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Making Mobile Devices Improve Personal Health

by Employee ‎06-04-2012 05:42 PM - edited ‎06-04-2012 05:44 PM

scott_shamp133x240.jpgMobile phones make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. But can they make us healthier? A Verizon Foundation-funded program at the New Media Institute at the University of Georgia aims to find out.

 

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How Wireless Tech Can Improve Lives

by Employee ‎05-18-2012 12:44 PM - edited ‎05-18-2012 12:45 PM

rbtv133x254.jpgA new study and a new TV segment show how Verizon's technology can be used to improve lives.

 

 

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Verizon’s "Coach Mark" Gets Things Moving at the White House

by Employee Emeritus ‎06-07-2011 09:51 AM - edited ‎06-07-2011 09:53 AM

Wellness CenterAlan Gardner, Verizon’s Vice President for Human Resources, and Mark Monteyne, Verizon’s Head Coach literally got things moving at the White House last week.

 

As part of Verizon’s membership in a coalition called “Business Forward”, Alan and Mark had the opportunity to take part in an event to highlight the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative.

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A Verizon Policy Perspective on the Health Care Debate

by Employee Emeritus ‎03-24-2011 03:05 PM - edited ‎03-30-2011 10:23 AM

Verizon's Andy Mekelburg takes time out during the 11th Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to talk about future policy solutions for health information technology (IT).

 

In a brief video, Andy explains the importance of health information technology and how it could affect a person's ability to get the right information to the right person at the right time.

 

Nearly 30,000 health care providers, government representatives and not-for-profit organizations gathered to showcase the latest health care technologies.

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Foundational Elements Needed to Transform U.S. Health Care

by Employee Emeritus ‎03-09-2011 09:17 AM - edited ‎03-09-2011 09:44 AM

Dr. Peter TippettDr. Peter Tippett, Verizon’s vice president and Chief Medical Officer, spoke recently at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) annual conference in Orlando, Fla., and in a major address outlined how the pragmatic adoption of health IT can help transform the industry. With these foundational changes health care providers can access patient health information at the point of care, regardless of location, and know it is secure.

 

 

 

 

 

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Closing the Health Care Gap

by Employee Emeritus ‎11-17-2010 08:36 AM - edited ‎11-17-2010 08:36 AM

Audrietta IzlarOur guest blogger today is Verizon Benefits Manager Audrietta Izlar.  She recently participated in a Q&A about Verizon’s four-part strategy to close the health care gap between majority and minority groups in the United States.    

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Telemedicine Grant from Verizon Brings UVA Medical Care to Rural Virginians

by Employee Emeritus ‎08-09-2010 05:04 PM - edited ‎08-10-2010 12:13 PM

B. Keith Fulton

This week we have a guest blogger to the Responsibility Blog. 

 

B. Keith Fulton, vice president of Verizon Virginia, is responsible for developing and executing Verizon’s external affairs and legislative strategies in Virginia.

 

On July 23-24 the University of Virginia held a clinic at which more than 3,000 uninsured patients were seen.  That alone is impressive, but perhaps more impressive, is that the clinic was held in Wise, a remote community in southwest Virginia where access to health care is a specific challenge for many residents.

 

Of the 3,000 patients who saw medical practitioners that day, more than 1,000 were screened, treated and referred for follow-up care at UVA medical facilities. 

 

 

How was Verizon involved? 

 

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New Tools for Seniors Coping with Diabetes, Vision Loss

by Employee ‎11-13-2009 10:40 AM - edited ‎11-13-2009 11:42 AM

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Is someone in your family coping with vision loss, or Diabetes, or both? Currently more than 3 million Americans are, and now there’s a new free online resource that can help. Today, the American Foundation for the Blind will unveil its updated AFB Senior Site, including a comprehensive Diabetes guide which includes a host of free materials to help senior citizens stay active, eat sensibly and independently manage medications. Read more...

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Kathy Brown

S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility

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Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.

James Gowen

Chief Sustainability Officer/
V.P. of Services Operations

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James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.

Rose Kirk

President, Verizon Foundation

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Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.

Jack McArtney

Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility

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Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.

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