WellnessLink
is an easy to use and understand health education product created to help
people of all reading levels and learning types make good, informed
decisions about their health as it relates to early cancer detection and
prevention.
The
American Cancer Society (ACS) WellnessLink is used by employers, hospitals
and other organizations that are committed to delivering potentially live
saving and certainly cost saving information to their constituents.
The
program uses a highly engaging, interactive interface that presents
information in a stand-alone, self service kiosk equipped with a touch
screen monitor and a telephone so users can speak with a cancer specialist
at the American Cancer Society (ACS) should they have any questions. The
WellnessLink is also used to direct calls to a local cancer resource, for
example a scheduler, to arrange for a consult.
The
WellnessLink program also features 20 high quality, engaging videos jointly
created by the ACS and Discovery Health Channel addressing critical
behavioral health issues including diet, exercise, not smoking and getting
regular check-ups.
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The
WellnessLink program is housed in an easy to deploy and use touch screen
enclosure commonly called a kiosk. Users typically interact with a
WellnessLink kiosk by touching on a screen to begin their learning session.
They select their native language (English or Spanish) featured in the
program and proceed.
During
an interaction that usually lasts between 3 to 5 minutes, users will choose
their own material that they want to see. They learn at their own pace. The
WellnessLink program presents health information in a multimodal,
interactive manner and succeeds in appealing to and educating a wide range
of learners.
Interactions
with WellnessLink units are recorded and compiled in a report that is
transmitted to a remote Internet server. This reporting feature gives
precise usage measurements and can be tracked and analyzed. These
reports show up to the minute usage by unit and are available to help manage
the placement and location of WellnessLink units. Easy-to-read usage reports
are available on the Internet using St. Andrew’s custom KioSynch reporting
program.
These
reports help confirm that units are best utilized. Ideally it is best to
place WellnessLink units in regularly trafficked areas. The portability of
WellnessLink units permits the easy relocation to new, alternate sites
should usage begin to decrease.
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WellnessLink
is entirely web-based and uses the Internet to receive new and send usage
information. When customized, it can view predetermined web pages. The
interaction a user experiences however is “corralled”; that is, is
directed to only content that is pre-written for a kiosk and the ergonomics
of touch screens. This offers a comfort level and ease of use to users that
cannot be duplicated by a browser-based interaction.
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WellnessLink
units are deployed coast-to-coast and all throughout the United States.
Hospitals
use the WellnessLink program to reach into communities and demonstrate their
commitment to promoting healthy living.
Employers
are finding that participating in the WellnessLink program helps employees
learn and understand the life-saving remedy of healthy living and early
detection. Affiliations between hospitals and employers are forging direct
relationships with local work forces elevating the image of health care
providers in the eyes of the community.
Here
are some of the benefits employers enjoy by participating in the
WellnessLink program:
·
They
demonstrate to their employees that by participating in the WellnessLink
program they care about their health and well-being
·
They become
part of a powerful program promoting healthy choices and life styles and
join with the American Cancer Society's powerful message of hope
·
They
experience an economic benefit to insurance premiums (reductions) and to
self insurance pools by interdicting cancer cases at an earlier stage thus
reducing the more expensive later stage treatment alternatives
Civil
agencies can use the WellnessLink program to penetrate communities where the
message of early detection and prevention often goes unheard or unheeded.
With certain demographics bearing a disproportionate burden of cancer deaths
primarily attributable to early detection measures and lifestyle,
WellnessLink will inform and educate users about life-saving measures they
can take today - and help them find out where and how to take them - with
the touch of a finger.
WellnessLink
also lets sponsors see how often the program is used, real-time over the
Internet. The attractive, sleek units are placed in:
·
shopping malls
·
supermarkets
·
large retail
stores
·
schools
including colleges, high school and middle schools (ideal with tobacco
cessation message!)
·
workplace
settings such as employee cafeterias
·
community
health centers
·
libraries
·
hospitals
·
other places
where large populations gather
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The
WellnessLink program is currently in use many major areas of the US
including CA, IL, GA, NY, NJ, CO, TX, MA, CT and elsewhere.
To
find out more about WellnessLink installations click HERE
or call St. Andrew today at 717-848-5818.
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WellnessLink
sponsors can expect to experience several direct benefits by participating
in the program:
·
A proven,
reliable method of reaching almost all people with the powerful message of
early cancer detection and prevention is at your disposal.
·
The benefit of
associating their health message with that of the American Cancer Society.
·
A direct
relationship between WellnessLink usage and survival among all groups
who interact with
WellnessLink.
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The
simple answer is not too much. The WellnessLink kiosk measures 18 inches deep,
20 inches wide and about 4 feet tall. In its most basic configuration it
requires only a single 120 volt outlet.
Additional
configuration for an analog phone line and / or an access point to the
Internet via your local area network (either RJ11 or wireless) is also
supportable. St. Andrew will work with your IT contact to configure your
WellnessLink units so they are ready to run as soon as they arrive at your
facility.
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Yes.
Updates can occur in one of three ways:
1.
Directly via the Internet accessed either through your LAN or analog phone
line or 2. via an update CD that can be installed directly onto the PC that
powers your WellnessLink kiosk.
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Yes,
you can find out your WellnessLink usage. St. Andrew has created a web based
utilization site for all our clients to access and see how their kiosks are
being used and what areas are being looked at. This easy to use feature is
accessible through our KioSynch interface.
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If
we lived in a perfect world the answer would be no. What we can say with
confidence is that it is unlikely that your WellnessLink unit will experience
outages. If it does, your maintenance contract with St. Andrew will ensure
that your problem is addressed promptly and correctly. Your kiosk will require
periodic cleaning including Windex’ing the screen and occasionally vacuuming
the PC.
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Yes.
Sponsorship is an opportunity to community stewards to have their name
prominently albeit tastefully displayed beside the eminent non-profit health
care organization in America – the American Cancer Society.
Sponsors
can have their logo and a direct link to content describing their organization
and the goods / services they offer.
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WellnessLink
units can be funded in a number of ways. The most common way is for an
organization to directly pay for a unit through a foundation or an operating
budget.
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WellnessLink
units are priced in single and multiple purchase packages.
Current
pricing can be found at www.StAndrew.com
or by calling 717-848-5818.
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St.
Andrew is prepared to assist you in placing the American Cancer Society's
WellnessLink program in places wherever people can benefit form its
life-saving content.
We
bring strong expertise to health education situations and stand ready to
craft, with you or alone, the unique solution that will make your project a
success.
You
may contact our experienced support staff by calling us at 717-848-5818 or by
email at: Wellness@StAndrew.com
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