Should Social Media Be Used As a Means to Reduce Loss to Follow-up for Newborn Screening Programs?

Should Social Media Be Used As a Means to Reduce Loss to Follow-up for Newborn Screening Programs?

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Workshops: Session II
Saturday, June 25 2011
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This workshop will explore whether any resources available through social media sites can be used to decrease the rate of children lost to follow-up in newborn screening programs. It will also examine parental and program perceptions of using social media resources.  Through presentation and discussion, participants will be able to comment on social media as it impacts infant and child health and parental communication policies.

Presenters:
Emily Berry – Program Coordinator, OZ Systems
Terra Tolley – Business Development Coordinator, OZ Systems

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