Philosophy Archive

The “Right” Length for Health Videos

Posted on February 18th, 2013 by Lee Aase

Last night I had my first opportunity to participate in a video discussion using Google Hangouts On Air (an impressive service which will be the topic for a future post.) The topic was Contagious Content in Healthcare and it was organized by Kathi Browne with the video hosted on her BrowneKnows blog. My fellow guest were [...]

Bringing the Social Media Revolution to Health Care

Posted on October 17th, 2012 by Admin

I can’t cook. By that I mean I can get dinner on the table, and feed my family, but I have no idea what “umami” really means, despite having watched nine seasons of Top Chef. Realizing this, shortly after proposing to my wife, I decided this was an “opportunity for improvement.” Being a physician, I [...]

Three Keys to Clearing Two Social Media Hurdles

Posted on July 6th, 2012 by Admin

Editor’s Note: Farris Timimi, M.D. is the medical director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media. We often view the introduction of social media tools into an organization as a one-time event when in reality it is a process like any other, moving through logical stages. From a high-level perspective, each of us who advocate [...]

A 12-Word Social Media Policy

Posted on April 5th, 2012 by Admin

The biggest risk in health care social media is not participating in the conversation.  Simply putting “find me on Facebook” or “follow me on Twitter” badges on your website does not equate with health care social media.  Having noted this, among the most common concerns that seem to limit participation are those regarding professionalism.  So [...]

Making it Work

Posted on March 16th, 2012 by Admin

Please do not judge us, but my wife and I have become addicted to Project Runway.  Argue you may that the series has jumped the proverbial shark, but there my wife and I find ourselves, planted firmly on the couch, despite Tim Gunn’s absence from the current iteration. It is striking, watching the show and [...]

Coffee For All

Posted on March 9th, 2012 by Admin

Merchants introduced coffee to the European continent through Venice.  Once Pope Clement VIII ruled that it was acceptable for Catholics to consume coffee in 1600, the consumption and popularity of coffee markedly increased.  In 1645 the first coffee house in Europe was opened, in Venice. Ideas require space for formulation, development and growth.  The European [...]

The Time is Now

Posted on February 22nd, 2012 by Admin

The original Kipton to Elyria train route was 13 miles in length and is now one of the skinniest parks in the nation.  The original corridor was an ideal route for train traffic; it was flat throughout and allowed for laying straight lines.  In 1891, this lovely park was the site of the Great Kipton [...]

The Myth of Engagement

Posted on February 15th, 2012 by Admin

Engagement is increasingly framed as a digital marketing priority.  This reflects a growing recognition that there is a shift in the dynamic between business and consumers online, and the need for a strategic approach to this revolution.  Too often, however, the strategy employed takes an incomplete approach which — at best — wastes the tremendous [...]

Social Media, a Good Marriage

Posted on February 10th, 2012 by Admin

My interest in social media in part reflects lessons I have learned from my involvement in Patient-Family Advisory Councils (PFAC).  PFACs represent a group of patients and family members who meet on schedule, to provide input regarding policies and procedures that apply to medical care.  They are, in essence, an articulate, committed and educated focus [...]

The Horse by the Door

Posted on January 31st, 2012 by Admin

There is a plaque in Cambridge, England, located beneath a painting of Thomas Hobson, a livery stable owner.  Hobson advertised that he had a large stable of horses, indeed at one point as many as 40 from which a customer could choose.  This created the impression to the customer that there was a clear choice [...]

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