AwareNow Health Streams

THIS IS THE PROBLEM.

PATIENTS FEEL
UNSEEN, UNHEARD
& UNCONNECTED

While waiting for a care provider,
patients can feel isolated or ignored.

During long waits for acute care
or extended stays for chronic conditions,
provide your patients and visitors
with human connection
in the form of human stories.

THIS IS YOUR SOLUTION.

HELP YOUR PATIENTS
FEEL SEEN, HEARD
& CONNECTED

The first content subscription of its kind,
AwareNow Health Streams™ supports
human connection in healthcare settings
with custom story playlists for digital displays.

In public waiting rooms
& private patient rooms,
real stories from real people
about the causes that tie us all together
create a sense of real connection.

Improve your patient experience
through storytelling.

Help your patients feel seen
in the stories of others.
Invite them to be heard
by sharing a story of their own.

THE STREAMS

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ORIGINAL CONTENT
Streamed content consists of original stories and exclusive interviews curated to educate, entertain and empower patients.

BRANDED INTERFACE
Co-brand digital displays provide a custom interface that inspires while integrating your health system news/announcements.

PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
Let patients know they are valued. Invite them to submit stories of their own to be seen, heard and shared.

“AwareNow Health Streams doesn't just stream stories; it weaves a tapestry of inspiration, resilience, and hope through the real-life narratives of people facing chronic health challenges..."

"The authenticity of these stories is what sets AwareNow apart – genuine accounts from real individuals navigating their journeys with unwavering strength.

One of the most commendable aspects of working with AwareNow is the ease of collaboration. From the initial stages of engagement to the ongoing relationship, the team at AwareNow has proven to be not just professionals but compassionate partners in our mission. The communication has been seamless, with a dedicated team always ready to address our needs and ensure a smooth collaboration.

Moreover, AwareNow Health Streams goes beyond being a passive platform; it actively encourages our patients and caregivers to share their own stories. This empowerment fosters a sense of agency and strength within our community, turning the spotlight on the unsung heroes who face chronic illnesses with grace and determination.

Thank you, AwareNow Health Streams, for the invaluable contribution you make to the lives of those facing chronic illnesses. Your dedication to sharing stories that inspire and unite is truly transformative.”

Stacy Ordway
Practice Operations Manager
Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience

THIS IS HOW IT WORKS.

It's easy to bring AwareNow Health Streams
to your screens with a few simple steps.

1.
THE QUOTE
A quote will be provided
based on the number of screens you'd like
your AwareNow Health Stream displayed.
(This quote will include a one-time setup fee
& a monthly or annual subscription fee.)

2.
THE STREAM
Upon approval,
we will design a custom
AwareNow Health Stream Digital Template
with your organization's branding
We will also develop a proposed
AwareNow Health Stream Playlist,
consisting of 9 story slides
and up to 3 custom slides.
(We produce custom slides with
your messaging at no extra charge.)

3.
THE SETUP
With your quote and custom stream approved,
we send you an AwareNow Streams Player
(a pre-configured Android device)
to plug into each screen
with your AwareNow Health Stream loaded.

WANT TO SEE AN EXAMPLE?

Find out what branded AwareNow Health Streams look like.
Here is what we custom designed and developed for the Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience:

SEE CUSTOM STREAMS

THE POSTERS

Show patients pictures
that say a thousand words.

THE CARDS

Let patients have & hold these stories.
Give them cards to keep.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: Where do the stories for AwareNow Health Steams come from?
A: Stories come from the pages of AwareNow Magazine, a digital publication produced by AwareNow Media consisting of personal stories and exclusive interview designed to raise awareness for causes one story at a time.

Q: How are the stories selected?
A: From a collection of over 1,200 stories, AwareNow Health Stream is populated with inspiring story selections about both health conditions and human connections. Story selections & descriptions are submitted for your approval.

Q: How are stories displayed?
A: Displayed with the AwareNow Player inserted into a screen's HDMI port, your curated AwareNow Playlist is displayed. With a powerful image and quote, each story is displayed with its title, subtitle, description and QR code for accessing the story with a smartphone. The linked story contains clickable interactive elements in the form of embedded video segments and podcast episodes.

Q: How many stories are in a stream? How often are they changed?
A: Streams contain 9 stories that are rotated every month.

