Have You Heard? Facts From The Field - December 19, 2013

Have You Heard? Facts From The Field - December 19, 2013

December 19, 2013 In a study of US state health departments, 60% reported using at least one social media application—87% had an account belonging to Twitter, 56% Facebook, and 43% YouTube. In a study involving all US local health departments, 24% had a Facebook account, 8% had a Twitter account, and 7% had both. The Shelby County (Tennessee) Health Department is using social media to lower infant mortality rates in Memphis—its free B4BabyLife app [PDF-96KB]provides families with information and resources before, during, and after pregnancy.

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