For the next eight weeks, DORA Te Waka Matihiko Hauora, a mobile learning centre, will be touring Hamilton and the wider Waikato region helping people join the growing numbers who are benefitting from having online access to their health records.
DORA will visit 11 suburbs in Hamilton City and another 12 towns in the Waikato, including Raglan, promoting the benefits of online access to health information, and helping people use their digital tech such as smartphones or tablets.
Online health services are available to anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer and internet connection. However, it is up to individual medical practices to determine the scope of services that they can provide; so while the trainers on DORA explain what is possible, everyone is encouraged to check what their own GPs offer when they sign up.
Pinnacle’s clinical director Dr Jo Scott-Jones said the surge of online health information, including access to our own medical records, highlights the critical need for digital health literacy.
“Like many industries, health is adopting technology to make the flow of information easier, but we don’t want to leave people behind. Anyone interested in getting help with online health services is welcome to visit DORA between 10am and 4pm when DORA is in your area. No booking is needed. Just drop in and our trainers will give you whatever help you need in using your digital devices to connect with online health services.”
DORA is Visiting Raglan 31st July, Community House 10am – 4pm.
Call 0800 463422 for more information.
