Message to the Community
Recent research shows that as more Americans go online, so, too,
do they rely more on the Internet as their source for important health
information. A Google survey found that as many as 93 percent of
those using Internet search engines are researching their medications,
medical conditions, and treatment options. Health care information
on the Internet is a rapidly expanding area, and I’m proud to say that
Meridian Health is at the forefront of this trend.
Meridian recently relaunched our system-wide Web site to provide an
engaging, easy-to-navigate platform. We also launched five brand-new
Web sites dedicated to each Meridian hospital and Meridian At Home,
the region’s leading provider of home health care services.
The comprehensive information on the sites includes: an overview
of our services; an extensive physician referral database; details on
visiting our hospitals; key contact information; Meridian HealthViews
magazine and other publications; and an expanded listing of the
community event calendar that we feature in each issue of
HealthViews. It also includes a wealth of information on such topics
as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes, to name a few.
The next time you go online to research a medical condition, try
exploring our sites at:
Sincerely,
John K. Lloyd, FACHE
President, Meridian Health
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