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02/18/2026

The web quietly tiptoed in and changed how we think about health privacy.

What used to be “just” contact info became a digital footprint, one that can point straight to your health data. That sole shift is why HIPAA expanded its view of what counts as PHI and ePHI: If it’s online and linkable, it’s part of your digital identity and it deserves protection.

Quick note: EHR means electronic health records.

02/18/2026

2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day is only TWO days away!

Join American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN volunteers from all over Arizona on Thursday, February 19th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM to meet with members of the Arizona Legislature to advocate for policies that help cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

You can still register by visiting this site: https://act.fightcancer.org/a/az-26-cancer-action-day?_gl=1*1w5ty4b*_gcl_au*MTUxODcyOTc0My4xNzY3NjMzNDk4*_ga*NDU3NTUzNjQ4LjE2OTc0OTYyMjQ.*_ga_YVX9D1V8EX*czE3NzEzNDg5NzUkbzUzNCRnMSR0MTc3MTM1MTA5MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

Registration closes tomorrow. We hope to see you there!

02/17/2026

Lisa Gelobter: Computer scientist, Technologist, and tEQuitable founder.

Ever watched animation on the early internet? Then send a wave to Lisa Gelobter, who played a major role in several pioneering Internet technologies, including Shockwave, Hulu, and the ascent of online video. And, Lisa’s contributions extend beyond just technology. As a Black woman in tech, Lisa has been a vocal advocate for diversity in computing.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

Dr. Marian R. Croak: Digital Communication Pioneer

Innovation that brought voice to the web. Before Zoom meetings and video calls, Dr. Marian R. Croak helped make them possible. She is a key inventor of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). From virtual meetings to long-distance calls, Dr. Croak's work reshaped how the world connects.

02/10/2026

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act.

It is a U.S. federal law that establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information.

It is NOT like HIPPO! There is no ‘PP’ in HIPAA.

02/07/2026

Katherine Johnson: Numbers Speak Louder Than Words

Katherine Johnson’s calculations sent astronauts to space and helped us reach the stars. Her work as a NASA mathematician involved foundational computer programming on ROOM SIZED IBM computers, at a time when computing and space travel were still being invented.

02/06/2026

Our favorite color is teal, but today we Wear Red!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S, but women are more likely to be underdiagnosed or diagnosed later than men, and unique life stages such as pregnancy and menopause can put them at an increased risk.

Moreover, heart attack symptoms in women may be atypical (fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, jaw or back pain).

That’s why we are Going Red for awareness today! Learn more about warning signs, prevention, and what you can do to raise awareness at www.goredforwomen.org

Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. Learn more, get involved, and take action!

02/05/2026

PHI (Protected Health Information) is medical information that can be used to identify a person.

ePHI is PHI that is created, stored, transmitted, or received electronically.

Both PHI and ePHI fall under the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule for safe, secure handling.

What kind of medical information can be used to identify you? Swipe to learn!

02/02/2026

“Since 2004, the American Heart Association’s signature women's initiative, Go Red for Women, has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD.)” American Heart Association

Learn more!
https://www.goredforwomen.org/

02/02/2026

Webuary is a relatively short month, so we’re going to crawl through it with helpful information.

Stay tuned & watch what we weave!