Alex and Mary discuss how social media affects our medical decisions, positively and negatively. They also share some of their favorite social media sites that have proven to be trustworthy, educational, and informative. #podcast #womenshealth #social media #tiktok #facebook #instagram #pinterest #todayshow Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware Episode Research Links An Inside Look at Fake Online Reviews for Doctors and Dentists Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH - Home | Facebook @Merry_Jennifer @lennoxhillspine @it_started_with_a_cyst @belowthewaist_gyncancers @thewombtangclan @4hcmwarriors @justpeachywombcancer @gynecancerinitiative @drdlanger @amydeepharmd @todayshow Episode Highlights Welcome back! [0:57] Heatwave! [1:03] I saw it on The Today Show! [1:46] Fake online medical reviews [1:57] The point of the podcast [3:15] How to spot a fake review [3:51] How does social media affect medical decisions [4:20] Global connections [4:54] From cable news to social media breaking news  [5:50] Does the good outweigh the bad?  [6:53] Online support groups [8:40] Think critically when online [9:35] Functioning without the Internet [10:46] Connecting with Morgan Gaynor [13:30] Positive influences [13:56] Dr. Mary Jennifer Markham [14:18] Doctors on Tik Tok [15:28] Time with doctors is limited [17:30] Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Facebook [18:06] TV hospitals are NOT reality [19:12] GoFundMe and Memorials [21:26] Connecting with former students [22:30] Caring Bridge [23:20] Alex’s 3rd year cancer diagnosis anniversary [24:12] We have control [24:40] Thanks for listening! [28:04] Summary Keywords Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, social media, tik tok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downthereaware/message