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Health Care Conversations Happen Online! How To Connect With Patients Using Social Media YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and online search services like Yelp are essential tools that influence human decisions and interactions. Most of us now seek information online, as well as provide advice and recommendations to each other. There are myriad conversations about health and wellness happening online right now – and chances are, plenty of your patients are taking part! There is a whole world of proactive people who seek knowledge from online experts; professionals willing to share their expertise with a captive audience. Many are substituting a visit to a health care professional with online information. As a health care provider, you know the best way to help your patients is to diagnose and treat people in person. However, getting new patients through the door takes more than a sidewalk sandwich board these days. With all the online competition for attention it’s critical chiropractors adapt with the evolving digital landscape. If you’re not already, now is the time to start using social media as a way to connect with patients and get them through the door. A successful online presence can help connect you with new patients, keep you in touch with current patients and help boost clicks to your website 10 FALL/WINTER 2018 !