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Why The HealthCentral Network?
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VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES. REAL SUPPORT.
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The HealthCentral Network provides consumers with:
 breaking news
in-depth coverage
award winning content
a broad array of personalized tools
Each condition specific site is home to a community of experts and patients who share both knowledge and experience. It may be a virtual world, but people still need real support.
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UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER NEEDS
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Every patient is different, which is why every condition specific site is built around our proprietary, consumer-driven architecture:
“Find. Manage. Connect.”
Their first step is to find out about their condition. Step two is to seek out more information to help them manage their lives. And lastly, they look to connect with a community of experts, caregivers and other patients to get and give support.
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EXPERTS EXPLAIN. EXPERT PATIENTS EMPATHIZE.
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Expert Patients have experience with a specific condition and bring our people-centric philosophy to life by:
sharing deeply personal information
offering advice and support via robust SharePosts, columns and
 discussion boards
giving a helping hand to their community
offering empathy and real-life answers to consumers about
issues that impact consumers' day-to-day lives
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