U.S. HealthWorks medical clinics, are reaching out to the growing number of smartphone users through iTriage®, offering early check-in capabilities to those who want fast, convenient access to urgent care services. iTriage’s Urgent Care Check-In™ is available at 22 U.S. HealthWorks locations across the country, from California to Florida, allowing patients to notify medical staff from their smartphone or computer ... Read More »
Keeping track of doctors, medications, appointments and health records can be a challenge, especially if the information is in multiple places. Creating and using a Personal Health Record makes it easy to manage medical information in one secure and easily accessible location. A Personal Health Record (PHR) is a tool to store, share and manage your health. PHR’s let you ... Read More »
This week officially marks the start of flu season. Have you gotten your flu shot yet? According to the Centers For Diseases Control (CDC), flu season begins in October, typically peaks in January and February and can last until May. The CDC recommends that everyone age six months and older get a flu shot, sooner rather than later, since it ... Read More »
Now more then ever, consumers are searching online for healthcare information and want access to medical providers when it’s convenient for them, according to a recent Intuit Health survey. The report also found that 81% would like to schedule medical appointments online. In response to this growing trend, more medical providers are adopting the mobile and Web appointment setting capability ... Read More »
Most emergencies are unexpected. Now, smartphone toting patients and their families have an additional resource at their fingertips when an unexpected medical emergency strikes. The substantial growth in smartphone use has led many hospital emergency departments to connect with patients using ER Check-in™ through iTriage®, providing consumers with a fast, convenient way to notify hospitals of a pending ER visit, ... Read More »
September 10-14, 2012 marks the seventh annual National Health IT Week, a collaborative forum created to bring together the entire health IT community to raise awareness about the important role health information technology plays in improving the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of healthcare delivery in the United States. The theme for 2012 is “One Voice, One Vision: Transforming Health ... Read More »
Although summer is winding down and the hottest days are behind us, temperatures are still in the 90’s in many parts of the country. Student athletes who hit the field after a day of hitting the books could be at risk of heat related illnesses that include dehydration, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion. Recognizing the symptoms and knowing how to ... Read More »
The number of retail clinics in the U.S. has grown to more than 1,400, according to the Convenient Care Association, and people are visiting them for everything from treatment of minor ailments and injuries to preventative services. Convenience, easy access, and affordability are among the factors driving the increase in retail clinic patient visits. With many located inside the neighborhood ... Read More »
Busy families have a convenient resource at their fingertips for scheduling annual check-ups, sports physicals, and required vaccinations, just in time for the back-to-school season. Mobile and online appointment scheduling at select Walgreens Take Care Clinics in Denver and Chicago is now available through free consumer healthcare app iTriage®. Mobile appointment setting provides a convenience to consumers who are increasingly ... Read More »
As millions travel to London this week to attend the 2012 Olympic Games, the potential for unexpected injury and illness will be heightened due to immense crowds, as well as visitors in unfamiliar surroundings. Knowing what might be wrong and where to go for medical and emergency care in London can now be found in the palm of travelers’ hands ... Read More »