Pennsylvania Department of Health Launches Facebook and Twitter Social Media Accounts
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today launched its official presence on two social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter. The DOH social media sites will help Pennsylvanians quickly and conveniently connect to accurate and up-to-date public health information. Social media will allow the department to reach diverse audiences across the state.
The two new tools are:
- Pennsylvania Department of Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentofhealth
- @PADOH on Twitter
The department's Facebook and Twitter pages are intended to complement the DOH website as well as provide residents with access to vital health information, events and updates, resources, and materials. DOH will use these communication vehicles to further increase statewide awareness of services offered by the department, quickly disseminate important public health preparedness information in the event of a public health emergency, and enhance the department's reputation as the health subject matter expert for the commonwealth.
"One of Governor Tom Wolf's top priorities is creating a government that works," said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy. "By using social media, the Department of Health will be able to better inform, alert, and educate residents on public health information and resources. Social media will give us an opportunity to increase awareness about public health issues, ongoing work in the department, including programs, and services available to all Pennsylvanians in a timely, cost-effective manner."
For more information about the Department of Health, visit www.health.pa.gov.
MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Worden, DOH, 717-787-1783
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Health
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