worlds, Google analytics, and iPhone apps. We want to make sure there are enough coaches for everyone who wants a lesson, so take a minute and send us info about which topics interest you most! Reach us at info@kruresearch.com.
Thanks and see you in a few weeks!
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