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It’s Not All about Health 2.0 and Technology
By Ann Miller; RN, MHA
Nearly 144,000 people die each year from stroke in the United States, making it the third leading cause of death in the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC].
The Founder
Olajide Williams MD is the founder and director of the Hip Hop Public Health Education Center at Harlem Hospital, a series of health awareness programs that use music to teach pre-adolescents about strokes.
To combat these statistics, Williams and his staff host two-day sessions at Harlem elementary schools, coaching students through music about the warning signs and proper response to a stroke. Each student is then tasked to share what he or she learned with a parent or guardian at home.
Unique Business Model
Through a unique blend of community involvement and advocacy, Williams has proved that Health 2.0 technology isn’t the only solution to the pressing problems of health and wellness. The fact is, sometimes rap music and creativity are the best prescriptions.
Assessment
The center’s sponsors include GE, the New York City Council, and the National Stroke Association. Similar programs are being developed for obesity and cardiovascular health.
Link: http://www.healthymagination.com/stories/hip-hop-health/
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Good cultural article and interesting healthcare delivery video; thanks for the new-wave information.
Angus
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Angus,
This was an excellent example of a high-performing civic-minded physician workforce using innovative cultural and Health 2.0 thought leadership concepts to advance their objectives.
Some young Turks from the NEJM even opined thusly regarding medical career opportunities: http://www.nejmjobs.org/career-resources/social-media-and-physicians.aspx
Samantha
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Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Launches 50 City Tour
Led by podiatrist Dr. Bill J. Releford, DPM, founder of The Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation, along with a squadron of volunteers, the Black Barbershop outreach program seeks to empower African-American men to better understand cardiovascular diseases through education, testing, and prevention. The program was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, UCLA, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
“The need to address healthcare disparities in African-American men is paramount in light of the fact that they have the lowest life expectancy of any group in the US,”
said Dr. Releford, a podiatric surgeon.
“For decades, the black barbershop has served as a centralized gathering place where African-American men feel comfortable discussing the most important issues that impact their lives: politics, social trends, family, and finances. Now, we are introducing an important discussion of health and the critical need for health awareness.”
Source: Black News [5/22/10]
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