This, combined with a passion for media and publishing, makes Dr Owen perfectly suited to augment Health24’s already substantial healthcare information offering and to bring a human touch to the digital platforms.
"We are excited to have Dr Owen join our team. Aside from reviewing medical content on the site and providing comments for breaking news stories, Dr Owen’s What’s your diagnosis? column provides a weekly theoretical medical ‘case’ for readers to try and solve. There is already a high level of engagement with our readers, who are generally proactive about their health," says Laura van Niekerk, editor of Health24.
Dr Owen also hosts regular live chats on Facebook, where readers are encouraged to ask questions around a specific health issue. "I’ve always had a passion for disseminating medical information to the public through the media. What is important to remember though, is that I am not treating patients or making diagnoses. I simply try to educate our readers as much as possible so that they can recognise symptoms early and get the necessary treatment from their doctor. It’s rewarding to be in a position to help people on such a large scale," says Wiese.
With his passion for multimedia, Health24 users can now look forward to visual medical content that Owen will play an integral role in creating.
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