Help me out with a medical office Facebook page...

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What sort of posts would you want to see from a walk-in type clinic? Any little informative medical tidbits you would like to see? What sort of posts would make you remember them and want to go there when you need urgent care?

[MadamePresident]

Articles about cost of visiting urgent care vs an emergency room. What types of issues they can handle.

But to get me to like the page in the first place there would need to be some type of incentive like a giveaway.

[aspentosh]

Definitely the pros (and cons?) of visiting a walk in clinic vs ER. If there is a pediatrician on staff. Is there a pharmacy there?

I also like seeing biographies of people and what their area of expertise is. It calms me fears a little.

[takeonyou]

Pictures/bios of staff members, tell me there is shorter wait times (if that is true) than an ER, share the types of care you can get there, types of insurance accepted, etc.

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Jan 23, 2013 12:20:05 GMT -5 takeonyou said:

Pictures/bios of staff members, tell me there is shorter wait times (if that is true) than an ER, share the types of care you can get there, types of insurance accepted, etc.

This is my answer exactly.

[Deleted]

I am in legal marketing, so I deal with similar issues for law firms. Something that helps keep the page active is to share health related articles and stats about health issues. Tips about health and safety are always good. Always try to add a few sentences to connect with the article.

[Deleted]

If you have anything special going on, like you just got a supply of flu shots and have an express lane set up for those patients who just want the shot.

[Brie]

My pedi's office has a great, active FB page. I can PM you the link to it if you want an example.

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Jan 23, 2013 12:39:10 GMT -5 Brie said:

My pedi's office has a great, active FB page. I can PM you the link to it if you want an example.

I would love that, Brie. Thank you!

[scherbatsky]

Jan 23, 2013 12:39:10 GMT -5 Brie said:

My pedi's office has a great, active FB page. I can PM you the link to it if you want an example.

The pediatrician office we use also has a very active social media presence - facebook and twitter. Let me know if you want a PM link.

[mellymel]

Staff Bios - super important to me!
Current health concern updates (during flu season, other outbreaks)just to keep followers current
Did you know? tidbits here and there

[mccallister84]

Wait times would be the deciding factor for me to go there. I know that gets sticky as wait times can change so quickly at drop in type places.

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Jan 23, 2013 12:20:05 GMT -5 takeonyou said:

Pictures/bios of staff members, tell me there is shorter wait times (if that is true) than an ER, share the types of care you can get there, types of insurance accepted, etc.

This and contact info/hours.  Plus posts on random health stats or facts and I gravitate towards places that post "fun" happenings (within reason, of course) in the office because it makes me feel like they enjoy what they do.