Social Media Can Make a Difference

Facebook? Twitter? What the heck is that??!!

If you are a late adopter of social media then you will not want to miss this new workshop at this year’s convention!

“Social Media Can Make a Difference” is an informative workshop that will equip you with plain and simple techniques for operating social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Learn how to manage and promote your chapter events and activities; and connect with other Mended Hearts members.

Author, speaker and social media consultant J.R. Atkins of Something Different Companies will be offering his expert advice on how you can become a social media sensation! J.R. will teach you the essentials to utilizing social media sites successfully. He will also be available to answer your questions about social media!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect (online) with others!

Registration now available online: http://www.mendedhearts.org/convention.htm

J.R. Atkins

Mobile Application Provides Live Video Stream of Critical Patient Situations

In collaboration with AT&T, Washington Hospital Center developed CodeHeart, a mobile application (app) that provides a real-time video and audio stream that can be used in critical care situations.

Cardiologists using the mobile app can assess and prepare cardiac treatment before patients arrive at emergency rooms. While in transit, first responders can initiate real time audio/video sessions with hospital cardiologists allowing them to instantly view and assess a patient’s condition and electrocardiograms (ECG). Further, they can guide them on interim treatment and prepare the hospital and staff to provide appropriate care while patient is en route to the emergency room.

“When it comes to treating a patient who appears to be suffering from chest pain or other heart attack symptoms, every second counts. CodeHeart delivered from AT&T’s network helps us provide optimal care as quickly as possible and effectively treat every heart patient that comes to our facility.” said Lowell Satler, MD, director of Interventional Cardiology at the Hospital Center

CodeHeart is a highly secure mobile application that can be downloaded to mobile devices of authorized physicians and hospital workstations.  Additionally video content can be archived for later review if needed. Currently CodeHeart has been implemented in six hospital sites in the Washington D.C. area.

Watch how it works. Courtesy of Lowell Satler