The Pregnancy Test Vending Machine Offers Immediate Results
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — September 25, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: nydailynews & themarysue
In order to promote awareness to fetal health, a non-profit organization known as Healthy Brains for Children started installing pregnancy test vending machines.
As part of the organization’s 'Think Before You Drink Initiative,' the group started by putting in a machine in a local hangout, Pub 500, which is located in Minnesota. In order to prevent exposure to alcohol in fetuses, women can purchase the convenient test in public restrooms with their debit or credit card prior to drinking.
The organization hopes to install more of these pregnancy test vending machines in “women’s restrooms in bars, gas stations, malls, fitness centers, etc.” to promote alcohol awareness for those who may be pregnant. As of this moment, none of the vendors make money off the machines and all proceeds from the go directly to the non-profit group.
As part of the organization’s 'Think Before You Drink Initiative,' the group started by putting in a machine in a local hangout, Pub 500, which is located in Minnesota. In order to prevent exposure to alcohol in fetuses, women can purchase the convenient test in public restrooms with their debit or credit card prior to drinking.
The organization hopes to install more of these pregnancy test vending machines in “women’s restrooms in bars, gas stations, malls, fitness centers, etc.” to promote alcohol awareness for those who may be pregnant. As of this moment, none of the vendors make money off the machines and all proceeds from the go directly to the non-profit group.
Trend Themes
1. Instant Pregnancy Tests - Developing technologies and vending machines create opportunities for instant pregnancy tests directly from vendors.
2. Health Awareness Initiatives - The trend towards health consciousness creates an opportunity for initiatives aimed at promoting awareness about fetal health.
3. Vending Machine Services - Innovative vending machine technologies present an opportunity to provide a range of convenient services and products, including pregnancy tests.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry has the potential to benefit from the development of new technologies that improve prenatal care and awareness.
2. Retail - The vending machine industry presents an opportunity for retail businesses to expand into new markets and reach consumers in innovative ways.
3. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations like Healthy Brains for Children have the potential to explore new and innovative initiatives to improve public health awareness.
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