Georgia health groups reveal free healthcare information kiosk

The National Health Museum (NHM), the Georgia Department of Community Health and SoloHealth, a technology company, have joined efforts to launch Personal Health Advisor (PHA). This healthcare kiosk has been designed for the public to use, educating them on several major health issues, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Created to benefit all age groups with various education levels, the free service operates with the use of a touch-screen computer. The program starts with a series of questions, which will help specify the type of health information a user is looking for.

After locating and completing their search, users can print out all the information and resources. In an effort to protect the privacy of all individuals, the technology doesn't require personal information.

David Roland, president and CEO of the NHM, stated that "the PHA is a great example of how [the museum] is using new technology to create educational tools that help people change their behavior and live healthier lifestyles." He added that "this is just the beginning of a series of new health and life science activities that we will be announcing during the coming year."

People who are concerned about their sexual health, but are uncomfortable with using free public services, can benefit from purchasing online STD testing services.