John Norris
Category Archives: Medical Informatics
Healthcare Support Groups in Different Worlds
Do the types of healthcare support groups differ in the worlds of Second Life, Kaneva, There and IMVU? In what worlds are there more groups concerning mental health than disabilities. In what worlds is the opposite true? How does this … Continue reading
102 Tweets About Social Media and Healthcare
Since May of this year, I have been posting a daily tweet on how healthcare orgs can use social media. @John_Norris with the tag #hcsm The example I use is Twitter, but any microblogging and socially connected platform would do. … Continue reading
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Certified Peer Support Specialist in SL
The Guiding Lights group in Second Life offers 6 session course on doing peer support within Second Life. It is put on by Avalon Birke, RL Board Certified Counselor and psychotherapist; Kat Klata, highly experienced online healthcare support person. I … Continue reading
Hyper-local Tweets for Healthcare Orgs
I put together some ideas for healthcare orgs to add value to their local communities. Basically, it’s getting past the PR broadcast stage of tweeting and onto chatting with the folks in the neighborhood. Hyper-Local Social Media and Healthcare View … Continue reading
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The Journal of Virtual Worlds Research Healthcare Issue
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
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