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10/01/2015

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09/30/2015

Tomorrow is the day! After today, this account will become inactive, and we will be posting all Westat Health Communications news from the main Westat Corporate page. Make sure you like that page to keep up with us! From all of us at Westat Health Communications, thanks for chatting and keeping up with us over the years—it’s been fun. See you at facebook.com/Westat.hq tomorrow!

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09/29/2015

How important is a physician’s online reputation? Very. 80% of consumers go online to read information about doctors.

http://www.healthcarecommunication.com/Main/Articles/7862.aspx #

More than 80 percent of consumers go online to read information about docs.

09/28/2015

This week is our last week that we will be posting from this account, so don’t forget to follow us at our main Westat page! We look forward to seeing you there!

09/24/2015

If you are like us, you spend a lot of time at the computer which can cause your eyes to get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away from your computer for 20 seconds. Check out more tips from our client, the National Eye Institute (NEI), on maintaining healthy eyes.

http://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/eyehealthtips.asp

09/21/2015

Don’t forget, at the end of this month we will no longer be active on this page. Be sure to like us at Facebook.com/Westat.hq before we go!

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09/17/2015

It’s football season! This year scientists have developed a robotic dummy to help make the sport safer:
http://mashable.com/2015/08/27/football-mobile-virtual-player/

Dartmouth football now has a new and "safe" kind of tackling dummy.

09/16/2015

A dog a day keeps the doctor away?! Many studies have shown the health benefits of pet ownership. Here’s an infographic about some of the ways Fido might be able to make you a healthier person. http://healtheconnect.bannerhealth.com/2015/08/infographic-a-dog-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/

Pet parents will tell you how happy their pet makes them, but what they may not know is that there are some benefits to their physical health as well. In fact, 97 percent of doctors agree pets prov…

09/15/2015

Did you know September is National Yoga Month? Be sure to check out our client NCCIH for more information! https://nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm

This fact sheet provides a general overview of yoga and suggests sources for more information.

09/14/2015

In honor of Hearing Aid Awareness Week, find out: How old are your ears? The video below plays a series of pitches at varying frequencies to determine your range. Give it a try! You can also find hearing resources by visiting our client, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), online: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

http://youtu.be/VxcbppCX6Rk

*MUST WATCH IN 1080p AND USE HEADPHONES* How high can you hear? Take this 'test' to see how old your ears are! SUBSCRIBE (it's free!): http://bit.ly/10kWnZ7 ...

09/11/2015

Have you followed the main Westat page on Facebook yet? We’re going to deactivate this account at the end of the month, so make sure you do so soon!

09/10/2015

Medical apps have quickly become an accepted norm among health care providers. Check out this list of apps for health care providers. http://blog.capterra.com/top-7-medical-apps-for-doctors/

A list of the top seven medical apps for doctors and physicians. Capterra helps businesses find and compare software.