9.There's an app for that.

 

1. There's an app for that. How are smartphones being used in innovative ways? 
2. Think beyond communication with friends and family, using maps and searching.
3.  How are they changing society?
4.  What are uses and smartphone applications that are making a difference? Some areas of innovation are healthcare, economic development, lifelong learning and more. 
5. Provide 2-3 specific examples and links to the applications in the There's an App for that... discussion.
   

Healthcare consultation

                  The technology developed allows patients and their families to easily access healthcare services with just one click on their app.  This innovation makes it simpler and more convenient to receive care from the comfort of home, eliminating the need to travel to a healthcare facility. 
Source : https://virtualproducts.kaiserpermanente.org/ Links to an external site.

Links to an external site.app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kp.m&hl=en_US&pli=1Links to an external site.
 Virtual consultations are available for many types of care, including urgent care, primary healthcare, mental health services, and specialist consultations. Patients can easily schedule and attend these appointments using their smartphones, ensuring convenient and secure access to healthcare. 

Pharmacy 

                 Several major pharmacy chains have developed apps to provide convenient medication dispatch services, allowing patients to receive their prescriptions at home.  

Example App:   CVSLinks to an external site., walgreenLinks to an external site., RiteaidLinks to an external site., Amazon pharmacyLinks to an external site., Good RxLinks to an external site. .