Cobertura de CaringBridge en los medios de comunicación
marzo 30, 2012
MARKETPLACE TECH
One social network that promises not to 'monetize' you
One major social networking site has declared that it has no intention to ever monetize its audience. CaringBridge lets those facing serious health issues set up pages to network with the people who care about them.
marzo 26, 2012
PIONEER PRESS
Minnesota's CaringBridge let the sick and their families blog long before Facebook
The social network, created in 1997, allows sick people or their loved ones to set up free journal- or blog-like sites to keep friends and family in the loop, and to receive words of support when the gestures are needed the most.
febrero 28, 2012
WEBMD: A DIFFERENT NORMAL
Caregivers Need Care Too
Sona Mehring, CaringBridge founder and CEO, blogs about caring for the caregiver on WebMD's blog for people living with a chronic condition.
febrero 23, 2012
KSTP.COM
Edina Couple Helps Insure CaringBridge Future
In life, Hazel Perkins loved to stay in touch with family and friends. In death, she and her husband, Roger, will help many others stay connected when they need it most.
diciembre 27, 2011
WEBMD: A DIFFERENT NORMAL
Health Journaling: How To Decide What to Share
Sona Mehring, CaringBridge founder and CEO, blogs about deciding what to include in your health journal on WebMD's blog for people living with a chronic condition.
diciembre 20, 2011
SENIORHOMES.COM
Caregiver Resources: CaringBridge.org
Have you ever had a family member fall ill? Or has someone in your community faced a tragic health diagnosis? If either of these scenarios have happened to you then you understand the huge need families have for support during this time, but also their lack of energy to reach out to each individual.
noviembre 18, 2011
WEBMD: A DIFFERENT NORMAL
’Tis the Season to Stay Connected
Sona Mehring, CaringBridge founder and CEO, blogs about the importance of staying connected during the holiday season on WebMD's blog for people living with a chronic condition.
noviembre 14, 2011
AARP BULLETIN
How to Cope With a Caregiving Crisis
When you're a caregiver, drama is inevitable...
octubre 19, 2011
SAFETY NET MATTERS
'Healthcare Quality Week' Part Two: Response - Beyond Social Media
Jane Hooker responds to Jerod Loeb's description of his recent experience with the healthcare system and social media.
octubre 18, 2011
'HEALTHCARE QUALITY WEEK' PERSPECTIVES PART ONE: CANCER AND SOCIAL MEDIA
'Healthcare Quality Week' Perspectives Part One: Cancer and Social Media
There is one other outlet I want to specifically mention as I have found it very helpful – and it is the use of social media as a proactive communication vehicle and as a reactive emotional support tool. In particular, the ruminations I wrote after my diagnosis – and many since that day in August – were posted on a website called CaringBridge, a free patient website designed to help family and friends share information and support throughout a significant health challenge.
septiembre 25, 2011
CARINGBRIDGE TRIES TO SPAN OUT
CaringBridge tries to span out
The Eagan-based charity expanded partnerships to spread the word about its website for sharing updates on patient health.
agosto 24, 2011
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Website connects loved ones during health challenge
Beaufort Memorial has expanded its partnership with CaringBridge, a nonprofit providing free websites that connect family and friends during a significant health challenge. The expansion is the result of a collaboration between the Nursing department and the public relations and marketing department to educate patients, visitors and the community about this free service.
agosto 23, 2011
THE GRINDSTONE
Executive Suite: CaringBridge's Sona Mehring On Being The One Woman In The Room
Every week The Grindstone interviews an influential woman in the world of business. We scour our brains and hearts to come up with strong, successful women who not only inspire us, but will also inspire you. No industry is off limits, no interview subject too controversial.
julio 31, 2011
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Families of ill, injured finding support online
For many hospital patients and their families, social media is a powerful vehicle. Rather than disconnecting them from reality, it brings them closer to life beyond their illness.
julio 19, 2011
HEALTH 2.0 NEWS
Interview with Sona Mehring, CEO, CaringBridge
Matthew Holt had a chance to talk with Sona Mehring, CEO of CaringBridge. For those going through challenges with their health, CaringBridge provides free and easy to create websites that allow family and friends to share in their journey, and provide support and encouragement.
julio 8, 2011
CASEY CARES FOUNDATION
Family Finds Support
Collin was just 5 1/2 years old and two weeks into Kindergarten when he was diagnosed with childhood leukemia. "A nightmare any parent is afraid to hear came true when the pediatrician called me," said his mom, Alice.
junio 20, 2011
MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL NEWS
Sona Mehring Connects Mississippians to Patients Enduring Serious Health Crises
In 1997, Sona Mehring’s dear friend, whose high–risk pregnancy resulted in the delivery of a very pre–mature baby, asked her to keep friends and family posted about the infant’s health status. Instead of placing a series of emotionally–draining and time–consuming phone calls, Mehring created a website that now daily connects a half million people and annually more than 43 million.
mayo 15, 2011
WCCO
Made In Minnesota: CaringBridge’s Local Roots
It’s probably the most well-known Minnesota company nobody knows is here. Half-a-million people visit CaringBridge every day to write about, or check on, the health of a loved one. And the popular social network was started, and is headquartered, right here in the Twin Cities.
abril 26, 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA CLUB
Cancer Blogs Strike Back: How social media educates, supports, and heals one post at a time
Rebellious, uncertain, overjoyed, fragile, strong, hopeful: the voices of the cancer community come in many forms. Cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers use cancer blogs to share experiences, get information, and connect with others throughout the cancer experience.
abril 25, 2011
ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
A Web of Support for this Childhood Cancer Hero
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Hero Ambassador Amy Costley used CaringBridge to connect and receive support during daughter Karli’s cancer journey.
marzo 22, 2011
CHILDREN’S CANCER ASSOCIATION
Web of Healing: A Children’s Cancer Association Family uses CaringBridge to Connect and Receive Support
Watching the movie Cars, idolizing Goofy (the Disney character), and playing with siblings are a few of Ramsey Farrar’s very serious, four-year-old hobbies. These seem like common activities for a four-year-old. However, unlike other kids, Ramsey, of Vancouver, Wash., has spent the past two years undergoing treatment for a life-threatening disease: acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
marzo 21, 2011
THIRDAGE.COM
Women Who Inspire
CaringBridge is a free service that does not register on your radar until you need it, when a close friend or family member is facing a health challenge. Yet CaringBridge websites all over the world have logged 1.3 billion visits since Sona Mehring created the first model for building a community of support for patients and their families. It is one of the most successful online healthcare communities in the world.
marzo 1, 2011
COPING WITH CANCER
CaringBridge.org: Providing Free Websites for People with Cancer to Connect with Their Loved Ones
CaringBridge is driven by the need and desire to help anyone dealing with cancer or any other serious health event by connecting them with loved ones.
marzo 1, 2011
FAMILY CIRCLE
Best Wishes
CaringBridge founder, Sona Mehring, shares insight on dealing with a significant health challenge.
febrero 23, 2011
FAST COMPANY
2011 Most Influential Women in Technology
Fast Company compiled a list of the Most Influential Women In Tech, in part to recognize the challenges that women in technology face--proper recognition being just one of them. The list highlights 30 women in six categories. All of them bring unique brands of thought to their industries.
