Healthcare / Hospitals News & Media

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…

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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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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…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Healthcare check-in kiosk market projected to grow at more than 10% per year

May 20, 2026

A new report from QY Research projects strong growth in the global healthcare check-in kiosk market as hospitals and medical providers continue investing in…

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AHA aims for 600 blood pressure kiosks in Kansas City

May 18, 2026

The American Heart Association aims to install 600 blood pressure monitoring kiosks across the Kansas City metro area by 2030 as part of its Library Heart…

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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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Ghana to use kiosks for remote health care

April 17, 2026

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has announced plans to deploy health kiosks nationwide as part of the government's Free Primary…

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Solar-powered kiosks delivering health care in Chad

April 16, 2026

Telemedan, a startup founded in 2021 by Abakar Mahamat and Ahmed Kotoko, is addressing limited healthcare access in Chad through solar-powered medical kiosks…

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NYC medical group intros patient check-in kiosks

April 15, 2026

Montefiore Medical Group in New York has introduced self-service digital kiosks in select waiting rooms to speed up patient check-in and improve overall…

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Arizona medical center installs drug take-back kiosk

March 30, 2026

Canyon Vista Medical Center in Arizona has installed a secure, ADA-accessible drug take-back kiosk in its emergency room waiting area, giving residents a 24/…

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