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Brett Harnett

Brett Harnett is Emeritus Faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he served for 20 years in leadership and innovation roles within clinical informatics. He directed the UC Center for Health Informatics from 2013 to 2023, following his work in surgical robotics, telehealth, and remote physiologic monitoring with the Department of Surgery. Brett holds a Master’s in Information Systems from UC and a Business Administration degree from Eastern Connecticut State University. Now through Harnett Online LLC, he collaborates with academic institutions, CROs, government agencies, and private-sector partners seeking deep informatics expertise.

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Health

Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Winter in southwest Ohio has a personality of its own. Cincinnati sits in a large river valley, which means temperatures can shift quickly. One week brings sunshine and flurries over the Ohio River. The next brings freezing rain, sharp wind, and long stretches of gray skies. These changing conditions can have a big impact on…

ByBrett Harnett2 days ago0Comments

Health

From Eggs to Code: Why Flu Vaccines Are Moving Toward mRNA

For decades, flu vaccines have been made the same way: growing weakened viruses in chicken eggs and injecting them to train the immune system. It works, but it’s slow, imprecise, and increasingly outdated. What the COVID-19 pandemic proved is that a more modern method exists. The success of mRNA vaccines has accelerated a shift that…

ByBrett HarnettJanuary 19, 20260Comments

Senior accessing medical record portals on a laptop to manage online medical records

Health Lifestyle

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

In an age where healthcare is becoming increasingly digitized, seniors are at a pivotal crossroads. While technology offers convenience and transparency, it can also feel intimidating for those not raised in a digital era. Yet one of the most powerful tools for personal health management — medical record portals — is more accessible and important…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 17, 20250Comments

Safety-net hospital trauma team providing emergency care inside a Level I trauma center in Cincinnati.

Community Health

The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

The Importance of a Safety-Net Level I Trauma Center In every major metropolitan area, certain hospitals serve a role far larger than their physical footprint. These institutions—often referred to as safety-net hospitals—provide essential care to individuals regardless of their insurance status, income level, or ability to pay. When a safety-net hospital is also designated as…

ByBrett HarnettDecember 3, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

From Eggs to Code: Why Flu Vaccines Are Moving Toward mRNA

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

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Brett Harnett

Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

From Eggs to Code: Why Flu Vaccines Are Moving Toward mRNA

Medical Record Portals: Empowering Seniors Through Technology

The Importance of a Safety-Net Hospital that also serves as a Level I Trauma Center

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

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