HCA-HealthONE Expands Patient Access to Mobile Health Information

DENVER, CO, February 23, 2012 (Press-News.org) In an effort to further increase patient access to health information and local hospitals, HealthONE announced today the release of its HealthONE Fast LocatER expanded smartphone application to Android, iPhone and iPad platforms. The HealthONE Fast LocatER app will provide emergency room wait times directly to your smart phone or iPad, as well as locate the nearest HealthONE ER where-ever you live, work or play. The app also enables you to find a physician, schedule an appointment, call 911 and more.

This release includes upgrades to the HealthONE Fast LocatER iPhone version that was released in May 2010. The upgrades include a more advanced user experience, a smoother platform and more locations for HCA facilities in the U.S.

"Technology in healthcare is revolutionizing the way we diagnose, interact and treat patients, and the way patients are accessing care," said Dr. George Bussey, Chief Medical Officer, HCA-HealthONE. "We're constantly listening to what our patients say they need to best manage their health and obtain care. That is why we are pleased to provide our patients with the resources they need to make informed decisions about how and where they will seek medical care."

In addition to the HealthONE Fast LocatER app, ER wait times can be obtained from visiting a HealthONE hospital's website, texting "ER" to 720-523-3888, or calling 720-523-3888 for automated wait time updates.

People experiencing major medical emergencies including life-, limb- or sight-threatening injuries, severe illness, heart attack or stroke symptoms should call 911 immediately. If your emergency isn't life-threatening, HealthONE's Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children's First Call, a pediatric nurse triage line (303-563-3300), is a free service to assist patients in accessing the right care at the right time. Parents can call with emergency questions about their children when their doctors' office is closed.

About HealthONE HealthONE is the largest health care system in the metro Denver area with more than 9,000 employees and 3,000 affiliated physicians. HealthONE hospitals have a long and trusted legacy going back more than 130 years with St. Luke's, more than 85 years with Presbyterian Denver, more than 105 years with Swedish and more than 60 years with Rose. The current health system was created in 1995 as a Colorado company and a joint venture between The Colorado Health Foundation and various affiliates of HCA. The Foundation grew to the second largest charitable foundation in the state and in October 2011 sold its share in HealthONE to HCA (NYSE: HCA).

HealthONE includes: The Medical Center of Aurora; North Suburban Medical Center; Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children; Rose Medical Center; Sky Ridge Medical Center; Swedish Medical Center; Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital; Centennial Medical Plaza (affiliated with The Medical Center of Aurora); Swedish Southwest ER (affiliated with Swedish Medical Center); 14 stand-alone ambulatory surgery centers; 8 occupational medicine & rehabilitation clinics; dozens of specialty clinics; two radiation oncology centers; and AIRLIFE-DENVER, which provides critical care air and ground transportation across an eight-state region.