The 2025 hurricane season has arrived, and it might be an active one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted a range of 13 to 19 named storms. You may have a first-aid kit handy, a pantry full of dried goods, and water bottles by the dozen, but is your health information accessible?
Navigating online platforms can at times feel more hectic than helpful. But in an emergency, technology can be the quickest way to solve a problem or seek help. Having your health records available and easily accessible is an important step in disaster preparedness, whether a hurricane looms or the forecast is promising. It’s never a bad idea to make plans for the worst-case scenarios.
Online Patient Health Records
Many patients of The Villages Health find their secure portal to be a handy tool for messaging their care team, requesting medication refills, paying a bill, scheduling an appointment, or viewing the latest lab results. However, the ability to access their medical history in a hurry may also be vital to care when disaster strikes. If an accident occurs, emergency responders, loved ones, or caregivers are better able to meet a person’s needs and understand their individual health status.
Additional Health Resources
The Villages Health is on a mission to keep you healthy and heal you quickly. We offer free classes to the public on a range of health and wellness topics. Visit Thevillageshealth.com/learning-center/ for more information.
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