Utilizing Telemedicine Tools and Staying Connected

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PATIENT EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

MD and Patient Authored Tips for Staying Involved The Virtual Empowered #PatientChat is a 45 minute multi-platform support group style moderated chat, that includes a “venting session” and concludes with a solution-based empowerment session. Join #patientchat bi-weekly on Friday's @ 1pm ET. View program highlights. Empowered #patientchat

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Honora Miller @HonoraMiller

Melvin Mann @MelMann

Alexa Jett @ohiialexa

Dr. Nicole Rochester @yourgpsdoc

"This [COVID-19] pandemic has taught people that community means thinking about everyone , not just how our actions affect ourselves."

Top Tips & Tools

Cope through strong community Form new bonds; connect with friends Find creative ways to stay connected Stay focused: it's a marathon not a sprint

Don't just zoom. Try online games with your loved ones! Schedule virtual coffee or tea Join a wellness challenge Take care of yourself

Top Quotes "Be kind to yourself. Extend compassion to others. Find an emotional accountability partner. Write down a list of loved ones whenever you think of them so you remind yourself to check in later." Honora

“I have always felt that we have under-utilized telemedicine. There is so much that can be done via a telemedicine visit.” Dr. Rochester

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