Health: Support groups

Slow Food USA Health Organization

Infographic The Weight of the Nation & Obesity Prevention | Food+Tech Connect

foodandtechconnect.com — “A new report released Monday, “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation,” by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the health group of the National Academy of Sciences, outlines five obesity prevention actions that can accelerate societal-level prevention.” View full resource at foodandtechconnect.com

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Great #infographic on @foodtechconnect displays the nation's obesity problem & potential solutions: http://t.co/2FEvE02A

ACOR.org - Association of Cancer Online Resources

www2.acor.org — “Welcome to our cancer online community, find people who are dealing with the same health challenges as you. Join an Online Support Group. Give and Get help. You are NOT alone.” View full resource at www2.acor.org

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Alicia C. Staley Patient Expert and Health Social Media

@xeni also check out http://t.co/1MAxs4t0 for email lists that might provide additional support #bcsm

H&HN magazine Health Magazine

Patients Check Budgets Before Spending on Health Care

hhnmag.com — “The majority of patients need to check their budget before making a costly decision on health care, according to a recently released survey by the American Osteopathic Association. In addition, a third of patients said they have skipped or reduced visits to their primary care physician in order to save money, the group found.” View full resource at hhnmag.com

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Growing number of patients are checking their wallet before making health care decisions. http://t.co/xad64Dv4

Nursing Times Health Magazine

5 ways your team can eat healthier at work | Features | Nursing Times

nursingtimes.net — “As a busy nursing team, you might think there aren’t enough hours in the day to worry about your diet as well as everything else. But a few simple changes could improve everyone’s health, making your group happier and more productive” View full resource at nursingtimes.net

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5 ways your team can eat healthier at work http://t.co/UiSfoDlh #yourhealthmatters

Consumer Groups Seek Tougher Meaningful Use Requirements - Healthcare - The Patient - Informationweek

informationweek.com — “Consumer Partnership for eHealth calls for quicker data transfer to patients, higher threshold for exchange of clinical summaries.” View full resource at informationweek.com

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NHIN Watch

Consumer group wants Stage 2 MU's HIE criteria strengthened | #NHINWatch http://t.co/BUy12Vqa

Use Of Tanning Beds Common, Despite Cancer Risks : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

npr.org — “But the most likely adult users, as you might have guessed, are women between 18 and 25. Around 30 percent of white women in that age group had used an indoor tanning machine of some sort in 2010.” View full resource at npr.org

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krupali tejura, m.d. Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor

Use Of Tanning Beds Common, Despite Cancer Risks-More at http://t.co/fnUHTme8

AGA eDigest - May 10, 2012 • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

gastro.org — “AGA eDigest - May 10, 2012 • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)” View full resource at gastro.org

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AGA Medical Society

Leading this week’s issue of AGA eDigest: AGA Supports Clinicians with New Tool to Improve Quality: http://t.co/ZmvE0yMe

NorthShore Healthcare System

Online Medical Chats | NorthShore University HealthSystem

northshore.org — “NorthShore is an integrated healthcare delivery system including Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie Hospitals, a Medical Group, Research Institute, Home Health Services and Foundation. We are located in the northern Chicago suburbs.” View full resource at northshore.org

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May is #Stroke Awareness Month. Submit your questions today for our live chat on Monday. #nschats http://t.co/h19zLxOG

OncologyNurseAdvisor Oncology, Nursing, Medical Education, and Medical Publisher

Social media and survivorship: 21st century support - ONA

oncologynurseadvisor.com — “A group at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, use modern technology to provide survivorship care and counseling to patients with esophageal cancer.” View full resource at oncologynurseadvisor.com

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Social media and survivorship: 21st century support http://t.co/6GicPNiX #SocialMedia #Survivorship

J P Fanton Health Advocate

Anti-Aging Travel Tips

healthyfellow.com — “Anti-Aging Travel Tips” View full resource at healthyfellow.com

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New Column - How to Counter Aging & Support Immunity While Traveling http://t.co/FYMOXzvJ #aarp #food #health #travel

Marketing Manager at Insiders Health CAM and Health Advocate

Special Olympics: More Than Just a Day at the Park by Kristen Lee Curtis - Diseases and Disorders - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding diseases and disorders - Special Olympics: More Than Just a Day at the Park by Kristen Lee Curtis. Who would have thought that a backyard summer camp for kids and adults with special needs and intellectual disabilities could have become what it is today: a worldwide movement, helping to change the lives and attitudes of participants, families, and supporters for over 43 years.” View full resource at insidershealth.com

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Happy Hump Day! Every wonder about the Special Olympics? Get an insider’s view! http://t.co/vPvQiEy2 #insidershealth #autism #downssyndrome

Holly Potter Health Executive

Obesity: a runaway trend predicted to sabotage health of the nation « A History of Total Health | Kaiser Permanente History Blog

kaiserpermanentehistory.org — “Titled 'A History of Total Health,' the blog will share important tidbits about Kaiser Permanente's 70-plus years of shaping health care in America, and how those tidbits are more relevant today than ever. It will show how Kaiser Permanente's historic mission - to provide high-quality care at an affordable price through a prepay health plan and group practice medicine - is more relevant today than ever. A History of Total Health is our invitation to you to join us in a discussion of today's heal” View full resource at kaiserpermanentehistory.org

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RT @kphistory Obesity? A real problem? Yes. This essay looks at our population’s efforts to curb it. [LMC] http://t.co/kNaPc52B

Health group attacks Gatorade's Michael Jordan ad | Reuters

in.reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A health group is asking the U.S. government to yank a Gatorade ad that it says deceptively implies that basketball great Michael Jordan prevailed over the flu during a memorable” View full resource at in.reuters.com

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James Underberg Internist, Physician, and Doctor

Health group attacks Gatorade's MJ ad ? Concern is over suggestion it cures flu- but ok to suggest improves play? http://t.co/TWhBEP7J

Spectrum Health Healthcare System

Female Urinary Incontinence Seminar

shmg.org — “Spectrum Health Medical Group is transforming our primary care offices into patient-centered medical homes to serve as your family’s source for preventive care, and treatment of illnesses and medical conditions.” View full resource at shmg.org

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Do you suffer from female urinary incontinence? Join a free seminar w/ Dr. Hoekstra on 5/18 to learn more http://t.co/zdQoPCXE