Friday, December 10, 2010

Going Forward (With Appreciation to Those Who Got Us Here)

We in the AIDS Institute are brimming with gratitude—and yes, maybe even with a bit of pride—over the success of Social Media: Going Viral Against HIV and STIs.  Thank you partners (AIDS.gov and the New York State HIV Clinical Education Initiative), supporters (including the Kaiser Family Foundation) and presenters for making the day such a hit.  And thanks also to the forum’s attendees.  You filled the Kimmel Center with your enthusiasm and with your commitment for improved engagement with clients, patients and communities.  I’d like to think that there was a similar vibe among those who viewed the event remotely.  

New York State, since the earliest days of the HIV epidemic, has been a leader in prevention and care. The lessons learned at the forum and the strategic integration of social media by providers throughout the State will strengthen that role.

We are working on several “next steps” to ensure that the forum’s momentum continues.  Video recordings of the entire event will be available for viewing at this site very soon.  This will include sessions not webcast on the day of the forum. Please check back with us in the next week or so. We will also be sharing a summary of the evaluations from the forum.

Oh, and did I mention that this blog will continue?  Well it will.  And we really, really want to hear from you.

Socially yours,
Mark Hammer

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