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9.Can individuals use Health Maps to check email or chat?
Thepurpose of Health Maps is not to be an Internet/Email/Chat café. However,Health Maps’ staff understands that some email/chat may be helpful when doingInternet health research. Therefore, if email is for health or wellness relatedissues, email is allowed and is limited to15 minutes. In addition, if chatpertains to a specific health or wellness related issues, chat is allowed andlimited to15 minutes.
HEALTHMAPS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Health Maps is acomputer-based health and wellness learning and education program that providesone-on-one support with Internet health research and understanding technology.Compassionate, service-oriented staff facilitate each individual’s search for,and interpretation of, a variety of information resources available throughcomputers, CD-ROMs and the Internet.
The Health Maps area isequipped with four Internet-connected computers available for public use forhealth-related research. In addition, a separate classroom is equipped with fourmore Internet-connected computers for smallgroup and one-one-one educational programs.
2. What is HealthMaps’ mission?
The mission of the Health Mapsprogram is to empower those living and working in North Hawai’i communities toparticipate in personal health decisions to significantly improve their health-related quality of life throughaccess to, and use of, valid, reliable Internet-based information.
HealthMaps is for:
HealthMaps’ goal is to provide a positive environment and access to a wide varietyof resources that encourage individuals to prevent illness, to understanddiagnoses, to explore treatment options, to seek support, to become moreinformed about health and wellness topics of interest so they can make informeddecisions.
Theinformation found can be used to prevent illness, to understand diagnoses, toexplore treatment options, to seek support, to become more informed about healthand wellness topics of interest and to make informed decisions. HealthMaps’ staff always recommend that individualsreturn to their physician/healerto discuss the information they find.
Three ways to gather and research health and wellnessinformation:
Ifindividuals are familiar with computers and Internet health research strategies,they can use the equipment independently to do health and wellness relatedresearch.
7.What is Staff Assisted Research?
Ifindividuals aren’t sure how to find the health information they need, ourfriendly staff will guide them with their Internet research.
Friendlystaff can lead individuals through the Internet process in a one-on-one settingor individuals can give it a try for themselves, at their own pace, askingquestions when necessary.
Ifindividuals aren’t able to do research or don’t have the time to do theresearch, friendly staff can do it for them. Stop by, give us a call, fax ore-mail information requests. There is no fee; donations accepted.
9.Can individuals use Health Maps to check email or chat?
Thepurpose of Health Maps is not to be an Internet/Email/Chat café. However,Health Maps’ staff understands that some email/chat may be helpful when doingInternet health research. Therefore, if email is for health or wellness relatedissues, email is allowed and is limited to15 minutes. In addition, if chatpertains to a specific health or wellness related issues, chat is allowed andlimited to15 minutes.
10.Are there any uses of Health Maps that are inappropriate?
Yes.Health Maps is not a place to conduct business such as developing businesscards, flyers, or product advertising materials; copying; faxing; e-mailing, except within the guideline provided above; or politicallobbying.
11.What if individuals don’t know how to use the computer?
HealthMaps’ staff is aware that many people find computers and the Internet scary.The inviting, warm, quiet, private and safe atmosphere at Tutu’s House, alongwith the “heart to heart” connections here, lessen fear and reluctance.
Avariety of beginning computer classes in a small group setting are available.Individuals can also call and schedule a one-on-one appointment to learn skills.
Whetherindividuals realize it or not, each has their own plan, or “map”, for health. Each day individualsmake choices that affect their health and wellness. Knowledge gained throughinformation research helps individualsmake informed choices regarding theirhealth. In the Health Maps program knowledge becomes the key that unlocks thepower of choice and lets each individualtake control of their health andlife.
HealthMaps is located inside Tutu’s House at the Kamuela Business Center, 64-1032Mamalahoa Highway, #304 (behind Big Island Water, Lehua Jewelers and Big IslandOptical).