UK citizens offered health advice by SMS

Link: webitpr | New Service Offers Joe Public Health Advice via SMS

Launched today, and the first service of its kind, ‘Health-SMS’ utilises the power and popularity of SMS text messaging to help raise the awareness and understanding of health issues amongst the general public. 
The information and communication service for NHS Trusts is provided by 123 Consultants and Clickatell, the world’s leading messaging provider. The service allows subscribers to access a wealth of health information via text message. Users can create their own profile by filling out an online questionnaire focused on common health issues; subscribers will then receive information and advice via SMS on health issues pertinent to their profile, for example, drinking or smoking.
Alternatively, users can text a particular keyword to receive information on a range of topics such as obesity, safe sex or even the contact details for a 24 hour pharmacy. Members will also benefit from free text messages and ring tones as part of the offering.

This is pretty nifty! I’d like to see more two-way services between nurses/medical experts and teenagers in particular.