HHS Unveils Personal Health Record Privacy Notice For A Web-Based PHR

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jeff Walters

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled an easy-to-read, standardized notice to help consumers learn more about the privacy and security policies and data practices of Web-based personal health record (PHR) products. Being better able to compare PHRs will empower individuals to make informed choices. Continue reading →

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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Can Save Lives: Regina Holiday’s Story

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Can Save Lives: Regina Holiday’s Story. Watch how access to electronic medical records could have saved Regina’s husband’s life.
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A Passion for Personal Health Records

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Dehydrated, disoriented and with a high fever, Dan Schiavello avoided a potential life-threatening situation by having his health records on his portable flash drive. The ER doctor reviewed the contents of his Minerva Flash Drive and it revealed that Dan was allergic to an antibiotic that about to be administed. When Schiavello returned home after his two-month stay, he decided to develop a version of Minerva Health Manager for consumers where they could carry a version of their personal health records with them, saving them in case of an emergency. Continue reading →

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A Few Safety Tips as Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Whether Irene is a major hurricane or tropical storm when it comes to your area, it will bring significant rainfall and potentially damaging winds, increasing the risk of flooding and potential power outages. Here are a few safety tips. Continue reading →

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Quake in D.C. Serves As Reminder To Get Prepared

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jeff Walters

The earthquake in the mid-Atlantic region is a great reminder that emergencies can strike anywhere and often happen without warning. Be sure your family has an emergency plan and a kit of emergency supplies to sustain yourselves for at least 72 hours. Don’t forget your personal health records in case of a medical emergency. Continue reading →

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Back to School or College? Don’t Forget Your Personal Health Record.

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Millions of students will be headed back to school or college over the next few weeks and parents are getting ready by buying clothes, backpacks, and other essential supplies. Make sure your child has a Personal Health Record to be prepared for a medical emergency. Continue reading →

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Minerva Health Manager is also available in a Personal Edition!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Minerva Health Technologies Inc. recently announced the release of the Personal Edition of Minerva Health Manager, which is known as the most comprehensive personal health record manager software. So now there are two Consumer Editions of Minerva (Personal and Family) and two Healthcare Editions of Minerva (Healthcare Agent and Healthcare Provider).

Minerva Health Manager makes it easy to maintain accurate Personal Health Records that can include medical alerts, emergency contacts, diagnoses, medications, procedures, diagnostic tests and images, trends in vital signs and lab results, living wills, and much more. Continue reading →

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Google Health users need Minerva to take control of their Personal Health Records!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Google Health will be discontinued as a service after January 1, 2012. Google Health users need to look no further than the Minerva Health Manager the most comprehensive personal health record software solution to use in the privacy of your home. Continue reading →

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Men: Take Steps to Live a Safer and Healthier Life

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Improving men’s health starts at home with individuals and families taking steps to live safer and healthier lives. Why not start this week, during National Men’s Health Week, celebrated each year the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. Continue reading →

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Minerva Founder Receives Columbia University Alumni Medal

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jeff Walters

Dan Schiavello, founder of Minerva Health Technologies Inc., was among this year’s recipients of the Columbia University Alumni Medal. Mr. Schiavello’s company developed Minerva Health Manager, a Personal Health Record Manager that organizes important health information for you and your family in one software solution. Continue reading →

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