Tag Archives: Mayo Clinic

Celebrating the Holiday Season while Staying Healthy

Posted on November 26, 2014 by surroundhealthsami

Parties, cocktails, turkeys, desserts—how do you stay healthy with all the joys that come with the holiday season? It’s important to remind patients, clients, and loved ones to celebrate in moderation and to keep in mind some tips for staying … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Successfully Engaging with Patients through Social Media

Posted on December 19, 2013 by surroundhealthsami

In the ever-changing era of healthcare, social media offers even more opportunities for patient engagement.  Yet, many struggle with figuring out the best approaches. We recently hosted a webinar where experts from the Mayo Clinic and Swedish Medical Center shared … Continue reading →

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5 Tips from Health Professionals on Motivating Patients

Posted on May 13, 2013 by surroundhealthsami

Last Wednesday, we hosted a webinar, “Motivate Resistant Patients By Changing Your Professional Role,” featuring healthcare extenders who shared their own tips on how they motivate patients in their various roles and settings. These tips were generated from reflections to … Continue reading →

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Motivational Principles to Help Engage Patients Over Time

Posted on May 6, 2013 by surroundhealthsami

How can healthcare extenders motivate patients to make healthy changes? Dr. Rick Botelho, author of “Motivational Practice: Promoting Healthy Habits and Self-Care of Chronic Diseases,” recently shared with us an excerpt containing motivational principles that practitioners can use. Botelho emphasizes … Continue reading →

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