August 11th, 2011
by Amanda
We all advocate in different ways. In our July #HAchat we talked about empowering ourselves and others – let’s be a bit more specific and talk about what it means to advocate. Who do you advocate for in your life and what does that consist of? Are there are few things you will always do or does your advocacy vary depending on your energy and the circumstance? Are you a caregiver, parent, significant other, or loved one of someone who needs care? How do you stand up for this person’s health? Affirm your advocacy today. There is no act of advocacy too small and as you’ve learned firsthand – sometimes simply sharing a personal story or experience can speak to and motivate others in a huge way. Just serving as a positive example of someone living with a chronic condition or empowered person despite the challenges is advocacy.
This month’s Finish this Tweet is what you make it! Looking forward to hearing all the ways you advocate.
Share:
I advocate for others by ____.
Be sure to add the #FTTAug hashtag so we can see what you said! 
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July 7th, 2011
by Amanda
For this month’s Finish This Tweet (FTT) let’s get to the heart of a word that means so many things to so many different people – but is absolutely integral to our Health Activist community and e-patients everywhere.
Empowered.
Empower, the verb. Empowered, the adjective. Empowerment, the noun. We say all iterations of the word often in our online interaction, especially when referring to our missions within our communities. The word makes its way into WEGO Health’s mission as well as we aim to “empower Health Activists to help others.” But let’s get back to basics and share what exactly the connotations of the word and how we use it are.
For this month’s FTT, tell us on Twitter (or as a Facebook status):
To me, empowered means: _____
As always, be sure to tweet @wegohealth or use the hashtag #FTTJuly so we can see what you think! I’m looking forward to helping define this buzz word better by hearing from all of you!
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June 9th, 2011
by Amanda
Last month our Finish This Tweet was a precursor to Health Technology Month where we got you thinking ahead about the apps and devices that relate to your health and make you happy.
We asked:
“My favorite health-related app (or device) is…”
Let’s see what some of you said…
HopeApples
My favorite health app is @Medscape Mobile for Android from @WebMD. Download it on the market at: http://bit.ly/lJlKDI @wegohealth#FTTMay
JohnPugh
My favorite health app or device is Healthseeker cot.ag/lUFqid #FTTMay @wegohealth @healthseekerfb
painydays
My favorite health app (or device) is RxMindme. That way I never forget to take my meds.
chupieandjsmama
My favorite health app is MapMyWALK for iPhone: http://www.mapmywalk.com/
somebodyhealme
My favorite health-related app is…a tie between @ubiqi and @glucosebuddy.
russellfaust
my fav healthcare app is dropbox—I write all my ppt to pdf’s, save to dropbox, use for education in clinic. Rocks!
zivamusic
My favorite health-related app is @logfrog ! It makes managing my diabetes simple, quick and even fun!
JoannaB
“My fav health app/device: #blackberry calendar to help keep track of when i’ve taken certain meds. keeps me organized!”
Did you tweet @ us with your favorite health app or device? Why not do it this month and write up a quick post or discussion as to why you love that device and send it our way – we’d love to feature your review this month!
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May 11th, 2011
by Amanda
Alright Twitter users (or Facebook status-writers) – we’ve got another tweet for you to finish. This month’s tweet involves your use of technology for health – can you share thoughts in 140 or less?
“My favorite health-related app (or device) is…”
Health Technology is a topic we’ve discussed in our community in the past – so let’s revisit it now! Is there an app you use for your health? Whether it’s an actual health app designed to track or improve your health/wellness or an app that improves your emotional app (games, pics, creative apps, etc) – tell us about it! If you don’t have a phone or device that uses apps – what device or piece of technology do you use or rely on? What’s your favorite way to combine technology and health?
Tweet us @wegohealth or tag it #FTTMay so we can collect all of your awesome tweets! Thanks for joining us – can’t wait to see what you’ve got to say on this
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January 26th, 2011
by Amanda
A few days ago, we sent out a little Tweet prompt – the first of our “Finish This Tweet” project of 2011. (Because not all prompts are the bloggy kind, right?) We wanted to see the Health Activist Twitterverse take on their health in one word:
The answers from our Health Activists were both varied … and inspiring. Here are some of our favorites:
@lisajcopen: My #health in one word is… [a] pilgrimage.
@Abeeliever: My #health in one word is… transforming.
@IndyHealer: RT @wegohealth: Finish this tweet! “My health in one word is constantly improving!
@sixuntilme: My health in one word is variable. Diabetes is unpredictable, even if I do the same thing…results may vary.
@diabetic_iz_me: My health in one word is wacko.
Thanks to everyone who joined in! We’ll have another “Finish This Tweet” for you and your follows soon - so stay tuned.
Until then why not join our Twitter for Health Activism Group to jump in on some great discussions there? And be sure to add your handle to our ongoing list here!
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