Taking control of your health goes far beyond the few minutes you spend in a doctor’s office. It’s about the choices you make every single day. Owning your health means actively engaging in your well-being, learning about your body, and using tools like The Owl App to guide you on your journey. At the heart of this experience is the Consumer Health Record (CHR)—a personalized health summary created from your daily app usage that can be shared with trusted healthcare providers during clinical visits.
Why Owning Your Health Matters
We often think of health as something managed by our doctors, but the reality is that most of your health decisions are made outside of clinical settings. Every meal, workout, and lifestyle choice you make contributes to your overall well-being. By taking ownership of these daily actions, you can build a strong foundation for a healthier life.
Statistics support the need for individuals to actively engage in their health:
- Unmet Medical Needs: Patients who are less engaged in their healthcare are three times more likely to have unmet medical needs (Adracare).
- Patient Portal Usage: A study found that 53.4% of primary care patients accessed patient portals, with 74.5% of those users actively engaging with the portal (JAMA Network).
- Impact on Health Outcomes: Engaged patients are better able to make informed decisions about their care options, leading to improved health outcomes (WHO).
Daily Engagement with The Owl App
The Owl App is designed to be your health companion, helping you track symptoms, medications, activity levels, and more—all in one place. By logging this data, you create a comprehensive picture of your health that’s continuously updated and refined. This information becomes part of your Consumer Health Record (CHR), a secure and consolidated summary of your health that you can share with your care team during clinical visits.
Think of the CHR as your digital health story. It includes key metrics from wearables, health apps, and other connected devices, combined with the information you input daily in The Owl App. This allows your provider to see the bigger picture of your health journey, beyond just the snapshot captured during your visit.
Small Changes, Big Impact
Owning your health starts with small, consistent actions. Here are some easy ways to get started:
- Track Your Symptoms: The Owl App makes it simple to log how you’re feeling each day. Over time, this can help you identify patterns and make informed decisions about your lifestyle and treatments.
- Monitor Your Medications: Keep a record of your medications and set reminders. This helps ensure adherence and gives you a clear history to discuss with your healthcare provider.
- Stay Active: Even a short walk or a few minutes of stretching each day can improve your health. Use The Owl App to set activity goals and track your progress.
- Check Your Vitals: If you use wearable devices, The Owl App can sync your data, helping you monitor key health metrics like heart rate and blood pressure.
By integrating these habits into your daily routine, you take an active role in your health. The data you gather becomes part of your CHR, making it easier to share insights with your healthcare team.
The Importance of Education and Awareness
Education is key to owning your health. When you understand your body and conditions, you can make better choices and feel more confident in your decisions. The Owl App provides personalized health education tailored to your needs, offering resources and tips to help you stay informed and engaged.
For example, if you’re managing a chronic condition like hypertension or diabetes, The Owl App can offer guidance on lifestyle changes, symptom tracking, and medication management. This continuous learning helps you build a proactive approach to your health, reducing the need for emergency interventions and improving long-term outcomes.
Sharing Your Health Story with the CHR
One of the most powerful aspects of The Owl App is its ability to create the Consumer Health Record (CHR). Your CHR is a comprehensive, up-to-date summary of your health data, generated from your daily app interactions. It’s a valuable tool that can be shared with your healthcare providers during clinical visits, giving them a holistic view of your health.
You can have more informed and productive conversations with your care team by sharing your CHR. Instead of relying solely on memory or scattered notes, you can present a clear, data-driven picture of your health journey. This leads to better decision-making and more personalized care.
Cultivating a Positive Mindset
Owning your health isn’t just about physical actions—it’s also about mindset. A positive, proactive approach can help you stay motivated, even when challenges arise. The Owl App supports you in building this mindset by offering daily encouragement and feedback, helping you see your progress, and keeping you focused on your goals.
As a patient advocate Marie Ennis-O’Connor shares, “When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own.” (Powerful Patients)
Your Health, Your Choice
Taking ownership of your health is a journey, and it’s one you don’t have to take alone. With The Owl App, you have a powerful tool to guide your daily decisions, track your progress, and create a comprehensive CHR that helps you and your care team stay on the same page.
Ready to start owning your health? Download The Owl App today and take the first step toward a healthier, more informed you.
By focusing on small, daily actions and using the powerful features of The Owl App, you can take control of your health, improve your well-being, and make every visit to your healthcare provider more effective.
