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How to Communicate In Midst of Tragedy

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Like you, my heart and head are heavy in the wake of yesterday’s bombings in Boston. Especially since I feel so helpless.

I had a completely different post planned today, but wanted to respond a.s.a.p. to the questions, worries and just totally-wrong communications I’ve seen going out since the bombings yesterday afternoon.

Most of this outreach was harmless, but simply a mismatch with what’s on our minds right now. Because most of us are feeling horror, sadness, fear, uncertainly and a sense of helplessness and vulnerability.

Marie Ennis-O’Connor‘s insight:

Excellent advice from Nancy E. Schwartz on communicating in the wake of the Boston bombings.

See on gettingattention.org

Posted in #HCSM, mHealth, Twitter

Can you tweet your way to heart health?

Real-time social phenomenon, Twitter, can be a powerful tool to help prevent heart disease and improve health practices, according to a group of researchers affiliated with the University of Sydney.

Their study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, surveying 15 international health-focused Twitter accounts, nine professional organisations and six medical journals, were selected for analysis of their Twitter growth, reach, and content.

See on sydney.edu.au