News Release
July 24, 2010
HMSA’s Kona Health Expo a big hit on the Big Island
Laura Lott
(808) 952-7566
laura_lott@hmsa.com
The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) promoted healthy living at the Kona
Health Expo. The free community event, held at the Kona Crossroads Shopping Center,
emphasized fun and included free health screenings, health information, activities
and giveaways. Today’s expo also gave the public an opportunity to sign up
for HMSA’s Online Care, which enables people to connect with a doctor from
HMSA’s network online or by telephone.
Attendees learned about the importance of electronic personal health records; took
advantage of free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings; and entered
to win computer webcams. Safeway pharmacists also conducted “brown bag”
medication reviews.
Demonstrations and hands-on computer practice highlighted the ease and accessibility
of HMSA’s Online Care. HMSA representatives helped people sign up and learn
how to navigate through this innovative service.
HMSA’s Online Care allows Hawaii residents to connect with a local physician
24 hours a day, online or by phone.
HMSA is a nonprofit, mutual benefit association founded in Hawaii in 1938. It is
governed by a community board of directors that includes representatives from health
care, business, labor, government, education, clergy, and the community at large.
Nationally, HMSA and 38 other Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans provide worldwide
coverage to more than 100 million members.
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