Eric TopolDec 28, 2022
We’ve just launched a new research program for immuncompromised individuals in the US with free home molecular testing and rapid access to medications when needed. Please help spread the word 👇
https://immunocare.scripps.edu
The ImmunoCARE Study

Rapid, Accurate COVID Testing to Reduce Hospitalization of Immunocompromised Individuals

Immuno Care
Show threadHello57vis
@erictopol
about 15% of adult Americans, including me, don't have a smartphone
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/mobile/
Mobile Fact Sheet

Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.

Pew Research Center
Dec 28, 2022 at 10:17pmWeb
Show threadDr. RebeccaDec 29, 2022
@Hello57 @erictopol good stat - thanks for the link
Show threadHello57visDec 29, 2022

@RebeccaPRN @erictopol

It is getting to the point where our society is so dependent on smartphones that really they are a necessity and the gov't should make it possible for everyone to afford one

Example: I live in Boston, and sometimes hike in the very popular Blue Hills Reservation
The state of MA use to print a trail map (which is, really, needed) and now they don't they say use this QR code

Show threadDr. RebeccaDec 29, 2022
@Hello57 @erictopol wow. Yes and medical care and tons of other examples. Are there any US states providing free or low cost #smartphones? I mean I would think MA would be one of the first adopters since they were ahead of the curve in healthcare access .
Show threadHello57visDec 29, 2022

@RebeccaPRN @erictopol

add "smartphones for all" to the loooong list of stuff to go over with my state reps