Bend ENT Interacts With Patients Through the Introduction of Social Media Channels

BEND, OR, March 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) Preferred Bend ENT, Dr. Ryan Gallivan, is pleased to announce the launch of the practice's Facebook and Twitter pages to improve patient relations. The Facebook and Twitter accounts were created to allow patients to easily access more valuable information about the practice, in addition to communicating with other patients about their previous procedures and visits to Central Oregon ENT LLC, an ear, nose and throat doctor in bend.

With the recent addition of the new Facebook and Twitter pages, patients have the ability to gain important information regarding services such as hearing aids in Bend, the ENT doctors, updates on the practice and even common advice for different ear, nose and throat issues brought to you by your ENT in Bend.

"The launch of Facebook and Twitter has allowed our practice to expand beyond its horizons and move more toward informing patients in every way possible. The use of the Internet is constantly expanding and it is important to stay at the forefront of technology with the introduction of social media websites. We are now able to interact more closely with our patients outside of the office than ever before," said Dr. Ryan Gallivan, specializing in Bend hearing aids.

Dr. Gallivan, ENT in Bend, and his professional staff at Central Oregon ENT LLC want patients to be as informed as possible about the practice. Ear, nose and throat related health issue information, as well as treatment options are all readily available on this ear, nose and throat doctor in Bend's content-rich website. Available 24/7, patients can access an array of the most common ear, nose and throat topics, which are included in the new blog available via the practice's website. The more patients know, the more comfortable they will be at the practice's office.

"Patients are relying more and more on the Internet for easy access to health information. By creating a blog for my practice in addition to the Facebook and Twitter pages, it opens up a whole new avenue for retrieving information. The website offers information readily available around the clock, allowing patients to gain valuable knowledge when they need it the most, rather than waiting for office hours," said Dr. Ryan Gallivan, ENT Bend.

In addition to the creation of the practice's social media pages and blog, this ENT in Bend puts a strong emphasis on patient education, offering an added feature to better inform patients of various ear, nose and throat related health issues. The wide-ranging patient education library covers a full array of topics related to ENT health including treatments and symptoms.

Patients looking for an experienced ear, nose and throat doctor in Bend turn to Dr. Gallivan for quality care they can trust. With the launch of the practice's new Facebook and Twitter pages, gaining valuable ENT information and making educated health decisions is easier than ever. Dr. Gallivan, in addition to all of the Central Oregon ENT LLC otolaryngologists and staff welcome all patients to their practice and invite them to join the practice's new social network by visiting http://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Oregon-ENT-LLC/ for Facebook and http://twitter.com/CentralORENT for Twitter.

About Central Oregon ENT LLC: Dr. Ryan Gallivan is an ear, nose and throat doctor in Bend, specializing in various services including sleep apnea, voice disorders, sore throat, hearing loss, nasal fractures and ear infections in addition to several other services. Providing the best in quality ENT care, such as hearing aids in Bend, patients turn to Dr. Gallivan for all of their ear, nose and throat needs.

Media Contact:
Dr. Ryan Gallivan
leasly@coent.com
2450 NE Mary Rose Place,
Suite 120
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-3100
http://www.coent.com/