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St. Louis Health Care Social Media Guide
By: Ashlyn Brewer | 08/18/2010
If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you know we talk a lot about how health care organizations can use social media to connect to their audiences. Here in St. Louis, we’ve been impressed to see that many health care organizations have embraced these tools.
We’ve assembled a quick guide to help you like, follow and connect with health care leaders in the St. Louis region. Please let us know if we’ve missed anyone!
The Saint Louis Regional Health Commission
The RHC is a non-profit organization working to increase access to health care for people who are medically uninsured or underinsured. Connect with them on Facebook.
The Missouri Foundation for Health
The MFH works to improve the health of residents of 84 Missouri counties and the city of St. Louis. You can stay up-to-date on their efforts on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Health Literacy Missouri
This organization’s mission is to improve the health of all Missourians and help the state become a national leader in health literacy. You can like Health Literacy Missouri on Facebook, follow their tweets and look for their blog, Plain Talk, which is coming soon.
Missouri State Medical Association
The MSMA serves as the voice of the medical students in the state of Missouri. Check out their Facebook Group.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
The MDHSS works to improve the health and quality of life of Missourians. Follow their Twitter account for the latest updates.
St. Louis County Department of Health
This organization provides a wide variety of services, including to those who live, work, or visit Saint Louis County, MO. They also have a vast social media presence. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
St. Louis Hospitals
Many area hospitals are using social media tools to connect with patients, employees and the community. Learn more about your provider by connecting with them on Twitter, Facebook, their blog or LinkedIn.
Barnes-Jewish: Twitter Facebook Blog LinkedIn
St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Twitter Facebook Blog LinkedIn
St. Luke’s: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
St. John’s: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
Missouri Baptist: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
Ranken Jordan: Twitter Blog LinkedIn
SSM Health Care: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
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comments
Christi Dixon says:
Wed, August 18, 2010 at 4:56:pm
Fantastic post. This makes me wonder if orthodontists or obstetricians in private practice are connecting with their patients this way… at least through major treatment phases? Is HIPPA a problem?
Marijean Jaggers says:
Thu, August 19, 2010 at 7:39:am
I am connected with two optometrists using social media pretty effectively so I would not be surprised if orthos and OBs are following suit. Connecting with patients, providing general health and wellness information, and being available as a resource in the spaces patients occupy is very smart. HIPPA is not a problem, Christi since doctors will take any doctor-to-patient counseling out of public view.
Ashlyn Brewer says:
Thu, August 19, 2010 at 2:15:pm
Thanks for your comments, Christi & Marijean!
I think it will be interesting to see what best practices and even legal implications come out of health care providers embracing social media tools, but overall I think that providers building greater connections with patients has incredible benefits to both parties.
Chris Sutton says:
Wed, August 18, 2010 at 11:30:am
SSM Health Care-St. Louis hospitals: Twitter (http://twitter.com/SSMSTL), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SSMHealthCareStLouis) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/companies/ssm-health-care)