ZocDoc Asks Phoenix Women to Put Their Own Health First to Benefit Local Charity
Online Health Platform to Donate $25 to Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona for Every Preventive Appointment Booked During National Women's Health Week
PHOENIX, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital health marketplace ZocDoc today kicks off a weeklong challenge to Phoenix women: put your own health first by booking a wellness appointment during National Women's Health Week and benefit a local charity in the process. ZocDoc, with a local office in Scottsdale, will donate $25 to the Phoenix-based nonprofit Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona (DCFA) for each preventive healthcare appointment booked for a woman via zocdoc.com or the free ZocDoc app from May 10-16. For more information, visit blog.zocdoc.com/phoenixwomen.
"We are grateful for programs like National Women's Health Week that call attention to women's health and are excited to support patients in our hometown and the DCFA's excellent work," said ZocDoc vice president of marketing Richard Fine. "We know women can put their own health needs on the back burner while they manage the wellness of the entire family – kids, partners and parents. We want to change that by removing barriers, starting with making the doctor-going experience simpler."
According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, women are neglecting their own health to care for others — 25 percent of women said they didn't have time to go to the doctor, with 15 percent citing childcare problems, and 19 percent saying they could not take the necessary time off from work.
"We're thrilled to give Phoenix women the extra motivation to book their preventive care appointments on ZocDoc this week and take care of themselves, while also helping women in the community gain resources and access to the care they need," said Paula Wirth, a board member of the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona. "This partnership is one of the important ways we can put a spotlight on the health of women in the Phoenix area."
ZocDoc's free service makes the medical appointment-booking process simpler and faster. The typical ZocDoc patient sees a doctor within 24 hours, 18 times faster than the national average wait time. ZocDoc helps uncover the "hidden supply" of appointments in doctors' calendars caused by last-minute patient cancellations and reschedules – up to 25 percent of a physician's day.
To book an appointment via ZocDoc, patients visit zocdoc.com or the free ZocDoc app, enter their location, insurance and the type of doctor they would like to see. ZocDoc shows local healthcare providers' real-time availability, qualifications, photos and verified patient reviews. Patients select an available appointment time and click to book instantly.
Preventive healthcare appointments that qualify for charity donation include an annual physical, gynecological exam, mammogram, general eye consultation, annual skin screening and dental cleaning, among others.
About ZocDoc
ZocDoc is the tech company at the beginning of a better healthcare experience. Each month, millions of patients use ZocDoc to find in-network neighborhood doctors, instantly book appointments online, see what other real patients have to say, get reminders for upcoming appointments and preventive check-ups, fill out their paperwork online, and more. With a mission to give power to the patient, ZocDoc's online marketplace delivers the accessible, seamless and simple experience patients expect and deserve. ZocDoc is free for patients and available across the United States via ZocDoc.com or the ZocDoc app for iPhone and Android. New York-based ZocDoc operates its second U.S. office in Scottsdale with more than 100 employees focusing on sales and customer service.
About DCFA
The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona is an all-volunteer, grass-roots 501(c)3 non-profit organization with no paid staff. It provides cancer education, access to life-saving screenings, and assists in securing treatment resources for the uninsured and under-insured citizens of Arizona.
About National Women's Health Week
Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, National Women's Health Week places a spotlight on the importance of women's wellbeing through screenings, positive behaviors, preventive care and more. The week serves as a time for women to make their health a priority.
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