Houston Northwest Medical Center launched a Droid mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related information. The mobile application, powered by WorldLink, is available as a free download in the Android Market.
The application allows users to access:
· ER Wait Time – launches mobile web browser to view hospital’s emergency room wait time;
· Map and directions;
· Call Us – a list of frequently-called hospital numbers;
· My Data – an area to list allergies, emergency contacts, important contacts, insurance information, medical history, physician contacts and medications;
· First Aid Guide;
· Health Library;
· Physician Finder – find a physician online
“We are excited to add Droid to our mobile App offerings,” said Linda Mercier, RN, chief executive officer of Houston Northwest Medical Center. “The Droid App offers our community a convenient and easy way to access health-related information and manage their health care. “
To download your App, please visit www.hnmc.com/Droid or download directly from your Droid. You can also search for “Houston Northwest Medical” in the Android Market.
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