Q: What happens to the stories submitted by patients?
A: At the end of each month, the collection of stories submitted by your patients will be emailed to you for your use (newsletters, signage, etc.). If there are stories you'd like considered for publication in AwareNow Magazine, email us with your request for potential publication with attribution provided for your organization.

Q: Is this content only available via digital screens?
A: Monthly postcards, posters & custom signage is available at cost with complimentary custom design and development.

THIS IS THE STORY BEHIND THE STREAMS.

It was at Memorial Hospital in Owosso, Michigan that my youngest son was born, my appendix was removed and my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis was given, not all on the same day of course, but in the same small town. Today, I’ll share about innovation as it pertains to my most recent time spent in the hospital with regard to Multiple Sclerosis.

There’s nothing quite as isolating as receiving a new diagnosis, especially when it’s for an invisible disability like MS. From the outside, I look fine. From the inside, when I look out, I’m not fine. With loss of vision in my right eye, I can’t see what I used to. With numbness in my fingers, it takes me longer to find the right keys on my keyboard. Even now, as I type this, the ridges on the ‘f’ and ‘j’ keys designed to assist correct positioning when typing are of little use. I can’t feel like I used to. I can’t pull all nighters like I used to either. The fatigue is real… but chronic fatigue is a part of Multiple Sclerosis we can discuss another time. I have no spoons (i.e. energy) for that right now.

Back to ‘isolation’, when given my diagnosis, I wasn’t entirely alone. My husband, Jack, was by my side, as he always is, picking me up everytime I fall. Then there is my sister, Liza, who has been living with (not dying with) MS for over 20 years. She was the first person I called. The comfort she gave me came and went. Then I found a community of other MS Warriors on Instagram. Every connection brought comfort that again came and again went. I started to wonder if I would ever find comfort that would stay. Every time I felt alone, I didn’t want to have to bother my sister with another call or my online connections with another chat.

I set down this problem then picked up a solution when I focused not on myself but on others. I went back to my work with AwareNow Magazine – hearing, producing and publishing stories. The more stories I heard, the better I felt. The stories became a salve. Each was a reminder that I wasn’t alone. And while each story was different and tied to a different cause, it was ‘the human cause’ that tied all the stories and all of us together.

Back to my MS, when I went to see my neurologist for the first time, I sat alone with my thoughts before Dr. Pace came in. One thought took me to another, leading me nowhere good. I picked up my phone and pulled up the most recent digital issue of our magazine. The stories saved me from my meandering mind. I felt connected. I was able to escape my own subconsciously imposed isolation. This led to an innovation. What if each patient in every waiting room didn’t have to wait for a human connection? What if the stories that supported me could support others too?

When Dr. Pace arrived, we exchanged smiles and conversation. We talked about my MS too, along with the science of the mind as well. I am lucky to have a provider who provides me with both comfort and confidence, in addition to fascinating conversation. That’s the word, ‘fascinating’. Now that I think about it, Dr. Pace is the one who converted my fear into fascination when it came to my diagnosis. Instead of being afraid, I became curious. For others curious about MS, specifically, I am proud to share that Dr. Pace has published some amazing articles in AwareNow. Others like Jonathan Kohanski (a fellow MS Warrior, writer & phenomenal open water photographer) and my sister with MS as well have contributed stories.

Back to the innovation I mentioned, it comes in the form of AwareNow Streams. Specifically, I’m referring to AwareNow Health Streams. Using our technology to support humanity, we are streaming AwareNow stories via digital subscriptions delivered to screens in public waiting rooms and private patient rooms. We’re closing the gap between patients and providers with waiting time filled with access to stories providing comfort and connection.

This month, we’re honored to unveil AwareNow Health Streams in the Memorial Healthcare Institute of Neuroscience, which is located across the parking lot from where I was first diagnosed at Memorial Hospital that happens to be only one block away from where Jack and I live. If I didn’t believe in fate (which I do), this coincidence (which is not a coincidence) would have convinced me. We’re all here to answer a call. The question is this. When you find yourself in a place of isolation and inspiration calls, will you answer with innovation? My answer was ‘yes’, and the result was AwareNow Health Streams, providing real stories from real people about the causes that tie us all together.

PATIENTS FEEL​UNSEEN, UNHEARD& UNCONNECTED

HELP YOUR PATIENTS​FEEL SEEN, HEARD​& CONNECTED