Will Bowens
About Will Bowens
Will Bowens is the Vice President of Sales who has implemented and led multiple health-focused text messaging interventions to improve medical outcomes and patient engagement in various underserved populations.
Will Bowens - Vice President of Sales
Will Bowens currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales. In his role, Bowens focuses on implementing innovative solutions to improve patient engagement and health outcomes. Through strategic leadership, he has successfully executed various programs aimed at leveraging technology to enhance patient care and involvement.
Text Messaging for Weight Loss Programs
Will Bowens has introduced texting programs in the P.O.W.E.R. (Preventing Obesity with Eating Right) group medical visits. His initiatives aimed at encouraging weight loss have led to increased attendance in these group visits, highlighting the effectiveness of text messaging as a tool for patient engagement and adherence to weight management programs.
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
Bowens conducted a randomized clinical trial that demonstrated the impact of text messaging combined with mailed FIT kit outreach on improving colorectal cancer screening rates. This initiative particularly targeted underserved populations, showcasing the substantial benefits of integrating digital communication in public health interventions.
On The Move Trial for Physical Activity in Latino Population
In the On The Move randomized controlled trial, Will Bowens tested the effectiveness of text message-delivered physical activity advice against human phone advisors. This study focused on a Latino population, providing valuable insights into the potential of digital solutions in promoting physical activity within specific demographic groups.
Food Bank–Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention
Bowens implemented a Food Bank–Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention targeting a food-insecure cohort at high risk for diabetes. This initiative successfully addressed food security, dietary intake, and physical activity, resulting in significant improvements in food security status, physical activity levels, and depression scores among food bank clients.
Text-Messaging to Support Diabetes Management
Will Bowens conducted a mixed-methods pilot study on text-message interventions for diabetes care management among low-income patients. The study showed that such interventions could improve diabetes management. Additionally, he implemented a text-messaging intervention for rural patients with diabetes, leading to a significant reduction in their mean FSBG levels.
Approach to Weight Loss in NAFLD Patients
Bowens conducted a study on using text messaging to support weight loss in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The results indicated improved weight loss and decreased ALT levels, proving the effectiveness of digital communication in managing health outcomes for NAFLD patients.