Media Coverage

One way that nurses are helping to improve the inpatient experience is through CaringBridge, a social media website designed for patients and their families to communicate with loved ones.

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Bob Carter and Buck Benson, with WTIP North Shore Community Radio, speak with the CaringBridge founder and CEO, Sona Mehring.

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Dr. Marion, a nationally-recognized geriatric care manager, lists CaringBridge as a recommended resource for elder care.

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Twin Cities Business and Medica joined for the second time to honor eight of Minnesota’s outstanding contributors to the quality of healthcare in Minnesota. The honorees were screened from dozens of nominees, divided into professional categories, and selected by a panel of thoughtful and informed judges who admire their efforts and recognize the significance of their accomplishments.

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Jessica Seidel, a 14 year old from Topeka, has fought a public battle with cancer for the past two years. The community has continued to offer the Seidel family support financially, emotionally, and through blood and bone marrow registration drives.

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Sona Mehring guest blogs about creating CaringBridge.

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More are using electronic forms of communication such as personal Web pages, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and blogs to share medical news and updates. They can spread the word quickly, but critics believe such news demands a more personal approach.

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Many patients have a hard time asking for the assistance they need with household chores and other daily tasks. While patients feel guilty about inconveniencing others, their friends and family often don’t know how to best offer their support.

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CaringBridge provides a practical tool that allows patients, care partners, family and friends a safe and effective method to disseminate information.

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