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VIRTUAL HEALTH BY CAREY ROSSI 7 to Follow for FOOD SAFETY Food-borne illness is easily prevented, if you know whom to follow. Check out these seven Twitter feeds to keep noshing without the nausea. @ foodsafety.gov @ barfblog WHAT THEY DO: A one-stop shop for news, tips, recalls and other food safety information. WHAT HE DOES: This Twitter handle belongs to Doug Powell, a professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology at Kansas State University. He is passionate about reducing the burden of foodborne illness and compels others in the farm-tofork food safety system to adopt best practices. @ foodsafeguru WHAT THEY DO: Send out food alerts, recalls and information on safe food handling. @ michaelpollan WHAT HE DOES: This author of In Defense of Food tweets about the food industry—the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of the business and landscape. @ foodsafetymag 46 SPRING 2 013 Stay Connected with GMC GMC is transforming the way hospitals do social media. Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ gwinnettmedical) or follow us on Twitter (@GwinnettMedical). WHAT THEY DO: Tweet about food, food safety, policy, sustainable agriculture, international news and recipes to make the world a tastier place. @ fight_BAC WHAT THEY DO: The Partnership for Food Safety Education tweets about safe food handling and what consumers can do to fight bacteria. Share Your HealtH recordS SecurelY GMC HealthConnect is an online tool from Gwinnett Medical Center that allows you and your doctor to communicate about nonurgent healthcare matters anytime, anywhere. One of the most convenient features of GMC HealthConnect is the online personal health record. This service allows you to store, view and update all your health information in one secure place. You decide who has access to your medical history, ensuring your privacy. To sign up, visit gmchealthconnect.com. PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK social media WHAT THEY DO: This science-based publication lets you get your geek on in the world of food safety and quality assurance. @ eartheats http://www.foodsafety.gov http://www.facebook.com/gwinnettmedical http://www.facebook.com/gwinnettmedical http://www.gmchealthconnect.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Where Lasting Weight Loss Begins
Open Heart Surgery Journey
You’re the Star
Heart-to-Heart
Lighten Up!
Have No Fear
Work It!
Diane Keaton
What Are the Chances?
9 Symptoms Never to Ignore
When Allergies Attack
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Aiding Babies
Back on Top
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center