Highlights (and a Wordle) from Health 2.0

By Jennie Anderson

I've just returned from this year's Health 2.0 conference feeling energized by all of the new ways technology can help us to communicate important health information. While Health 2.0 is not HIV-specific, it brings together critical information and resources for us. I was amazed to see that the tools and technology, along with the opportunities and challenges have grown so quickly since last year's conference.

Personal Health Records and People Living with HIV

By Miguel Gomez

Chitra Mohla
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

I spoke with Chitra Mohla from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to learn more about Personal Health Records (PHRs) and their importance in the HIV community. A PHR allows you to store and manage all your information in one place. Chitra told me that people who are chronically ill are often the most motivated to use PHRs because they may have multiple appointments, medications, and health care providers. But before we talk about how PHRs can benefit people with HIV, let's start with the basics.