Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Read this blog, STAT!

Ever wonder why a hospital smells like a hospital?

Alright, we may not know the answer to that question (our guess is bleach, cafeteria food and band-aids). But we do know a bunch of other things about health care.

That’s why we’ve started this blog. It’s designed to provide information about your health in general or things you might not know about Martin Memorial. And if you have questions you want answered (like why do they make those needles so big?) send ’em in.

Want to know what a local pediatrician thinks about giving your kid cough medicine? Write us. Want to know why we don’t accept a particular insurance? Ask us. Want to know what it’s like to be a nurse on the night shift in the emergency department? Read the blog. Looking for a new exercise to help burn fat, build muscle and improve your cardiovascular health? Check out a demonstration from one of our exercise specialists from the health and fitness center.

The blog is scheduled to run three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’ll primarily be written by Scott Samples, public information coordinator, as well as Kelly Bruce, publications editor from the marketing communications department at Martin Memorial.

Along the way, we’ll feature postings from docs and nurses, as well as folks behind the scenes who make the healthcare world go round.

Most importantly, we’ll be reporting health news from the people who are on the front lines who can help you find answers to your health questions.

We promise we’ll be gentle.
-- Scott Samples