Health & Safety News & Media

Research shows healthcare kiosks are growing smarter — and more human

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Four published academic studies suggest kiosk and vending technologies are becoming more intelligent, more accessible and more responsive to community needs.

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Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines

July 1, 2026

The Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other…

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NYC expands public health vending to Staten Island

June 30, 2026

New York City has opened its first publicly supported health vending machines on Staten Island, according to a press release, providing free, 24/7 access to…

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Scotland hospitals deploy digital triage kiosks

June 26, 2026

Hospitals in Scotland are introducing digital triage kiosks in hospital emergency departments as part of a broader effort to improve patient flow and speed…

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Pennsylvania county grows self-service health kiosk program

June 24, 2026

Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is continuing to expand its "Test & Go" public health kiosk program with additional installations at a transit hub and…

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Technology meets public health in South Carolina

June 16, 2026

Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…

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LinkNYC kiosks aid in cooling efforts during heat wave

June 12, 2026

New York City is using its LinkNYC kiosk network to help residents find cooling centers during an extreme heat event, according to an amNY report. Mayor Zohran…

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AI kiosks aim to detect fatigue through voice analysis

June 10, 2026

MindBio Therapeutics has developed an AI-powered fatigue detection system that analyzes a voice to identify signs of fatigue and impairment, according to a…

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Another locality sees overdose deaths decline after Narcan vending rollout

June 8, 2026

Eight months after launching a network of naloxone vending machines, officials in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, say the program is showing promising results…

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American Heart Association recognizes CPR heroes as part of kiosk deployment

June 3, 2026

The American Heart Association has installed a Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at Molloy University, according to a press release, marking the first kiosk of its…

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India startup raises $100K to expand AI-powered healthcare kiosk platform

June 3, 2026

MedPredict, a healthcare technology startup based in Faridabad, India, has raised $100,000 in a pre-series funding round to advance development of its…

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Telehealth kiosks: Extending healthcare access, lowering costs

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Access to healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult in many rural communities across the United States. The issue is particularly challenging when it comes…

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India's health screening kiosks could help prevent strokes

May 29, 2026

As India faces a steady increase in stroke cases, including among younger adults, healthcare experts are calling for greater emphasis on preventive screening…

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Connecticut university rolls out CPR training kiosk

May 28, 2026

Central Connecticut State University has installed a new hands-only CPR training kiosk inside the Student Center lobby to help students and visitors learn…

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OD death reductions in N.J. city follow Narcan kiosk rollout

May 28, 2026

Community organizations in Paterson, New Jersey, have launched a new initiative to provide free, 24-hour public access to naloxone, also known as Narcan…

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Florida police department sets up medication disposal kiosk

May 11, 2026

The Bonifay, Florida, Police Department has installed a medication disposal kiosk that gives residents a secure way to dispose of unused or expired…

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Amazon adds Ozempic to pharmacy kiosks

May 8, 2026

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its diabetes treatment offerings by adding the pill version of Ozempic to its pharmacy platform and select kiosks, while also…

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Oklahoma nonprofit launches mental health kiosk

April 20, 2026

A ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Oklahoma City marked the launch of the Hope Booth, according to a KOCO News report.

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Machines collect personal items for those in need

November 17, 2025

The Giving Machine, an initiative by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been in existence since 2017 and has expanded this year with 12…

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IBX, American Heart Association relocate CPR training kiosk to Spectrum Health Services

October 29, 2025

Independence Blue Cross, in partnership with the American Heart Association and Spectrum Health Services, has chosen the next location for its Mobile…

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