“Can you really trust what you read online?” is a frequent (and valid) question about online health information, particularly peer to peer advice. People who are part of healthy peer communities sometimes scoff at the question since they see so much good coming from the opportunity to connect and share information. But how might we […]
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We need a digital health Cajun Navy
The Cajun Navy – people who rally their personal boats to rescue hurricane survivors – is an example of how ordinary citizens are the true first responders in a disaster zone. Instead of seeing locals as liabilities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has started looking for ways to support their work. As David Graham wrote in The Atlantic: […]
Better health, together
InquisitHealth is a company that truly understands that health is social. They are able to knit people and best practices together to create “better health, together.” What an inspiring story they share in this video about peer to peer health care! (If you are an email subscriber, be sure to click through to see this video […]
Public Q&A: How to connect teens with health peers
In the spirit of Public Q&A, I am sharing a question I received from someone who helps run outreach and support programs for a disease-focused nonprofit: “In your research did you learn about what mode and types of connecting teens preferred? Did any teens express wishes for something online that they couldn’t find in terms of connecting with peers?” Essentially, […]
Rare but not alone
Ashley Eakin, a filmmaker, is being brave and showing her real self online. She does it on behalf of the kids who share her rare condition so they can see themselves, in her image — a beautiful example of how the internet can be a bridge to hope and inclusion. Watch: When she mentions in […]
Building the evidence base for peer health advice
Imagine an intervention that produces results like these: One-third of those living with chronic conditions are now more likely to take necessary medications. The risk of admission to a neonatal ICU during first year of life reduced by 63%. People with with poorly-controlled diabetes were able to achieve a 1.1-point reduction in their HbA1c. Each […]
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