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Presented by Callie Bradford Innovations in Science How Technology and New Therapies Help to Improve Patient Care
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Transcript of Innovations in Science: Health Information Technology
Presented
by
Callie
Bradford
Innovations in Science
How Technology and New
Therapies Help to Improve
Patient Care
New Clinics, Technology and
Treatment
Discuss the new types of clinics that are more holistic
Identify the latest cutting edge technology and its uses in the health care field.
Examine the ways that technology can make our society more productive.
Discuss holistic therapies and how it all works together to improve patient care
Henry Ford Health System A New Kind Of Clinic
Quick Care opened on August 3rd
It is the first-of-its-kind, locally sourced health boutique in the heart of downtown Detroit
It is aimed to serve patients looking for a quick and convenient way to access care.
From cold, flu and allergy treatment to massages and acupuncture, the Henry Ford Quick Care Clinic is your one-stop shop for healthcare that’s right down the street.
A New Way to Treat Minor Ailments
Offers 43 types of treatments for minor injuries and illnesses, medical tests, vaccinations and other health services.
Skip the wait
• Log onto Henryford.com/quickcare
– View current wait times
– Reserve your spot in line
– Walk in
Virtual Care
• Travel Services – Consult offered virtually
with staff located at the Columbus Medical Center
– Vaccines administered locally by Nurse Practitioner
– Scheduled by appointment
Alternative Medicine
• Acupuncture and Massage Therapy services offered
• Scheduled by Appointment
• Connect with our Center for Integrated Medicine
Digital World, Digital
Resources• Smoke free Initiative www.smokefree.gov
• SmokefreeTXT SmokefreeTXT is a mobile text messaging service designed for adults and young adults across the United States who are trying to quit smoking. The program was created to provide 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.
• Users will receive 1 to 5 messages per day and can receive additional quit support by texting one of SmokefreeTXT's Keywords (Crave, Mood, or Slip).
Digital World, Digital
Resources• Smoke-free MOM is a mobile text messaging service
designed for pregnant women across the United States to help them quit smoking. The program provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help pregnant women and mothers quit smoking and stay quit. The messages in the program have been designed around not only a women’s quit date but also their child’s birthdate. Upon starting the program, users are able to choose one of the following goals they have: Quit smoking; Cut down on smoking; or Just receive messages on smoking and health if not yet ready to make a change
Digital World, Digital
Resources• Smoke-free Teen - quitSTART App is a free app
made for teens who want to quit smoking, but adults can use it too. This app takes the information you provide about your smoking history and gives you tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges to help you become smoke-free and live a healthier life.
Digital World, Digital
Resources• BMI Calculator- is a useful tool to screen for weight
categories that may lead to health problems. The downloadable phone application puts the fully functioning calculator right on your phone, along with links to resources on the NHLBI site.
Digital World, Digital
ResourcesCDC Latent TB Infection mobile app is intended for health care providers who care for individuals and populations who may be at risk for infection with TB bacteria. Identifying and treating those at highest risk for developing TB disease will help move toward elimination of the disease.
Digital World, Digital
ResourcesThe HIV Testing & Care Services Locator mobile app is a first-of-its-kind, location-based search tool that allows you to search for testing services, housing providers, health centers and other service providers near your current location. This search tool was developed by AIDS.gov
A New Treatment
Team
MD’s DO’s Nurse Practitioners Case Managers Dieticians Health Coaches
Holistic Therapy
Emerging Popularity
of Health and
Wellness Coaches
The Whole View Why we make certain food choices
What is missing in our lives/Primary
food.
Understanding the effects of the
food you eat on the body
What you eat transforms
everything!
Help clients to make permanent
lifestyle changes
How
do
your
choices
effect
you?
Knowledge
is the KEY!C
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Yin - YangEmerging technologies include ways of treating patients in todays fast paced, technology driven society that help to treat the whole person through new clinics, new ways of reaching them and a new team approach.
