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Same-Day Telehealth Services Now Offered by Woolworths’ HealthyLife
Woolworths’ health and wellness subsidiary, HealthyLife, has started providing same-day telehealth services using a third-party virtual platform provider, ASX-listed Global Health. Patients can receive consultations with GPs, dietitians, and nutritionists who can provide health consultations, medical certificates, e-scripts, and referrals. This new service aims to address the growing demand for healthcare advice concerning weight management, gut health conditions, and chronic pain.
The Need for Accessible Healthcare Advice
HealthyLife recognizes the importance of accessible healthcare advice, particularly for those facing budget pressures or living in rural areas. According to a recent study, only 6% of Australian adults consult specialists on natural or alternative medicine. By providing virtual and cost-effective consultations with dietitians and nutritionists, HealthyLife aims to bridge this gap.
The Gut Health Dietitian Team
In addition to telehealth consultations, HealthyLife’s new service includes consultations with The Gut Health Dietitian team. These dietitians offer virtual consultations and can provide practical advice and guidance on health conditions such as gut issues, food intolerances, medical conditions, weight management, and general healthy eating.
Woolworths’ Digital Health and Wellness Efforts
Woolworths has extended its digital health and wellness efforts by introducing telehealth services. This is in response to the worsening GP shortage and increasing GP gap fee payments in Australia. HealthyLife was launched in 2023, providing verified health content and selling nutrition and wellness products. Woolworths also acquired key technology and warehouse assets from SuperPharmacy late last year, which are now taken under the HealthyLife Pharmacy brand. SuperPharmacy is now also involved in fulfilling prescriptions and delivering medicines door-to-door for HealthyLife’s latest telehealth service.
Conclusion
HealthyLife’s new same-day telehealth service aims to provide accessible and affordable healthcare advice for individuals across Australia. By tapping into third-party virtual platform provider Global Health and engaging with The Gut Health Dietitian team, individuals can receive virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and receive practical advice and guidance on health conditions, weight management, and healthy eating.
