What are they? Software or applications that run on smartphones or mobile communications. Example: application that counts caloric intake. Benefits: Manage own health. Promote healthy living. Have useful information all the time. Guidance in maintaining a healthy weight. Health/Fitness Applications and further information go to: My Fitness Pal https://www.myfitnesspal.com Strava https://www.strava.com/mobile Garmin Connect https://connect.garmin.com/en-US/ Glucose …
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Selecting Health Websites
Selecting websites can be difficult and misleading with so much information present on the internet. Some guidelines and questions to ask can help find quality sources and sifting through information. 1.Select recognized authorities: Know who is responsible for the content provided. Who is responsible can usually be found on “about us” page. 2. Check quality: …
Electronic Health Records
What is an electronic health record? A digital version of a patients health chart or record. Which can contain medical histories, diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, immunization record, allergies, laboratory (blood work) results, radiology or imaging such as x-rays. Benefits: Improved Patient Care. Increased Patient Participation Improved Care Coordination Better Patient Outcomes More Efficient and Cost …
Virtual Support Groups
Support groups are a great resource that can help individuals through difficult situations. Support groups help us see we are not struggling alone. Stories, experiences are shared and helps prevent feelings of isolation or being alone. While support groups are open to anyone, many times they are topic specific and finding the right one may …
Computer Information
Internet Service Providers: Company that provides access to the internet. The internet is a global network. The network is set up and will connect to other networks. This connection throughout the world whether through cables or wireless connections is the internet. Within the internet websites are created and are stored in servers. When a website …
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
