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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Launches EASE Application, Transmitting Surgical Patient Updates to Extended Family and Friends Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 Lakewood Ranch, Florida – July 17, 2020 – In July, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) launched Electronic Access to Surgical Events (EASE), a mobile communication app that facilitates updates to families of surgical patients. The app uses HIPAA-compliant video, image and text messages to alleviate communication burdens for families during hospital stays. Known as “Snapchat for hospitals,” EASE messages reach an unlimited number of selected people anywhere in the world interested in the updates as long as they have the app. This provides real-time updates from the operating room to anxious loved ones who couldn’t be at the hospital to support. All messages disappear after 60 seconds and nothing is stored on the mobile device. Andy Guz, Chief Executive Officer at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center stated, “EASE frees families by allowing them to receive important updates no matter where they are. Many people who care deeply for the patient simply live too far away or cannot step away from their responsibilities to be at the hospital. EASE helps them feel more connected during a time of need.” For more information on Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/ ### About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com About EASE Applications EASE Applications is a mobile health technology company transforming patient experience in the hospital. The HIPAA-compliant app is a communication platform for the secure transmission of custom texts, photos and videos from medical professionals to their patients and loved ones. All messages disappear after 60 seconds and nothing is saved to the mobile device. For more information, visit www.easeapplications.com.