HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, an association that promotes the needs of the state's female population, and First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell, have jointly announced the deployment of bilingual, touchscreen-based Women's Wellness Guide kiosks in two Philadelphia-area Acme Markets.
Shoppers can spend a few minutes with the kiosk to learn about healthcare issues such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, depression, asthma, diet and exercise, weight management, smoking, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and insurance options. Information is available in both English and Spanish, and the kiosks can also provide audio for individuals with visual impairments or literacy issues.
"Women have a tendency to care for everyone else but themselves, and their own health ends up low on the priority list," said Leslie Stiles, executive director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. "Providing ready access to potentially life-saving medical information and educating women, especially those in overburdened communities, about prevention and early detection of diseases is an essential component for a productive life."
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is providing 12 kiosks, free of charge, to targeted locations across Pennsylvania. The two Acme Markets are among them. Additional kiosks are located in county assistance offices, healthcare clinics and prison waiting rooms.
"Knowledge is power when it comes to your health," said First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell. "This kiosk and others will hopefully empower women to find answers to health issues, and we are excited about the opportunity that these kiosks will provide for women across the state."
