Mead School District smartphone app enhances communication with parents

according to The Mead School District has been using a smartphone app to keep connected with parents for the last two years that allows on-the-go parents to keep track of events and school news. App users can specify which schools they want to get notifications from. The app includes district news and school events such as games, plays and parent-teacher conferences. "We're a big school district but we're trying to feel like a small school district," he said. It's not common for school districts to offer smartphone apps to parents, Edmonson said.

New smartphone app to support Alberta cancer patients – Red Deer Advocate

A new smartphone application is available to support cancer patients and their families during meetings with care providers. The My Care Conversations app – developed in partnership between Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Cancer Foundation – enables patients to record their discussions with their cancer care team to help them remember and confirm what was talked about. "The Alberta Cancer Foundation is pleased to make this investment on behalf of our donors," says president and CEO George Andrews. My Care Conversations has been developed with security features and functions that go beyond a standard recording app on a smartphone. My Care Conversations is available for download on the App Store for Apple devices, and on Google Home for Android devices.

Alberta smartphone app helps cancer patients understand care

according to '"According to Alberta Health Services, research shows patients may forget up to 80 per cent of healthcare information discussed at clinical visits. So, they developed a tool to help patients better understand their care and decrease the number of followup phone calls and visits needed. The My Care Conversations app was created through a partnership of AHS and the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Watch below: Research shows patients may forget up to 80 per cent of health care information discussed at clinical visits, according to Alberta Health Services. Now, there's an app to help patients better understand their care.

New smartphone app 'could be a lifesaver' for victims of domestic violence

New smartphone app 'could be a lifesaver' for victims of domestic violencePostedA new smartphone app that links women to police and domestic violence services with the touch of a button has been touted as potentially live-saving technology. Key points: Domestic violence victims can call a 24-hour hotline to get access to the appDetails of the app will not be revealed to protect the privacy of those who use itState Government says it 'could be a lifesaver' for victimsIt will be available from today for South Australians through the SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line. Last year the crisis line responded to 7,756 calls. "I'm also pleased to announce that the SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line is now staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by specialised domestic violence counsellors, following the Liberal Government's $1.66 million funding commitment to the Women's Safety Services SA. Advice for people who feel unsafeThe SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a free, confidential service that provides immediate advice to people feeling unsafe in their relationships or experiencing violence.

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