Life Online
Getting Social
UMHS offers a variety of options for staying connected and informed in cyberspace
For many of us, the world of social media, social networking and accompanying lingo is overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Much like more conventional forms of media, social media are ways of sharing information. Unlike newspapers, television or other forms of media, social media allows you to read or view the information, interact with it and even share the information with others if you wish—all on the Web.
Social networking, also on the Web, is kind of like going to a cocktail party. You walk into a room (join a social network), look around for people you think you might like to talk to (search for friends, colleagues, peers or family members), strike up conversations, and share information in the form of social media. Some social networks are big and have a lot of special features—like Facebook. Others are much simpler and only offer a few features—like Twitter.
Whatever the case, they are an ever-popular way of keeping individuals connected, engaged and informed about issues that matter most to them. -JS
You can find the Health System engaging in social media and networking in the following ways:
YouTube: Our video sharing site features research news, Global Challenge videos, doctor profiles and more: www.youtube.com/umhealthsystem
Twitter: Our micro blog features press releases, programs, news articles, events and more—in 140 characters or less: www.twitter.com/umhealthsystem
Facebook: Our fan page offers health and research news, articles, events, community programs and more: http://tinyurl.com/kskn28
Podcasts: Our podcasts offer portable health news and medical information for your mp3 player: www.med.umich.edu/podcast
RSS feeds: Subscribe to our RSS feeds to learn about new videos, news and podcasts on your chosen RSS reader such as iGoogle or MyYahoo: www.med.umich.edu/news/newsroom/rss.htm
Inside View Editorial Advisory Group
Constance Bridges, Office of the Dean, Medical School
Paula Greeno, Office of the EVPMA
Teri Grieb, MSA Office of Research
Judy Hallberg, S.P.H.R., UMMS Human Resources
Kelly, UMHS Human Resources
Erin Koenigsknecht, UMHS Marketing Communications
Eric Kratochwill, UMHHC Office of the CEO
Allison Krieger, Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Rick Krupinski, Editor, Medicine at Michigan
Alisa Morningstar, UMHS, MFit Health Promotion
Sara Nielsen, Safety Management Services
Tammy Nipper, UMMS Human Resources
Juanita Parry, Nurse Recruitment & Retention
Steve Raymond, UMHHC Leadership & Staff Development
Karen Schlueter, Livonia Health Center
Connie Standiford, Medical School Administration
Carole Strong, House Officers Association
Public Relations & Marketing Communications Staff
Michael Harrison, chief public relations and marketing officer
Kara Gavin, director of public relations
Beth Johnson, editor and senior writer
Jessica Soulliere, assistant editor
Anne Rueter, senior public relations representative
Cathy Mellett, contributing writer
Dana Pine, contributing writer
Juliet Fuller, photography coordinator
Geoff O’Connor, Web developer