Group or SIM Name: Virtual Healthcare Learning Community
Is this a Group or a SIM?: This is a group hosted on the Ning social networking platform with a community center located on the SLICE2 Pier Campus in Second Life.
Purpose: Focused on developing the potential of virtual spaces for promoting healthy lifestyles & training healthcare professionals.
Website: http://virtualhealthcare.ning.com
Second Life Community Center (SLURL): http://slurl.com/secondlife/Erudio%20Consortio/151/20/25
Contact: Gerald Stapleton gstapltn@uic.edu in First Life or Jerod Bagley in Second Life
Services Provided: Opportunity to network and share information
Target Audience: General (health care consumers and clinicians)
Open to All or Closed (except to Members): Information is open, editing restricted to members.
Social Opportunities Available: Community Center in SL is located next to the Second Cup Cafe. All are welcome to relax and visit with friends.
Additional Comments: Please join us. We would love to hear about your health related educational activities in virtual environments.