Introducing the Alpha Health Check-in
Many of us wait until we feel sick, or have symptoms that interfere with our lives, before going to the doctor. And when we do go, it’s obvious that traditional healthcare doesn’t put patients as people first. Whether it’s feeling dismissed, having to schedule a specialist referral, or leaving the appointment with more questions than answers–going to the doctor feels like a chore at best, or dehumanizing experience at its worst. Instead of people, we’re often treated like problems.
At Hello Alpha, we believe there’s a better way. Your health isn’t defined by your symptoms, lab results, or medical history alone. Those are important, but so are your mental health, social well-being, and lifestyle–all the things that make you feel whole. As our first step to bring all of this together, we created the new Alpha health check-in, now available to everyone. The health check-in is a completely free* resource that guides you towards whole-person health.
What’s whole-person health? We like to think of it like tending to a garden: flowers may grow on their own, but the most vibrant blooms are the result of ongoing care. They thrive by not only being free of disease or pests, but also the right amounts of sunshine, water, pollinating bees, and soil. People are a little more complicated, but our most vibrant health, too, is the sum of our individual physical, mental, spiritual, environmental, and social factors. A whole-person care model looks beyond just symptoms and tailors a health plan that fits into all those other aspects of well-being. Like a field of wildflowers, every body is unique–and deserves care that recognizes their specific environment and preferences.
What to expect
The health check-in is free and available to anyone who registers an account with Alpha (there’s no need to provide any payment information). During the check-in, we’ll ask questions about your lifestyle, habits, and preferences. The check-in dynamically adjusts so you get questions that are most relevant to you as you progress. As always, we protect your privacy on our secure platform.
After submitting your check-in, you’ll receive a health action plan. The health action plan provides you with everything you need to start a whole-person health journey. It includes self-care suggestions based on your answers and recommended visits you can start whenever you feel ready. Your provider will also have access to your check-in answers to personalize your care at every visit. If you like to research on your own first, the health action plan can give you the terminology to start and learn more.
Check-in & reflect
Even small acts of “checking in” with our thoughts, daily habits, and how we’re feeling can have a profoundly positive effect on our health. Feeling connected to our needs is key to knowing how to care for ourselves. After you submit your check-in once, we’ll periodically send another to keep in touch and see how you’re feeling. We want to help you feel like your whole self each time you connect with us.
Get started now by logging into your Alpha account, or registering an account with your email. We’d love to hear your feedback–and hope to take this whole-person health journey with you.
*Note: the Alpha health check-in is available at no cost to anyone with an account with Alpha. Creating an Alpha account is free: simply sign up at: https://app.helloalpha.com/my-cases. Payment information or membership are not required for an Alpha account or to complete a health check-in.
