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March 2013

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Taming the Information Overload Beast

March 25, 2013
During emergencies, HHS has to analyze a large amount of information incredibly fast. Social media helps us identify outbreaks and respond to the public.
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Pillbox Opens Data to the Public

March 25, 2013
Pillbox, a pill identification tool, is opening up government data on prescription drugs. Listen to a podcast introducing the tool.
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Screenshot of SAMHSA’s publications store, available at http://store.samhsa.gov/home

Publications 2.0: Enhancing Customer Experience

March 25, 2013
Similar to Amazon, SAMHSA’s online store offers easy web-based ordering of more than 1,000 behavioral health publications.
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Calling all Innovators: Demo @ the Next Health Datapalooza

March 25, 2013
Those interested in speaking or presenting at Health Datapalooza IV have until April 5 to submit a request.
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#CorazonChat: Teaming up to promote heart health

March 21, 2013
To close out February’s American Heart Month, several HHS agencies executed their first bilingual Twitter chat.
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ASPR Fusion Roundtable: Innovation and Creativity in Public Health

March 19, 2013
Join the discussion on emergency preparedness and response through the ASPR Fusion roundtable, a forum for the Public Health Community.
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Get “In the Know” on Social Media

March 7, 2013
‘In the Know’ is a how-to webinar series on different social media channels offering basic information, tips, and hints.
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