Oklahoma naloxone kiosks face uncertain future

July 24, 2026

Oklahoma organizations that inherited naloxone vending machines from a discontinued state program are trying to preserve access to overdose-prevention supplies…

Morrison Healthcare, Blendid bring robotic smoothie kiosk to patient nutrition

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Morrison Healthcare and food robotics company Blendid have deployed a robotic smoothie kiosk at Mayo Clinic's Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota…

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…

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…

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…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Employees Roll Up Their Sleeves for Company Blood Drive at Newark Headquarters

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions for independent retailers, hosted an employee blood drive at its Newark…

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…

Colorado county releases naloxone kiosk impact report

July 8, 2026

Colorado's Mesa County Public Health department has released its first annual Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, highlighting the success of its public naloxone…

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.

Queue raises $12.6M to expand robotic pharmacy kiosks

July 1, 2026

Palo Alto-based startup Queue has raised $12.6 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous pharmacy kiosks, which are designed to…

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…

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…

What the latest academic research says about kiosks and vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Three recent studies examine topics ranging from customer acceptance of self-service kiosks to AI-powered healthcare kiosks and the growing role of vending…

Estonia moves toward self-service medication dispensing

June 25, 2026

The country of Estonia in northern Europe is considering legislation that would allow pharmacies to deploy self-service vending machines capable of dispensing…

Caregiver kiosk helps combat isolation

June 18, 2026

A caregiver support kiosk at the Airdrie Public Library in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, is helping family caregivers find resources, peer support and a sense of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…