Although she is not a caregiver and does not directly treat patients, Erin Skelley influences patient care. Skelley is Methodist Health Care System's Webmaster, responsible for the group's widely recognized health care Web site. She was first introduced to her trade from a paperback book, where she learned the basics of the Internet world. Now, she runs a Web site that hosts more than 130,000 visitors each month.
People come to our site with a purpose because they or someone they love has an illness.
Prospective patients can learn about their illness or condition in the more than 2,500 pages of health information. They can go to the doctor knowing more about their condition, and can be better prepared to ask questions. Visitors can determine which doctors are suited for them, which are the experts, and how to reach them. Skelley has also worked hard with a team to bring the latest offering, online registration, to patients. Her shared vision of a convenient way for patients to schedule procedures at all Methodist facilities, from the comfort of their home or office, is now a reality.