Provena Medical Center Launches Smartphone App

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center today announced a new partnership with Healthagen® to put medical and facility information into the hands of smartphone users with the free iTriage® application. Smartphone users can download iTriage for their iPhone®, iPod Touch® or Android™ smartphones through the app stores, or log onto www.iTriageHealth.com from any internet-enabled device to access healthcare information.

This interactive technology enables consumers to:

• Search medical symptoms
• Learn about the possible causes
• Find appropriate locations for treatment

Residents in Joliet and the surrounding areas now have immediate mobile access to health-care information and facility details from Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, its urgent care center and several physicians.

Collaborating with iTriage allows Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center to offer increased access to high-quality medical care for residents and visitors in the area. The iTriage symptom-to-provider™ pathway can help patients make informed decisions about their health care when time is critical.  The app provides quick access to information about locations, hours, facilities capabilities, credentials and more for Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center to bring healthcare information and facility search to the state of Illinois. At Healthagen, we are leading the way in creating new opportunities for healthcare providers to engage with consumers by using integrated mobile technology, and we look forward to working with this forward-thinking medical provider to increase patient engagement,” said Peter Hudson, MD, CEO, Healthagen, developer of iTriage.’