Author Archives: John

About John

Interested in how information intersects daily life, technology, and art. Digital Marketing - marketing ROI in healthcare Collaboration - working in social and collaborative media. Biomedical Informaticist - focusing on patient/patient, patient/provider communication.

The Journal of Virtual Worlds Research Healthcare Issue

Posted on August 3, 2009 by John

The August issue is all about healthcare.  I hope it helps folks realize the opportunities virtual worlds can afford. Oh, and my article “The Growth and Direction of Healthcare Support Groups in Virtual Worlds” is included. Much thanks to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Informatics | 1 Comment

CorvallisHealth

Posted on June 23, 2009 by John

CorvallisHealth has been a 3 year long experiment in using micro-blogging to help keep a local community healthy. As of July 17, 2012, I am suspending tweeting from this account as I am now employed by a health organization. Until … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration / Community, CorvallisHealth, Medical Informatics | 1 Comment

Resume Update- Twitter

Posted on June 4, 2009 by John

I’ve placed a link on my resume to my Twitter feed. I had been exploring Twitter in general, but it has now become a major microblogging tool for me.  I am publishing ideas on how healthcare orgs can use Twitter … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu and Virtual Support Groups?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by John

While looking up the efficacy of online support groups, I found this rather timely information. It concerns what people wanted from their hospital during the SARS outbreak.  (The bold is my emphasis) Their most frequent suggestion was the ability to … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Informatics, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Group Simulator and Real Fake Avatars

Posted on March 30, 2009 by John

I’ve been taking peer support courses through the Guiding Lights in Second Life.  It’s been very interesting, with some great speakers, and a super group to work with. To help with this sort of training, I am developing a simulated … Continue reading →

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