Mobile 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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A new study and a new TV segment show how Verizon's technology can be used to improve lives.
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Alan 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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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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Dr. 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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Our 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.
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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Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
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 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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New or improved Verizon products and services.
Information on Verizon's efforts to reduce domestic violence and promote literacy and education.
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