I wanted to talk a little about why I think rural healthcare delivery is important, and why it matters to me. This is my hometown, Missoula, Montana. Growing up, my dad was the only pediatric cardiologist for western Montana. Western Montana is about the size
On July 27th, 2022, our Strengthening Social Connectedness in Rural Communities webinar was live-streamed, and it was hosted by Visible Network Labs’ (VNL) Founder and CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda. We were grateful to be joined by three expert panelists involved in the day-to-day work of
Human beings have been creating, joining, and relying on networks since the beginning of our species. Research from an international group of academics found that early humans living in the area of what is now known as Sunghir – a famed archeological site in Russia
Last month, RECETAS (Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces) issued its second press release. The release follows the gathering of RECETAS partners from around the world in Barcelona, Spain, where RECETAS coordinator Barcelona Institute for Global Health,
We’re excited to announce that Visible Network Labs has been contracted to be a collaborative partner by Digitunity, a 501(c)3 public charity nonprofit organization. Digitunity helps advance digital inclusivity by facilitating the reuse of technology, helping connect schools, nonprofits and public agencies with devices and
Throughout PRIDE month, and all year, we at Visible Network Labs honor, celebrate, and recognize LGBTQ+ icons, allies, and those in our communities who helped make the world a more open and welcoming place for all. It is important to remember that so many have
Network managment can be an imperfect science: Unlike typical hierarchical organizations, a network is horizontal, with few formal mechanisms for accountability through control. Network leaders have to rely on more abstract ideas like trust and mission alignment to keep their partners accountable, engaged, and committed
On May 25th, 2022, our Strengthening Social Connectedness Among Veterans webinar went live. Social connectedness plays an important role in the health and well-being of Veterans. From physical health and wellness to mental health issues like depression, PTSD or suicide, providing strong social support is
We’re excited to welcome our new Network Research Scientist, Laura Johnson, to Visible Network Labs! Laura will be supporting our Data Science Team, and contributing to the development of PARTNERme, our person-centered social connectedness screening and referral tool. Laura is currently pursuing a PhD in
We are proud to announce that Dr. Danielle Varda and Visible Network Labs have been named as the recipients of the Exemplar Builder Award by TrueSpace. TrueSpace is a consulting and research firm that helps CEOs of strong, post-startup companies get to the next level.
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