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Apple Health

Average: 5 (2 votes)

What the Developer Says

"With the Apple Health app, you can see all your health records — such as medications, immunizations, lab results, and more — in one place. The Health app continually updates these records giving you access to a single, integrated snapshot of your health profile whenever you want, quickly and privately. All Health Records data is encrypted and protected with the user’s iPhone passcode, Touch ID or Face ID."

NOTE: This app isn't created by VA, but you can connect this app to your profile and this app will have access to your personal VA data, like your health or service records. You can learn how this app stores, uses, and shares personal data by reviewing it's privacy policy and terms of service in the Additional Links section below.

Features

  • Visualize and securely store health data from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch as well as from compatible devices and third-party apps.
  • Browse interactive charts to review your health data over time and dive in for a deeper look.
  • Receive highlights on what matters most to you, like your steps, sleep, or vitals.
  • See at a glance how a given health metric is progressing, whether it’s increasing or decreasing over time, with trend analysis.
  • Share your health data with people important to you or those who are caring for you.
  • Create personalized sleep schedules, set a sleep duration goal, and track your progress over time.
  • Track your menstrual cycle with Cycle Tracking. Turn on notifications to tell you when your next period or fertile window is approaching.
  • Create a list of the medications, vitamins, and supplements you take, and receive reminders to log scheduled medications.
  • Reflect on your state of mind by logging your momentary emotions, daily moods, and contributing factors. Get valuable insights into your state of mind and how it has changed over time with interactive charts.
  • Take standardized mental health assessments that are often used in clinics to understand your current risk for depression and anxiety and if you may benefit from a discussion with your care team.
  • Use the Health Checklist on iPhone to set up iPhone and Apple Watch to keep an eye on things for you.
  • See all your health records — such as allergies, immunizations, lab results, and more — in one place.*
  • Learn more about important health topics with educational articles.
  • When your phone is locked with a passcode, all your health and fitness data in the Health app — other than your Medical ID — is encrypted. Your health data stays up to date across all your devices automatically using iCloud, where it is encrypted while in transit and on Apple servers.

NOTE: * Not available in all regions

Additional Links

Help

For help with this app, contact the app's developer at:
Website: Apple Support

VA Lighthouse Program App Disclaimer

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not expressly or impliedly endorse, sanction, or prefer any outside product, entity, or enterprise. This listing is provided to apprise Veterans and their families of the healthcare resources available to them via the VA Lighthouse Program. As noted, the description of the resource listed herein is generated by the developers and not the Department of Veterans Affairs. This description is provided to catalogue how the respective developers describe the functions of their product. The description does not represent or establish the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States, nor does VA guarantee their veracity. VA expresses no view about how these products compare to one another or others on the market.