The Heart of the Carpool

Sharing the Journey

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sharing a journey, and Making it Matter. No one would have believed it - and yet it is true as we build it one person, one message at a time. Thank you every one. I can not wait to see as the Carpool touches people around the world.”

Gail ZahtzFounder and CEO

A Note from the Founder

“It all started with an idea: What if we all joined together, took turns at the wheel, created a safe place of trust and compassion and information and community... Who would have thought in three months time, with no money, no big corporation behind us, no labs of technologists that we would be where we are – joining together with our unique identities,

Carpool: Dedicated Drivers

Carpoolers represent everyone…• Patients• Administrators• Physicians• Nurses• Health Professionals• Mental Health Providers• Caregivers• Occupational Therapists• Professors• Researchers• Advocates

Coming Together to Make a Difference

…And come from everywhere…

HERE ARE THEIR VOICES….

Carpool Health Is Gaining Interest

“Gail Zahtz has put together an interesting team of passionate people. This will likely be a significant resource in the coming months and years.”

Timothy CookHealth Informatician & Host, Healthcare IT Live!

“Carpool Health represents the idea of being able to ‘drive through,’ have important health conversations and get back to the offline world. People share the journey but take turns at the wheel.”

Cindi Slater, MDSenior Vice President & Medical Director

Consumers Medical Resource

What It Means to Carpool

Helping Connect the Dots

“There are so many initiatives, it’s sometimes hard to make distinctions or to connect the dots. Carpool can be a good space for that.”

Gonzalo Bacigalupe, EdD, MPHProfessor, University of Massachusetts

American Public Health Association Int’l, CounselorAmerican Psychological Association, Fellow

“The Pain Information Initiative was formed in person in Western Australia and is using Carpool Health as the online home to work together, chronicle the work and research we develop and share information internationally so that others may learn, join the conversation and the efforts can grow internationally. This is the first endeavor of its kind.”

Dr. John QuintnerFremantle Hospital, Pain Medicine Unit

Carpool, Pain Information CoP LeaderWestern Australia

Highlighting Innovation

“The need has been identified, the demand for access to quality content in health care is growing. Carpool can fill that need.”

Andrew Lopez, RNNurseFriendly, Inc.

Accessible Information

“The problem isn’t lack of information, but how best to curate, present, and make that information accessible for patients, providers, and caregivers. Carpool can create ‘viral trust.’”

Patricia AndersonEmerging Technologies Librarian

University of Michigan

Trustworthy Information

The Power of Crowd Sourcing

“The greatness of a community is in the strength of every contributor.”

Colin Hope-MurrayGlobal IT Executive

Carpool, Chief Technology Officer

Empowering Patients

“Long gone are the days of ‘oh, it's the googling patient again...’ Sit down next to each other, and go on Carpool Health TOGETHER!”

Dr. Steven EisenbergOncologist

Founder, EnlightenMed

“When we learn with someone else or in a group we learn better. Each learner comes to the same problem with different solutions and understanding. Each learner adds something to the solution for the other. Social media is a learning tool. [Carpool Health] is a place for us to learn and reflect and improve our healthcare outcomes.”

Mark DimorOwner, The Biocontinuum Group

Carpool, Hospice and Palliation CoP Leader

Improving Health Outcomes

Sharing Best Practices

“Carpool is like a hitch to a ride concept but in terms of healthcare issues. Connect with peers and patients via sharing of best practices.”

Dr. Gia SisonPhysician

Breast Cancer PatientCarpool, Breast Cancer CoP Leader

Manila, Philippines

“When I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, I was diagnosed with brain cancer. I have navigated the roads of short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance and social security disability insurance. I still have lots of questions but am never afraid to seek answers.

I hope to use my personal experiences to help others in the Insurance CoP. I hope to connect the community to leaders in the industry and advocates to help answer common as well as complex questions.”

Susan NelsenProject Manger, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota

Mom of FourBrain Cancer Patient

Helping Answer Your Questions

A Support Network

“Isolation is the worst thing that could happen to anyone dealing with the unusual and extraordinary. Being able to connect via health care chats or other forums lends a strength and support like no other.”

Natrice ReseCanadian Caregiver

People Helping People

“It's all about people. Community. Connection. Love. Support. Understanding. Unconditional Acceptance.”

AnneMarie CiccarellaPatient Advocate & Blogger

“This is so ME! I always knew I wanted to make a difference in this world, that I wanted to leave something greater. And as a community, everyone can take turns driving the Carpool and leading the way towards positive change together!”

Patti KoblewskiPatient Advocate

Educator at Arizona Pain Specialists

Making a Difference

“Wherever you are, however you learn and share, Carpool Health will be there with you and for you!”

Sandy HubbardMarketing and Publishing Professional

Carpool, Moderator of Weekly #CPHC Chat

24/7 Online Community

“Patients can feel so isolated, Searching understanding and resources and feeling alone in the process. Carpool can fix that.”

Dr. Nanette NuessleDirector of Pediatrics

Mercy Hospital

Providing Resources & Support

“The Carpool provides a place for communication and support. Clear open communication decreases fear, increases understanding!”

Camea Kirckpatrick, RN, BSNGolden Waves Advocacy

Clear Open Communication

“Carpool describes perfectly the kind of community that I want to be part of.”

We are run by Communities of Practice - groups dedicated to the same values, issues, concerns and goals in the arena of health. We focus on evidence based medicine and on the value of personal

stories. We value trust, transparency, collaboration, respect and community.

Michael JosefowiczRetired printer/teacher

Parsons School of Design

An Ideal Community

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Many thanks to our supporters, our community, our family.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizenscan change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead