Anu Dwivedi had been suffering from kidney disease when, just seven months ago, she was told her disease had progressed and she would have to live her life on dialysis unless she found a kidney transplant. Anu was just one of over 80,000 people in need of a kidney transplant and finding a donor seemed like an impossible feat.
Her daughter, Kirti, a social media addict, kept friends and family up-to-date about her mother’s status through Facebook and Twitter, thinking maybe someone else would answer her call for help, and they did. One of her twitter followers instantly reacted and wanted to help after she lost her father to cancer. Not only did she find a willing donor but a perfect match. Watch the inspiring video below, to see just how powerful a tweet or Facebook post can be!
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The power of social media seems to be immeasurable. We can connect with people alike, and empower one another to improve our health and the health of others. What do EMRs and Social Media have in common? They both have the ability to transform healthcare, one revolutionizing the way doctors work and think and the other revolutionizing the way patients think. Here’s a question to comment or think about: Would you ever resort to social media to find a solution to a health problem or yours or of a loved one?
