Upopolis keeping sick kids connected

HAMILTON - Kids' Health Links Foundation, McMaster Children's Hospital and Telus today announced the launch of Upopolis.com, the first secure online social network for kids in hospital care. (Ed note: After seeing it first-hand earlier today, this is one excellent idea.) Powered by Telus, Upopolis.com provides the best features of social networking for young patients who often feel isolated when they're in the hospital. It will provide a personal profile, secure mail, instant chat, discussion boards, personal blogs and links to child-friendly games. The site also provides unique features to kids in hospital like a homework site to stay up-to-date...