NORTHAMPTON, Mass., December 1, 2000—HealthCommunities.com®, Inc. today announced the launch of its newest medical specialty Web site, womenshealthchannel.com™, which provides trustworthy information about a variety of medical conditions and health issues. From pregnancy and nutrition to breast cancer and incontinence, the comprehensive information on womenshealthchannel.com caters to women of all ages.
A report released this week about Americans' Internet habits showed that more women now go online to seek health information than for any other reason. The study queried more than 12,000 people and showed that 63 percent of women with Internet access have searched for health information online. (Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project)
"Consumers are becoming more involved in their health care choices," said HealthCommunities.com Community Director Laurie Cabana. "With this new online resource, women can easily locate accurate medical information relevant to their needs. Being informed helps to make their doctor's visit more productive and successful."
Womenshealthchannel.com provides detailed information about medical conditions, including symptoms, causes and treatment options. Physicians develop the information and monitor the site for accuracy, ensuring quality and reliability of content. Visitors to the site can chat online with board-certified physician specialists, as well as with others who may share the same health concerns.
The Physician Developed and Monitored™ site offers: Streaming informational videos; biweekly chats with physicians; links to the latest clinical trial information; medical support groups; and the ability to locate a physician specialist within specific neighborhoods.
HealthCommunities.com plans to launch at least 15 more specialty channels, including, FamilyPracticeChannel.com™, KidsHealthChannel.com™, PainChannel.com™, OrthopedicChannel.com™ and mentalhealthchannel.net™.
HealthCommunities.com now offers 13 medical specialty Web channels, including: alternativemedicinechannel.com™, cardiologychannel.com™, dermatologychannel.net™, HIVchannel.com™, neurologychannel.com™, oncologychannel.com™, podiatrychannel.com™, pulmonologychannel.com™, radiologychannel.net™, sleepdisorderchannel.com™, urologychannel.com™, and womenshealthchannel.com™.
HealthCommunities.com®, Inc. a privately held company founded in 1998, provides innovative online resources for health care consumers and professionals. The company's medical specialty Web channels, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, serve health care consumers searching for reliable information. HealthCommunities.com is a Physician Developed and Monitored™ online community providing medical information and resources in a trusted environment.
