Studies examine how self-service technology can expand health care access

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

This edition of our academic research roundup looks at two studies exploring how kiosks and vending machines could remove barriers to care in very different…

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At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

Blood pressure kiosks bring free heart screenings to Charlotte YMCAs

July 23, 2026

The American Heart Association - Greater Charlotte and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte have installed self-service blood pressure kiosks at four YMCA locations…

Juneau health vending machine blends lifesaving, cultural care

July 23, 2026

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has opened a vending machine offering free health and healing supplies in downtown Juneau…

Border control kiosks at Iceland airport remain offline

July 23, 2026

Self-service passport-control kiosks installed at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport in October remain out of service after failing operational tests…

Defibrillator kiosk installation draws criticism in English town

July 22, 2026

A communications kiosk equipped with an automated external defibrillator has drawn criticism after being installed on King Street in Stanford-le-Hope, England…

Mount Grace Hospitals launches patient service kiosk, digital portal

July 21, 2026

Mount Grace Hospitals Inc. in the Philippines has introduced two connected digital services intended to simplify patients' interactions with its hospitals…

Race fans return nearly 6K containers through EcoVend machines

July 21, 2026

EcoVend by Reconomy collected nearly 6,000 single-use cans and bottles through reverse vending machines at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone…

CPR kiosk gives Virginia museum visitors lifesaving practice

July 20, 2026

An American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training kiosk has been installed at the Science Museum of Virginia as part of the touring interactive exhibition…

Las Vegas man sentenced for Colorado Coinstar thefts

July 20, 2026

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to stealing more than $67,500 from Coinstar…

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USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns

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The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…

Debate grows over Washington D.C. overdose prevention vending machines

July 17, 2026

Washington, D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines are facing renewed scrutiny as the D.C. Public Space Committee reviews permits for 14 machines that…

Yucca Valley says no to self-service water vending station

July 17, 2026

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission in California's Mojave Desert has rejected a proposal to install a Watermill Express self-service water and ice vending…

HootBoard pitches digital information kiosks to NY town

July 17, 2026

The Yorktown Town Board, in New York, is considering the installation of interactive digital kiosks to improve public access to town information, events and…

Fan engagement kiosk market headed to $1.6B by 2036

July 16, 2026

The global market for fan engagement kiosks is expected to grow from $584 million in 2025 to $640.6 million in 2026, according to a Future Market Insights…

Cupcake vending machine keeps bakery open after hours

July 15, 2026

The Taste of Gold Cakery in Aiken, South Carolina, has introduced a refrigerated outdoor vending machine that allows customers to purchase gourmet cupcakes and…

2nd public health vending machine coming to Wisconsin county

July 14, 2026

A second public health vending machine will be installed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, later this month, according to a Seehafer News report, expanding…

Indiana town seeks input on parking proposal

July 14, 2026

The city of Bloomington, Indiana, is asking residents, visitors and downtown stakeholders to help evaluate two parking payment kiosk systems as officials…