Author Archives: Susan Collins, MS, CHES, RD, SurroundHealth Blogger
Discovering the human connection in the virtual world: The social media journey of diabetes educator Hope Warshaw
Over the last 3 years, Hope Warshaw (@HopeWarshaw), a dietitian and diabetes educator, has discovered the value of social media both for growing her nutrition and diabetes consulting business and connecting with diabetes advocates in the online community. SurroundHealth, a free … Continue reading
Using iPads in Patient Education: Realities and Lessons from the Front Lines of Healthcare
HealthEd Academy, the sponsor of the free online learning community, SurroundHealth, recently published Healthcare Extender Lens: Educational Technology in Healthcare. Available to download at http://www.healthedacademy.com, the report revealed current barriers to using technology but also highlighted many benefits and key … Continue reading
Transforming a personal inspiration into a fulfilling career: An interview with AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year, Joanne Rinker
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) recently named SurorundHealth member and Ambassador, Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, its 2013 Diabetes Educator of the Year. SurroundHealth had a chance to catch up with Joanne as she soaked up the news. … Continue reading
Keeping a Strong Sense of Community Leads to a Healthier You
This blog has been authored by SurroundHealth Guest Blogger, Samantha Rodriguez. Novelist Robert Louis Stevenson once said, “A friend is a present you give yourself.” A new SurroundHealth article, Creating Community and Finding Shangri-La, suggests that this “present” may be … Continue reading
Nutrition Plans To-Go: Apps to Support Weight Loss
There are hundreds of smartphone apps that claim to help users lose weight, but what do experts think? In a new article on SurroundHealth, Utilizing Nutrition Apps with Patients for Weight Loss Success, member Katy Olinski provides an expert’s opinion … Continue reading
Beyond the headlines: Healthcare professionals skeptical about NYC soda ban
In a poll conducted by SurroundHealth, an online community for healthcare professionals, 50% of respondents indicated that Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed soda-ban in New York City restriction will not be enough in the fight against obesity. However, 40% of respondents said that … Continue reading
Photovoice and informed decision making: Helping people talk about their health choices
A picture is worth a 1000 words. Pictures can convey emotions and situations in an instant. Pictures help people learn; but, they can also help people convey how they make decisions about their health. SurroundHealth, a free online community for … Continue reading
Top 10 Highlights from 1st ever Digital Health Communication Extravaganza (#DHCX)
SurroundHealth, a free online social network for health professionals, was proud to be an exhibitor at last week’s inaugural DHCX (#DHCX, @jaybernhardt). The event was certainly an extravaganza and included TedTalk-style presentations, highly visual and dynamic PowerPoint presentations (no death by … Continue reading
Want to promote behavior change? Try leveraging the periodicity of Mondays
Just 1 week ago, many Americans rang in 2012 by setting New Year’s resolutions. Millions vowed to eat less, lose weight, quit smoking, drink less and/or be more physically active. While research suggests that those who set a New Year’s Resolution … Continue reading
Learning from Nike: How Social Marketing Can Be Used to Sell Healthy Behaviors
In this season of buying (and giving), SurroundHealth member and Guest Blogger, Katherine A. Margolis, PhD reminds us to use power of social marketing to sell healthy behaviors. To access additional resources and insights on behavior change strategies, check out … Continue reading
