When it comes to traveling, remembering to pack the cell phone charger and unplug the coffee pot before heading out the door isn’t always our top concern. A recent study found that 40% of adults surveyed said that what worried them most if they became sick or injured while traveling was getting the right medical attention. 40% of U.S. mobile ... Read More »
College life can be stressful. Unfortunately, suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students after car accidents and occurs twice as often in men than in women. The transition of new living arrangements, responsibilities, and the uncertainty of a new routine can trigger an emotional roller coaster for some students while leaving others unphased. A study by ... Read More »
Congratulations to the following iTriage featured physicians who were recently named among Denver’s Top Docs for 2011 by 5280 Magazine: John P. Campana, MD Specializing in Otolaryngology (ENT), oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Campana practices at Porter, University and Swedish hospitals Karen H. Knight, MD Dr. Knight specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is also a national speaker on ... Read More »
Healthagen co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Wayne Guerra, MD, presented a demonstration of iTriage at the Colorado Technology Association’s Health Innovation Technology Conference today. iTriage is transforming the way doctors and patients connect at the exact point of medical need: Dr. Guerra explained how this technology is disrupting the status quo in healthcare search. Colorado is emerging as an innovative ... Read More »
Schumacher Group, a leading emergency medicine staffing and management firm, is bringing the mobile technology of iTriage to more than 180 of its hospital clients in 24 states. As a leader in patient satisfaction tools and resources to emergency departments, Schumacher Group embraces iTriage as an effective way to bring the latest consumer mobile marketing technology to its hospital clients. ... Read More »
Smartphones continue to change the mobile landscape, and a recent study by Pew Internet reported that 35% of U.S. adults now own a smartphone. As more medical facilities invest in the resources and technology to reach their mobile device-toting patients, consumers are becoming more empowered than ever to take charge of their healthcare. The following medical facilities have recently partnered ... Read More »
It’s that time of year to bring out the cleats, gloves and helmets. But before you drop the kids off at the practice field, make sure they’ve been given a clean bill of health to play. Most schools require students to have a standard sports physical before participating in school athletics, but squeezing a sports physical into an already busy ... Read More »
Urgent Care medicine has emerged as one of the fastest growing medical specialties in recent years, and Doctors Express, the first-ever national urgent care center franchise, recently shared its business model and strategy in Healthcare Executive Exchange Magazine. The growing franchise attributes its success to a focus on providing quality, convenient, low cost health care, as well as working closely ... Read More »
A snakebite is considered a medical emergency that requires prompt medical care. Would you know how to identify a poisonous snake if you came face-to-face with one, and more importantly, would you know how to react to minimize your chances of getting bitten? Read More »
Spending too much time in the sun can quickly turn hazardous to your health. Learn how to recognize the most common signs of sunburn, sun poisoning and heat stroke, and the steps you can take to prevent them. Read More »