 At Independent Health, we’re committed to providing leading-edge technology that makes it easier for people living with chronic health conditions to make healthy choices. Whether you’re living with diabetes, hypertension, or just want to be healthier, Brook is Independent Health’s personal health service that helps you manage your health on your terms.
Independent Health members can download Brook for free from the Google or Apple app stores under “Brook Health” or by visiting brook.health.
Always here for you
Brook is here to answer all your health questions. You can simply chat with Brook 24/7 from your mobile phone. Brook will gather as much information as it can so that its team of health experts, which includes nutritionists and registered dietitians, can provide you with personalized recommendations and tips, while also helping you develop strategies for accountability so that you can achieve your personal health goals. For example, if you have diabetes or hypertension, you can use Brook to get the support you need to improve your numbers between doctor visits.
Plus, with Brook, you can track everything related to your health, including food choices, exercise, health goals and your medication. Brook’s comprehensive dashboard makes it easy to see what you need to do to get healthier.
Member success story
In the spring of 2018, Denise Pilarski of Buffalo was looking to gain better control over her diabetes. At the time, her blood sugars were alternately too high and too low. During an appointment with Allyson Odachowski, a local registered dietitian, she learned about Brook and immediately downloaded the app.
Denise was interested in making lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise and eating healthier foods, but wanted practical tips for implementing these new behaviors. Using Brook, she began to log her blood sugar levels, physical activity and what she was eating, which enabled the Brook Experts to gain a better sense of where she might benefit from more support and guidance. Denise reviewed the information she received from the Brook Experts about eating more vegetables, planning healthy breakfasts and fitting more consistent exercise into her daily schedule. Together with the Brook Experts, she set a goal to add veggies to two meals a day.
Since then, Denise has been focusing on balancing her meals and engaging in small bursts of daily activity throughout the week. As a result of focusing on food and fitness, her blood sugars have been in her healthy zone nearly every day. Most importantly, she feels confident in her ability to control her diabetes and manage her health.
“I want to keep my health on track. With Brook’s help, I do and I just feel healthier,” Denise said. “Since I began using the app, I have seen my blood sugars level off in a good way. I feel more energetic following my exercise routine. Plus, Brook is very user-friendly. If I have questions, the Brook team is always there to help me.”
To view Denise’s Brook success story video, click here. |
