The Electronic Health Record (eHR) Office has been committed to promoting and engaging the public and different stakeholders across various sectors on the latest developments of eHR Sharing System (eHealth) through multiple channels, meanwhile enhancing the 醫健通eHealth Mobile App (App) to further improve user experience.
eHealth Updates
Introduction of the New Interface of the App
The new interface of the App has been officially launched in March 2023. The re-designed interface is clear and concise, providing personalised functions to improve user experience in all aspects. It empowers citizens to better manage their own and family members’ health. The new designs include:
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Introduced a pre-login homepage, allowing quick access to various functions and obtaining the latest health information at anytime
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Adopted visualised design in the main homepage to give a comprehensive overview of various functions and health information, making navigation simpler and easier
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Added the “Quick Access” feature to reduce number of clicks, facilitating quicker access to users’ desired functions
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Added the “Personalised Sorting” feature, allowing users to customise their “Quick Access” buttons after logging in
"Waist Circumference Record" Function Helps Citizens to Become Aware of Central Obesity
For an average Asian adult, if his/ her waist circumference is equal to or exceeds a certain level (men: 90 cm or more; women: 80 cm or more), it is defined as central obesity, which poses a higher risk of chronic diseases compared to others. To help foster citizens’ awareness on issues arising from central obesity early, the App has introduced the "Waist Circumference Record" feature as one of its Health Management functions. This feature enables users to regularly track changes in their waist circumference, monitor whether they are centrally obese, facilitating weight control and keeping of a healthy physique, with a view to reducing the risk of contracting chronic diseases in the long run.
eHealth Launched New Publicity Campaign
In order to extensively promote eHealth, the eHR Office has commenced a new publicity campaign with the theme "Healthy Future is Within Your Grasp”. The campaign calls on citizens to use the App to manage their own and family members’ health anytime, anywhere proactively.
Ms Mimi Kung Che Yan and Miss Ashley Lin Kae Ning
- eHealth Promotion Ambassadors
Celebrities, Ms Mimi Kung Che Yan and Miss Ashley Lin Kae Ning, are invited to be the eHealth promotion ambassadors. Through different channels, they encourage citizens of all age groups to register with eHealth in order to establish personal, lifelong and privacy-protected eHRs, as well as download the App to experience the new mode of health management. Announcements in the Public Interest on television (TV) and radio starring the ambassadors have been broadcasted on multiple TV stations, radio channels, outdoor displays and online media platforms, etc. since mid-June 2023 to promote the benefits of using the App.
Following the broadcasting, the eHealth promotional materials have also been displayed on the digital screens at MTR stations, bus and minibus bodies, so as to arouse citizens’ awareness of eHealth and encourage them to stay tuned for its information while taking public transport everyday.
“Mobile Health Station” Promoted eHealth Across the Territory
To further promote eHealth and engage more citizens, the eHR Office introduced the “Mobile Health Station” on a truck for the very first time. The truck stationed at nearly 30 locations all over Hong Kong from mid-June to early July 2023, offering free services of measuring body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure to citizens, and then guiding them to input their health data to the App, as well as providing on-site eHealth registration service and assistance on downloading the App. The participant could also receive a free souvenir. The Mobile Health Station was well received with enthusiastic response of 3 000 citizens’ active participation.
Interactive Picture Book Storytelling
Workshops for Children
An interactive picture book titled "The Secret of My Height and Weight" for children was officially published in July 2023 and copies were offered for free to the public libraries, schools and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The picture book contains various interactive features to engage children in a lively and interesting way, allowing them to understand some common health knowledge and correct concept about body height and weight, as well as how to manage their own health from an early age. It also introduces the App’s functions, including the "Child Growth Record".
The eHR Office also organise several storytelling workshops with support from the Hong Kong Children's Hospital and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups at schools, hospital and Youth S.P.O.Ts. Youth Wellness Managers told the story to children, measured the height and weight for them and engaged them in interactive experimental games, with a view to exploring the mysteries of height and weight together.
Asia-Pacific eHealth Conference 2023 – Joint Efforts to Promote eHR Sharing
The 7th Asia-Pacific eHealth Conference was held on 20-21 April 2023 at the Hong Kong Science Park. The Conference's programme covered topics including "Beyond Service Boundary: Extending from Hospital Settings to Digital Health", “Beyond Service Domain: Extending from Treatment Centric to Preventive Centric” and “Beyond Border: Extending Cross Border from Hong Kong to Asia Pacific." The Conference provided a platform for local and international experts and professionals in the fields related to eHR development to exchange ideas and share experiences.
Mr Thomas Chan, Permanent Secretary for Health of the Health Bureau, was invited to deliver the opening remarks, introducing the future direction of eHealth development. Together with other distinguished guests, he also officiated the opening ceremony, demonstrating the collective support and commitment in advancing towards a new milestone of eHR sharing globally, including Hong Kong.
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