About Us

Expose, educate, empower. We are HWN - Informed People, Healthier World

It's a complicated time with so much information and along with it, disinformation, and we just want to just cut through the noise - Shepherd Smith

To meet this challenge HWN is changing the way health and medical content is delivered on the internet. By using the power of storytelling and imagery our innovative easy-to-use platform provides clarity on issues that matter to you and our planet's health.

Our targeted and diverse original and curated content, including showcasing what people are talking about, entertains and empowers a broad-based audience including people with medical challenges, those who simply want to stay healthy and anyone involved in the business of health.

Say goodbye to time consuming searches. The world of health and medicine is vast and constantly evolving. Every health issue has a story to tell and a world of its own but searching for information can be tedious and frustrating. No matter what the topic Diagnos strives to give you the best sources on the internet.

HWN is the first and only company that covers the world of health and medicine and has positioned itself as the true alternative to the usual disease and condition websites. Our Health Cloud consists of 12 categories...

StaynHealthy - is divided into several sections containing thousands of links as they pertain to the various topics in health.

Challenges - links to a wealth of information on The Top 4 health concerns worldwide plus the most common health and medical-related topics searched and discussed online. From cancer to fitness, to Multiple Sclerosis to Lupus, hundreds of links are immediately available to readers hoping to research and learn more about one of these pressing health concerns.

Professionals - covers the expansive world of healthcare professions in organized, easy to use subjects.

Business of Health - delves into the business of health and medicine including careers in medicine, continuing education and numerous job resources, investing, and the insurance industry.

Public Health - how will government and public policy affect your medical and health related decisions both personally and financially.

Sports & Health - stay fit with the most popular exercise or workout routines today, or find a fundraising event in which to participate.

Travel & Health - check the latest advisories if you are planning to travel, or find a medical or health spa, even check out medical tourism to see where medical procedures and travel are working together.

Give & Share - donations are at the heart of many medical providers and research institutes - find out who they are and what they do.

Healtainment - relive past tv medical shows, or find out what's happening with your current favorites, locate a publication that relates to your interest, download a podcast or videocast, or discover medical games that educate and entertain.

Health Stuff - contains links to sites such as Amazon, allowing users to find and buy all needed and desired health and medical products, as well as read product reviews and compare prices.

News - Health, Medical & Business - In addition to breaking news found on many of our sections, HealthWorldNet brings you numerous sources for Health, Medical, Business News as well as web newsletters. If it's newsworthy - it's on HealthWorldNet.

Opinions - HealthWorldNet provides resources that rate not only your doctor and hospital but also medical devices, the cost of procedures, and even cities including both local and international health care systems, to name a few. Second Opinions and DocsOnline are also featured along myths and the world's largest collection of health and medical blogs.

Our original content includes:

Reports showcases original edgy content on topics that affect consumers and health care professionals.  This section consists of four major categories: Cutting Edge, which covers the latest developments in the healthcare industry including interesting new websites; The Insider, which provides in-depth coverage of contemporary topics; Heads or Tails, which covers controversial issues such as the ongoing debate on childhood vaccinations and Best of Best featuring people or products that are helping to create a healthier world. 

Blogs provides timely commentary on contemporary issues in several categories as well as access to other blogs that cover the world of health and medicine.

But we don't stop there! Our platform also includes:

Health Entertainment Network features evocative visual media as well as Novateurs highlighting 'ordinary yet extraordinary' people or companies dedicated to creating a healthier planet and you.

Defib 247 is our global campaign that focuses on increasing public awareness about Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) along with expanding PAD accessibility 24-7. Our goal is to double the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest by 2025.

Vision and Mission

Our vision is simple – a Healthier World.

Our mission is to create an environment that exposes, educates and empowers individuals on issues that matter.

HWN provides edgy original and curated content in a user friendly entertaining format and has evolved into one of the largest websites for the world of health and medicine. HealthWorldNet represents a one stop shop for users to fulfill all their health and medical needs while engaging in dynamic and innovative original material. This is the first site to combine all of the aspects of health and medicine content into one large, organized resource for both consumers and professionals.

Users of HealthWorldNet may suggest any relevant links to add to the data base of content on the site, and these links will be reviewed by site administration prior to posting on HealthWorldNet. HWN does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or validity of the content of sites that are linked to HealthWorldNet. Editorial content created specifically by or for HealthWorldNet will be reviewed by an appropriate healthcare professional for accuracy prior to publication. Health and medical games can be viewed and played via the “games” section of the site. There are games for all ages, however, some games may contain material that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. HealthWorldNet is not responsible for the use of these games and parents are encouraged to monitor children’s access to this and all areas of the Internet.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and be sure to Suggest a Link if you find sites, videos or any information that would be of interest to our users. We would like to encourage you to submit articles for inclusion on HealthWorldNet.com. Go the submission page for guidelines and more information.

Corporate Information

HealthWorldNet was founded and is chaired and primarily edited by Denis Kollar, MD, a board certified emergency physician practicing emergency medicine for over 30 years. HealthWorldNet is a registered California corporation. Start up funding came as a result of developer investment and other private investors.  Any inquiries regarding the corporation should be sent to [email protected].

The information and original content contained within HealthWorldNet has been organized to give viewers the opportunity to research and learn as much as possible about the various areas of health and medicine in which they are interested. It is not intended or implied in any way to be or substitute for medical advice. The links contained within are informational only, and a medical professional should be consulted regarding any health issues, as should a financial consultant for any investing concerns and so on.

First the Internet, now Healthworldnet unlocking, connecting and sharing the world of health and medicine. We don't just talk about changing the world. We are. HWN - Informed People, Healthier World.

Introducing Stitches!

Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!

Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.


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