March 23 will be "Wireless Health Day"

Author: Thuc Huynh, MD

Here's a press release from International CTIA Wireless :


INTERNATIONAL CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 DEDICATES MARCH 23 AS “WIRELESS HEALTH DAY”

Keynote Speakers, Educational Seminar and Exhibits to Focus on Mobile’s Impact on Healthcare

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2, 2011 – As mobile connectivity becomes nearly ubiquitous, International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 will feature innovations demonstrating how mobility is transforming the health sector. On Wednesday, March 23, CTIA’s “Wireless Health Day” will include a variety of activities, including a keynote, educational seminar and special reception. Throughout the show, CTIA’s Wireless Health Pavilion will showcase mHealth technologies on the exhibit floor. International CTIA WIRELESS will take place March 22-24, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Pre-conference seminars will begin on March 21.

The Wireless Health Pavilion, produced by CTIA and strategic partner Qualcomm, will feature products and services from a variety of companies: BodyMedia, Continua, Diversinet, Doro, Keynetik, LifeComm, Optumhealth, Preventice, Telcare and the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance, among others.



“Wireless health offers a variety of benefits for patients and caregivers to improve medical treatment while simultaneously reducing costs. Over the last three years, mHealth has become a prominent fixture at CTIA events, and this spring CTIA is convening some of the world’s mHealth leaders to share what’s next for this developing industry,” said Robert Mesirow, CTIA vice president and show director. “Home to Lake Nona Medical City – a community of 25,000 residents, two new hospitals and three biomedical research institutes and medical schools – Orlando is a perfect venue for this discussion. CTOs, CIOs and hospital administrators from these institutions are attending International CTIA WIRELESS so they can continue to interact with wireless industry executives and integrate mHealth into their programs.”

About CTIA Shows 
CTIA shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 takes place March 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2011 takes place October 11-13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Visit www.ctiashow.com.

For more information or to attend CTIA Wireless 2011, sign up here.
http://www.ctiawireless.com/index.cfm

Author:

Dr. Thuc Huynh is CEO of ScrubdIN, a startup company that aims to help health professionals and patients choose their next medical app. Her main interest lies around how medicine can play a role with web 2.0 and social media. Dr. Huynh is currently Chief Resident at her Family Medicine Residency in Rapid City, SD and received her B.S. and M.D. at the Medical University of the Americas.